As Is

Description

‘As Is’ is the new solo piano album by Bojan Zulfikarpasic or Bojan Z, a new opportunity since ‘Solobsession’ to reveal a significant part of the vast palette of influences that characterize his musical language in a snapshot. - - If it were to resemble a tree, we would imagine it with a very wide trunk and roots in every country in the world. One could mention his remarkable and unique mastery of rhythms, particularly influenced by his Balkan origins, among others… his exceptional piano skills give the sensation that the keyboard, the entire piano, is an extension of himself: Bojan becomes one with the instrument. - - Here, he takes us well beyond, as is, not far from the horizon or at the foot of a rainbow. We oscillate between compositions and standards, between creative energy and the breath suggested by memorized melodies, sublimated by his varied influences, claiming both tradition and openness. Whistles arrive like a breath, reminding us of his connection to space and the song of birds whose language he knows. Percussions on the wood of the piano make us feel his pulsations, the beats of his heart, his strength, leaving no doubt about the intimacy, depth, and intensity of that recording day… just one day… to give birth to a masterpiece.