Àbáse (Szabolcs Bognar) is a producer/pianist/multi-instrumentalist from Budapest, Hungary. Not too long ago, he released a tasty jazz tune, “Align,” featuring French/Nigerian singer-songwriter Wayne Snow.
Àbáse – “Align” featuring Wayne Snow
“The chord structure, melody, and groove of ‘Align’ was one of my earliest musical ideas. I brought some sketches and ideas to the table but really left as much as I could for the band, building on our chemistry and shaping the music together. Also, the addition of Wayne Snow on vocals really crowned the composition. We recorded his vocals in less than an hour in my living room.” – Àbáse
‘Align’ contains a strong and smooth rhythm section, two drummers, two bass players, and a percussionist merged to create a spectacular 8-minute musical journey through the cosmos. Driven by a steady rhythmic soundscape, the flute and the Rhodes playfully chase each other around, creating a sweet tension that Wayne Snow’s entry in the middle of the track serves. With the addition of Snow’s smooth vocals, ‘Align’ turns into a jazz fusion melody with some extra synths and ends up in a fat, raw broken beat.
Àbáse plays an active part in the Hungarian music, jazz, and hip-hop scene. He is a member of several successful Hungarian acts, including Amoeba, Soulclap Budapest, and the latest project, The Mabon Dawud Republic, a fourteen-piece Afrobeat orchestra guest-starring Dele Sosimi.
‘Align’ was released via Berlin-based label Cosmic Compositions. The song marks the announcement of the upcoming 7-track debut EP to follow in 2019.
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