EINAV, SHAULI - Animi (Sealed) (CD)

Animi, the title of the new BERTHOLD records album from Israel - born, Paris - based saxophonist Shauli Einav, derives from a Latin word signifying what we might call soul, life force, mettle or heart. It's an apt descriptor for Einav's profoundly expressive music, which ranges from heartrending to exhilarating, and for the deeply empathetic rapport that defines his quintet