Following the breadth of 2015’s live and post-processed electro-acoustic release Paradigm Shift, bassist Michael Janisch launches new project Worlds Collide with a band featuring saxophonist John O’Gallagher, trumpeter Jason Palmer, guitarist Rez Abbasi and drummer Clarence Penn. Recorded in Abbey Road’s legendary Studio 3, and engineered/mastered by Tyler McDiarmid, it also includes guest saxophonist George Crowley, keyboardist John Escreet and drummer/percussionist Andrew Bain. - "[Another London] is taken from 'Worlds Collide', it's a fantastic group piece, led by that intoxicating bassline." CLASH MUSIC (single premiere feature) "This new songbook draws a coherent line through groove, swing and avant-garde sensibilities... Impressively helmed by a bandleader who is in the ascendant." ???? Jazzwise Magazine "Worlds Collide is a worthy addition to the Janisch solo canon, a recording that demonstrates his increasing skill and maturity as a musician and composer. The playing, by an all star cast, is excellent throughout with the leader's contribution at the heart of the ensemble." ????? The Jazz Mann "Worlds Collide is a rich and varied collective of music, full of vitality and optimism. The album has a great sound, with all the instruments having depth, punch and clarity. Janisch's writing allows the soloists the space to create and results in some engaging, memorable music." London Jazz News
