It seems that with every piano note he plays on Temporary Kings, Ethan Iverson wants to show why he no longer felt at home in . In 2017, it was reported that he was saying goodbye to this American power jazz group. He already met the American saxophonist Mark Turner in the band of ECM artist . Now this duo is making their debut on the same European jazz label, traditionally with ECM owner in the
… producer seat. Temporary Kings thus also became a real chamber jazz album. Iverson, who once with The Bad Plus in a robust manner 's Smells Like Teen Spirit, now plays impressionistic and with many classical influences. Turner contrasts this with melodic and bluesy playing and sometimes the duo dances playfully around each other. Not a spectacular jazz album, but a special step for Iverson. (MR)more
