Reviews for ‘Iridescence’
The new album with Danny Widdicombe has been getting some love:
“Plenty to savour in this unorthodox mashup of country, soul, funk and jazz.” – Rhythms Magazine
“Tender warmth, heartfelt devotion, and retro attitude… amiable and inspired balance.” – All About Jazz ★★★★ - https://www.allaboutjazz.com/iridescence-danny-widdicombe-earshift-music
If you’re prepared to dig a little deeper with this music, you’ll uncover lots of musical surprises. Jazz fans will find plenty of interesting music to explore on this release. - Jazz Views - https://jazzviews.net/danny-widdicombe-trichotomy-iridescence/
UK Jazz news: https://ukjazznews.com/danny-widdicombe-trichotomy-iridescence/
‘Jazz piano trio meets singer, songwriter, guitarist, synth player on a second collaborative outing, with ten original songs co-written by this quartet of Australian artists and taking inspiration from jazz and beyond.’
UK Vibe: https://ukvibe.org/album_reviews/danny-widdicombe-trichotomy/ 'content to drift, gently glowing in the twilight space somewhere between jazz, funk, soul, and ambience'.
Maxazine - you can listen to these songs in various ways, because with each listen, you discover another layer, Absolutely one of the better albums released this year. - https://maxazine.com/2025/07/26/album-review-overview-uncle-frank-madonna-and-more/
Jazzmania (Belgium) - The virtuosity of the four musicians is obvious, the same can be said for the voices, the arrangements and some melodies. In the end, the ten songs are a pleasant listen; they don't overwhelm the listener; they simply fit into a well-targeted country, rock, and soul niche. This should delight fans of the genre.
https://jazzmania.be/danny-widdicombe-trichotomy-iridescence/
and JAZZFLIT Netherlands:
“Sometimes a CD drops through the letterbox that, as a jazz music reviewer, you really can’t make sense of. This CD Iridescence by Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy is one of those — but once in the CD player, it surprisingly stuck around for quite a while. The music on Iridescence is an infectious mix of pop with catchy lyrics, beautiful vocal harmonies, and a hint of country; it’s essentially an Australian version of Americana. But where’s the jazz connection, you might ask? The answer is simple: it’s the trio Trichotomy who recorded this CD together with Danny Widdicombe. This Australian trio made a name for itself with symphonic-sounding piano jazz, and its success is evident from the glowing reviews and performances with many guest soloists. That also explains the musical craftsmanship on this CD. The songs are infectiously melodic and sound as if they come from the golden age of pop music — a bit like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The collaboration with Danny Widdicombe, a country troubadour from Brisbane, already resulted in the award-winning 2021 album Between The Lines. The CD Iridescence is effectively part two: new songs, same vibe.”
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It's probably worth deciding for yourself what it sounds like… so you can listen through the usual places:
support artists through Bandcamp: https://trichotomy.bandcamp.com/album/iridescence
+ streaming if you need: https://ffm.to/dwt-iridescence
