"Coming Home" is a captivating album released by Maciek Pysz on October 20, 2017, under Caligola Records. This 50-minute journey is a collaborative effort with Daniele di Bonaventura, blending the acoustic guitar prowess of Pysz with the evocative piano and bandoneon playing of di Bonaventura. Recorded and mastered over three days in May 2017 at Artesuono Recording Studios in Cavalicco, Italy, the album is a testament to the power of understatement and restraint.
The album features eleven tracks, all composed by Pysz and di Bonaventura, offering a delicate and elegant dialogue between the two instruments. Tracks like "Lights," "Blue Tango," and "Coming Home" showcase the duo's ability to create a rich, atmospheric soundscape that is both intimate and expansive. The album's title track, "Coming Home," is a standout, encapsulating the album's theme of return and reflection.
Critics have praised "Coming Home" for its stunning beauty and subtle complexity. Peter Jones, a notable reviewer, nearly voted it as the best album of the year, highlighting its triumph of understatement and restraint. The album's sound world is reminiscent of the beautifully austere and elegant style associated with ECM Records, making it a standout in the contemporary jazz and classical crossover genre.
Whether you're a fan of acoustic guitar, piano, or bandoneon, "Coming Home" offers a unique listening experience that is both soothing and intellectually engaging. It's an album that invites repeated listens, revealing new layers and nuances with each play.
