TRIPTOLOGY

Ethics Unimposed

Andrei Marian

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Ethics Unimposed is the debut release by vibraphonist Andrei Marian with this trio, and the first real statement of his project Triptology. The material was written during a transitional period in his life — an in-between Read more
Ethics Unimposed is the debut release by vibraphonist Andrei Marian with this trio, and the first real statement of his project Triptology.

The material was written during a transitional period in his life — an in-between state that carried both urgency and direction. Even so, the music already begins to point towards a clear artistic path, both in its instrumentation and in the way the project is set to evolve over time.

All six compositions came together over the course of just two weeks. They are built on fixed structures, but leave plenty of room for freedom and a non-intrusive approach to performance — a balance that sits at the heart of the album’s title.

Ethics Unimposed refers to the idea of form without imposition — music that doesn’t force a direction, but rather suggests one, and lets it unfold organically.

This release marks the beginning of Triptology: an opening statement that leaves space for the music to be explored, shift its shape, and gradually carve out its own path.
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    Eduard is moving 4:39
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    Sally van Lief 4:59
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    Bland Agenda 5:11
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    Rails and Chains 4:27
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    Forbidden J. 4:46
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    Ethics Unimposed 4:47
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© Photo by Elena Chirmidci

The Origins

TRIPTOLOGY: HOW IT ALL STARTED

This material, written a couple of years ago, was waiting for its moment, and now, with each passing day, it is coming to life. But this would not have happened if the project’s drummer, Alex Zavalii, had not taken the first step toward its realization, suggesting not to postpone the idea, but to act here and now.

At the first stage, the analysis of the composition was done by Andrei Marian and Alex, this became the foundation. Into the structure of Andrei’s concept and Alex’s groove, Ion Virlan joined quite quickly, and within a few rehearsals, he was able to connect with the main idea of the project.

 

The Members

ANDREI MARIAN

Vibraphone, compositions

A vibraphonist and composer from Moldova, he studied jazz at the Chișinău Conservatory and continued at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp in Belgium. He has performed in Belgium in trio and quartet settings. (Read more on the Home / About Me page)

ALEX ZAVALII

Drums

Jazz drummer, composer, and educator from Moldova with over 20 years of stage experience. He studied percussion at the Academy of Music in Chișinău and has performed at major jazz festivals including Sibiu Jazz Festival and Baku Jazz Festival.

From 2006 to 2021 he toured internationally with Cirque Arlette Gruss. He is also the founder of the jazz project Live Model, working across jazz, funk, and ethno music.

ION VÎRLAN

Double bass, electric bass

Jazz bassist, double bassist, composer, and arranger from Ialoveni, Republic of Moldova. He studied at the “Ștefan Neaga” Music College in Chișinău, the National University of Music in Bucharest, and continued with master’s studies in jazz at the Academy of Music in Wrocław, Poland.

He has collaborated with leading jazz musicians including Sorin Zlat, Nicolas Simion, Leszek Możdżer, Arek Skolik, Dominik Wania, and Wojtek Niedziela.

 

 

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