Tree Falls – Taylor Eigsti

Tree Falls is the eighth album as a leader by pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti, released via GSI Records. The album sets a new benchmark for stylistic integration, where contemporary jazz, jazz fusion, and elements of orchestral writing converge, structured through a co-production with Josh Giunta that beautifully balances acoustic and electronic textures.

The album features an expansive lineup including Eric Harland, David Ginyard, Charles Altura, Ben Wendel, Sam Sadigursky, Emilie-Anne Gendron, Nathan Schram, and Hamilton Berry, alongside vocal collaborations from Gretchen Parlato, Becca Stevens, and Casey Abrams.

The repertoire shifts between high-energy instrumental tracks and sophisticated lyrical pieces, where the string and woodwind sections expand the sonic and timbral range of the project, establishing a perfect balance between intricate arrangements and narrative fluidity.