"MARTIN JOHNSON: Linda May Han Oh's album "Entry" was one of the most intriguing recordings of 2009. The lineup was both austere and feisty, and it was for good reason. Oh and her bandmates, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and drummer Obed Calvaire, were in their 20s and eager to tell the jazz world in no uncertain terms that they belonged. Mission accomplished. Now each has an established academic position, and all three are at the top tier of their profession."
"For this recording, Oh convened a new trio featuring Akinmusire and drummer Tyshawn Sorey, who is her colleague in Vijay Iyer's trio. As you could hear on the track we just heard, "Living Proof," they still make assertive music, but it's more relaxed now. Her new band has the convivial air of friends trading triumphs and challenges over drinks or a meal."
Linda May Han Oh rose quickly in the 2000s to become bassist in bands led by Pat Metheny and Vijay Iyer. Her new album Strange Heavens revisits the trio format of bass, drums, and trumpet similar to her 2009 debut Entry. She assembled a trio with Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey for the recording. The music retains assertive energy but feels more relaxed and convivial, reflecting mature collaboration. The lineup demonstrates Oh's nimble bass approach, shifting between foundational timekeeping and interactive accompaniment with soloists. All three musicians have since gained academic positions and occupy top tiers in their profession, bringing seasoned confidence to the recording.
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