After two albums under her belt, Berlin-based harmonica player Ariel Bart debuts an unusual bass-less, drum-less trio — active for the past three years — with cellist Talia Erdal and pianist Arseny Rykov, narrating heartfelt stories with uncanny musical empathy. And by listening to Bart’s solo on “One Warrior”, one can attest she’s a worthy voice in the chromatic harmonica lineage of Toots Thielemans and Gregoire Maret. The Ariel Bart Trio crafts a unified sound and mood that extends across the album with intimacy and coherence.
Author: exy
Published at: 2025-10-19 19:15:21
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