Wolfgang Muthspiel: Driftwood

Wolfgang Muthspiel

Driftwood

ECM Records

Though it’s never quite easy-listening as such there is a lovely ease – a grace – to Wolfgang Muthspiel’s first album for ECM as a leader. He’s leading a trio of safe hands with Larry Grenadier’s bass and Brian Blade’s drums in support – and all three have worked together before.

There’s a soft, slow-burn to the open…