Sightline
About Laurenzi/Ernst/Green
Since the group's inception in early 2012, Laurenzi/Ernst/Green have established themselves as an important new facet of Chicago’s creative music scene. Featuring tenor saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst, and drummer Andrew Green, the group's aesthetic blends jazz, folk, and improvised music, yielding an honest and refreshing take on the saxophone/bass/drums trio.
About the Album
Laurenzi/Ernst/Green’s debut album “Sightline” presents the unified sound concept of a tight-knit Chicago band. With most of the track times well under six minutes, “Sightline” achieves satisfying depth within a focused and concise delivery.
The opening track, “Phases” sets the tone for the album, demonstrating quiet intensity while seamlessly highlighting each member of the group. The slow build and introspection of Laurenzi’s ballad “Big Papes” and the folksy freedom of Ernst’s “Simple Song” showcase the melodic core of the trio’s sound, while drummer Andrew Green provides a