Extra Stars is Gregory Uhlmann’s solo debut for International Anthem, expanding the LA-based multi-instrumentalist and composer’s rhythmic ambient language into its most focused and immersive form. Known for his work with Meg Duffy, his trio alongside Josh Johnson and Sam Wilkes, and the improvising trance-jazz unit SML, Uhlmann here leans fully into a personal, melodic vision.
Across fourteen compact pieces, the album unfolds as a sidereal serenade: synthesis and song-like melody drift together in patient, carefully balanced motion. Though percussion is sparing, the music remains decisively rhythm-led, propelled by subtle pulses and internal momentum. Alongside this forward motion, Uhlmann foregrounds a pastoral warmth, shaping harmonies with uncommon care and depth.
The result is an album that feels both expansive and intimate, attentive to detail yet panoramic in scope — a quietly luminous statement that rewards deep listening and repeated return.
Across fourteen compact pieces, the album unfolds as a sidereal serenade: synthesis and song-like melody drift together in patient, carefully balanced motion. Though percussion is sparing, the music remains decisively rhythm-led, propelled by subtle pulses and internal momentum. Alongside this forward motion, Uhlmann foregrounds a pastoral warmth, shaping harmonies with uncommon care and depth.
The result is an album that feels both expansive and intimate, attentive to detail yet panoramic in scope — a quietly luminous statement that rewards deep listening and repeated return.
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