REEDS by Vytautas Labutis & Andrius Balachovičius
"REEDS" (2025) is the debut album of original music by Vytautas Labutis (saxophones, bass clarinet) and Andrius Balachovičius (accordion). Performing under the name "All Reeds Duo", the duo has been active since 2018.
The album’s concise title reflects the shared essence of both musicians. "Reed" in English refers both to a plant and the vibrating reed found in their instruments. This image symbolizes a fundamental part of their sound—just as the wind sets reeds in motion, the performers masterfully shape sound with their controlled breath. The album’s 11 compositions take the listener on a journey through a landscape of musical contrasts, ensuring an engaging and immersive experience.
Tracklist
| 1. | Roots | 3:26 |
| 2. | Re Turn | 6:43 |
| 3. | Loco Motive | 4:24 |
| 4. | Shortcut | 2:49 |
| 5. | Origami | 3:15 |
| 6. | Taura Rag | 2:56 |
| 7. | Flat World | 4:52 |
| 8. | Breath | 4:52 |
| 9. | Lazy T | 3:48 |
| 10. | Broken Air | 1:00 |
| 11. | Lost Frame | 3:03 |
Credits
All music composed, arranged, produced by V.Labutis & A.Balachovičius
Recorded, mixed - at Saxabassa studio Vilnius 2024
Mastered by A.Pugačiauskas / AP Records 2024
Cover Designer - R.Laucius
Manufactured in Lithuania Green Lakes Records 2024
Taurage Jazz Records TJazz LP 01
www.labutis.lt
www.tauragesradijas.lt
www.tauragesjazz.lr
© Vytautas Labutis , Andrius Balachovičius
℗ Valdas Latoža, Taurage Records
License
All rights reserved.
Two Lithuanian musicians, A. Balachovičius and V.Labutis, were born and live in Vilnius, Lithuania. They formed a duo in 2018 The duo constantly seeks a balance between structured, thoughtfully arranged compositions and improvisation, which is one of the defining features of their ensemble.