Other Colours by Sergei Khramtcevich

The Russian-born composer and saxophonist Sergei Khramtcevich has spent his career in a paradoxical space, both deeply rooted in jazz and constantly pushing its boundaries. Equally at home in avant rock, modern composition, and indie circles, he always thrives on unexpected terrain. His second full-length album under his own name ‘Other Colours’, marks a deeply personal and introspective moment in his career. Drawing inspiration from works like The Necks’ Sex, Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way, Tariverdiev and Badalamenti, this album is intimate and melancholic, offering listeners a glimpse into Khramtcevich’s evolving deep-jazz universe. Written for piano, the piece unfolds across four parts, with a steady pulse of 75 beats per minute that remains constant throughout, while the structure and harmony swings joyfully and shifts continually. A two-side LP, four-part suite ‘Other Colours’ is one continuous, contemplative journey, threading its movements into a cohesive whole.

‘Other Colours’ spins like a mirror turned outward, Khramtcevich hands listeners a third-person lens, inviting them to step outside themselves and catch their own reflections from a distance. The score came to life on the road - first in Belgrade, then in Rome during the tour, soaking up the shadowy imprint of these cities, their presence woven into the music with every note. The album features an outstanding ensemble: Daniel Izmaylov on double bass, Eugenie Piankov on piano, Ilya Kruchinin on drums, and Khramtcevich himself on tenor and soprano saxophone. Together, they create an expansive soundscape that is both exploratory and grounded, stretching, twisting, and reimagining sonic boundaries.

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