jarred by Ryan Meisel Quartet (2025)

Ryan Meisel Quartet v.jarred, jar-ring, jars. –intr. 1. To make or utter a harsh sound. 2. To be disturbing or irritating; grate: The noise jarred on my nerves. 3. To shake or shiver from impact. 4. To clash or conflict.- tr. 1. To bump or cause to move or shake from impact. 2. To startle or unsettle; shock. - n. 1. A jolt; a shock. 2. Harsh or grating sound; discord. [Perh. of imit. Orig.] - jar’ring-ly adv.

Jarred “Electric” represents one of the biggest musical risks I have taken on a recording project. Stretching boundaries, I wanted to capture the edginess of 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal that I grew up with as a kid. Playing through an FX processor gave me the chance to create fresh sounds that fuse improvised jazz with electronic experimentation. This album features three new compositions on side A and two reworked originals on side B. I’d like to thank my bandmates Jake, Cody and Matt for joining me on this project.
-Ryan Meisel, 2024.