Sonic River by Tobias Meinhart, Sara Serpa, Charles Altura, Eden Ladin, Matt Penman, Obed Calvaire

Sonic River is the latest album from award-winning saxophonist and composer Tobias Meinhart.

Blending groove-driven jazz with poetic storytelling, it draws inspiration from literary icons such as Paul Auster, Alejandra Pizarnik and Rainer Maria Rilke.

This work reflects Tobias’s creative journey between his Bavarian roots and his home base in Brooklyn, NY.

Produced by Grammy-winner Matt Pierson,
Sonic River features an all-star ensemble, including Sara Serpa, Obed Calvaire, Charles Altura, Matt Penman, and Eden Ladin.

Tobias Meinhart: tenor & soprano saxophones, alto flute
Eden Ladin: piano, pump organ
Matt Penman: bass
Obed Calvaire: drums
Sara Serpa: vocals (tracks 7 & 8)
Charles Altura: guitar (tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Tracklist

1.	This Is Water	7:05

2.	After the Rain	4:30

3.	Mr. Vertigo	7:31

4.	Sonic River	4:24

5.	Fugue Y	3:22

6.	Where did you sleep last night?	4:45

7.	The Panther	4:26

8.	Silencio	5:47

9.	Pinball	5:59

10.	Korean Chant	4:01

11.	Dark Horse	6:17

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Credits

released April 20, 2025

Recorded at Sear Sound Studios, NYC
Produced by Matt Pierson
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Chris Allen
Photography: Mariana Meraz
Graphic Design: Miriam Castillo

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