Quartet Diminished | |
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| Origin | Tehran, Iran |
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| Years active | 2013 – present |
| Labels | Hermesrecords (Iran) Moonjune Records (USA) |
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| Website | quartetdiminished |
Quartet Diminished is an avant-prog musical group established in 2013 by guitarist Ehsan Sadigh. Based in Tehran and Montreal, the band blends contemporary and traditional influences, creating a distinctive style that incorporates elements of jazz, progressive rock, Persian music, and 20th-century avant-garde compositions. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The original lineup of Quartet Diminished consisted of Ehsan Sadigh (guitar), Mazyar Younesi (piano/vocals), Peter Soleimanipour (clarinet/saxophone), and Rouzbeh Fadavi (drums). Following Soleimanipour's departure, Soheil Peighambari (woodwinds) joined the ensemble.
Quartet Diminished’s music encompasses both structured compositions and improvisational passages. The group draws inspiration from a wide range of musical traditions, including:
Their work reflects a synthesis [ disambiguation needed ] of personal and collective interpretations of modern music [ disambiguation needed ] trends, avoiding strict adherence to any single genre.
The debut album, Station One, was released by Hermes Records. It introduced Quartet Diminished's unique style, blending diverse musical elements. The album was followed by a series of performances in countries such as Austria, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, France, Italy, and Turkey. [5]
The second album was recorded at Yildiz Studio in Istanbul and mixed by Manfred Eicher at La Buissonne Studio in Marseille. Initially planned for release under the ECM label, the album was ultimately published by Hermes Records due to delays in ECM’s release schedule.
Released during the COVID-19 pandemic, Station Three continued to expand the band's audience, receiving recognition from contemporary music enthusiasts. Prominent musicians such as Calin Bass and Hossein Alizadeh praised the album for its innovative approach. [6] [7]
The fourth album featured collaborations with Tony Levin (bass) and Markus Reuter (touch guitar). Released by MoonJune Records, an American label known for supporting progressive and avant-jazz music. [8] [9] [10]