REVIEW: Silvan Joray

Silvan Joray, the talented guitarist and composer based in New York City, graces us with his second album as a leader, “Updraft,” released under the Ubuntu Music label. A follow-up to his ambitious 2020 trio album, “cluster,” this offering is a testament to Joray’s forward-thinking original style, characterized by a transparent tone, creative rhythmic ideas, and innovative techniques that venture beyond the typical realm of jazz guitar playing.