Spectral (Dave Rempis album)

Spectral is an album by American saxophonist Dave Rempis, released in 2014 on Aerophonic Records. The album features Rempis on alto and tenor saxophones, accompanied by Ingebrigt Håker Flaten on bass, and Frank Rosaly on drums.

The album consists of primarily improvised material, capturing the trio's dynamic interplay and exploration of free jazz and avant-garde improvisation. Spectral is known for its intense energy, complex rhythmic structures, and the raw, expressive sound of the individual musicians. The music encompasses a range of moods, from furious and chaotic bursts of energy to more introspective and atmospheric passages.

Spectral received positive reviews, with critics praising the trio's tight ensemble playing, Rempis's powerful saxophone work, and the album's overall intensity and originality. It is considered a significant entry in Rempis's discography and a strong example of contemporary free improvisation. The album title, "Spectral," may allude to the fleeting and ethereal qualities of improvised music, as well as the range of sonic colors and textures explored within the performance.