South Korean Pianist Eunhye Jeong believes that, "after you travel far away from home, you get to know yourself more fully." Her new album, End of Time, is an existential exploration of that self-discovery, imbued with the spirit of the moon bear that lives in the Taebaek Mountains, a presence she was told about growing up. Throughout the album's three extended tracks, "Embark," "The Latitudinal Bands," and "The Elemental Life," she interfaces with a celestial, linear elegance, veering from a sparse and eerie affect to an energized, complex composition. While the pieces are composed and directed by Jeong, the album also features Allison Burik (Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet), Max Ridley (Double Bass), Francisco Mela (Drums), and Mina Kim (Cello), who offer their own adventurous, avant-garde performances. End of Time will be available in CD and digital editions on October 7, 2022.
Allison Burik: Alto sax, bass clarinet
Max Ridley: Double bass
Francisco Mela: Drums
Mina Kim: Cello
Eunhye Jeong: Piano
Recorded February 11, 2020 at The Lilypad, Cambridge, MA
Mixed by Mike Green
Mastered by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound, New York City
Cover painting: Bubbling Up by MiHee Kim Magee
Graphic design by Sergio Vezzali
Graphic files preparation by Mark Smith