*200 copies limited edition* Transition Unit is the brand-new trio of Rodrigo Pinheiro (piano), José Lencastre (alto and tenor sax) and Dirk Serries (archtop guitar). When Dirk Serries flew to Portugal in 2023 at the invitation of José for a number of concerts in duo, he received an surprise invitation from Rodrigo for a studio session. Rodrigo Pinheiro is a class act, a fantastic pianist who has earned his place in both classical free jazz and contemporary music with, among others, his magnificent Red Trio and the collaborations with Rodrigo Amado, Hugo Costa (see also our release of the Garuda Trio featuring Rodrigo Pinheiro), etc.

José Lencastre was a logical choice to join Rodrigo and Dirk on this studio session. José Lencastre is a kindred spirit of Rodrigo and also a strong musician, on saxophone, who feels at home in both free jazz and free improvisation.  They both run the Phonogram Unit label. Transition Unit is a trio that musically balances beautifully on the fine line between free improvisation, the more classic free jazz and even chamber music.