David Ake / Slingshot

Pianist David Ake heartily extends his conceptually humanist approach to music with “Slingshot," his 2022 album of solo and duo performances. Ake delivers a focused presentation of intimate compositions and expressive pieces that succeed in creating a gallery of intimate auditory snapshots for listeners to enjoy. While most of the performances are solo pieces, with Ake exploring melodies introspectively, several tracks also feature the underlying support of bassist Boris Kozlov holding down the rhythm behind him. With this focused and evocative program of music, Ake takes aim at the hearts and minds of his audience, and "Slingshot" is certain to bring bright moments of intense delight to music lovers everywhere