Transitory by Sheen Trio

What does a world in transition sound like?
This is the question bandleader Shabnam Parvaresh explores with her Sheen Trio on “Transitory.” While protests flare up in Parvaresh’s homeland, Iran, and people fight for freedom, democracies
and social orders around the world are faltering. In the title track, dissonant harmonies rub against moments of unexpected lyricism; shifting rhythms dissolve into silence, only to break open again.
These contrasts evoke images of instability and transformation, reflecting the fragile balance between chaos and calm.
In “Marrogia,” Parvaresh recalls the homeland of her grandfather, a misty valley in the Iranian mountains, capturing a rare moment of stillness. With great narrative strength, the album unfolds
a series of soundscapes that mirror both the uncertainty of our time and the beauty hidden within it.
Known for its adventurous approach to jazz, the Sheen Trio crosses genre boundaries, weaving subtle improvisations with complex rhythms and riffs into a distinctive sound. Each piece feels like a fleeting place—a moment that cannot be held—reminding us that change is the only constant, and that music, like life itself, is most alive in motion. With “Transitory,” the Sheen Trio offers not just an album, but a sonic meditation on impermanence and the human capacity to adapt and
transform.

With condensed, ecstatic and sensual atmospheres, Sheen Trio creates a dark-honey sound blending jazz, rock and experimental music. Led by Iranian clarinetist Shabnam Parvaresh, the trio weaves musical migration, reflective serenity and impulsive energy. Joined by Ula Martyn-Ellis and Philipp Buck, layered compositions carry personal stories and memory.