Monument’s blend of jazz improvisation with electronic textures and broken beats marked a significant refinement of the band’s sound. The album showcases their ability to create immersive, atmospheric soundscapes.
- The album was recorded at Real World Studios in Wiltshire, UK. Glastonbury Review noted the album’s success in blending disparate genres into a cohesive whole. It was released on the Gondwana Records label.
- The album was produced by Portico Quartet. It was released on 2021-11-05.
- Monument was lauded for its sophisticated production and the quartet’s tight interplay. It reached number 17 on the UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart.
Portico Quartet is a London-based group known for their blend of jazz, electronic, and minimalist music. Monument was released in the midst of a period of prolific output for the band, following their 2019 album Art in the Age of Automation.
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