"The contemporary offering is Jessup’s own work, Le Revenant (The Ghost), a mysterious improvisatory molto perpetuo inspired by a poem by Baudelaire, which reveals Jessup’s skill as a composer as well as a pianist. Skittering and unsettling, the music charts an intriguing path, leaving the listener to wonder where it might go next."
“Le Revenant (The Ghost), develops from its opening tritone theme into a mysterious, skittering moto perpetuo that is impressive for the quality of the playing, and its coherence as a composition."
"There is a sly intelligence running through this piece [Le Revenant] that I found entrancing. Yes, there are ghosts of other composers hovering around but Jessup the composer as much Jessup the pianist is very much his own man."
"This piece [Le Revenant] is a remarkable standout on a collection of already impressive tracks. From a dissonant beginning, the piece evolves into a wave of the unexpected, with a sharp, bouncy cadence and a permeating sense of darkness throughout. It’s absolutely intriguing and decidedly modern, leaving us extraordinarily interested in hearing more original works from Jessup."
"Striking, spacious and unsettling."
