SUNLIGHT - Gentle Rain

아름다운 멜로디와 밝고 세련된 사운드
한국적 로맨틱 재즈를 대표하는 재즈 트리오 젠틀레인의 정규 6집 앨범 SUNLIGHT는 5년 만의 신작이다.

2004년에 결성된 젠틀레인은 서정적이면서도 친근한 음악 스타일로 ‘재즈는 어렵다’는 고정관념을 깨며 폭넓은 사랑을 받아왔다. 따뜻하고 감성적인 사운드를 바탕으로, 다양한 청자층과 꾸준히 공감대를 형성해왔다.

그동안 발표한 작품들을 통해 서정적인 멜로디, 세련된 즉흥 연주, 균형 잡힌 앙상블, 그리고 폭넓은 편곡 감각을 선보이며 재즈 애호가는 물론 일반 음악 팬들에게도 꾸준한 호평을 받아왔다.

여섯 번째 앨범 SUNLIGHT에서는 특유의 유려한 멜로디와 깔끔한 트리오 사운드, 대중적인 음악 언어를 유지하면서도, 새로운 감각과 보다 과감한 연주 스타일을 더해 신선하면서도 여전히 ‘젠틀레인다운’ 음악 세계를 들려준다.

Beautiful melodies and a bright, polished sound
SUNLIGHT, the 6th studio album by Gentle Rain, a jazz trio widely regarded as a defining name in Korean romantic jazz, marks their return after five years.

Formed in 2004, Gentle Rain has earned widespread recognition for their lyrical and approachable style, helping to break the stereotype that jazz is difficult or inaccessible. With their warm and expressive sound, they have continued to resonate with a broad audience.

Throughout their discography, the trio has showcased lyrical melodies, refined improvisation, balanced ensemble interaction, and a wide range of arranging techniques, gaining appreciation from both jazz enthusiasts and general listeners alike.

In their sixth album SUNLIGHT, Gentle Rain continues to present their signature flowing melodies, clean trio sound, and accessible musical language, while also introducing new sensibilities and more adventurous playing styles, offering a fresh yet unmistakably Gentle Rain experience.

美しいメロディと明るく洗練されたサウンド
韓国ロマンティック・ジャズを代表するジャズトリオ、ジェントル・レインによる6枚目のスタジオアルバム『SUNLIGHT』は、5年ぶりの新作となる。

2004年に結成されたジェントル・レインは、叙情的で親しみやすい音楽スタイルにより、「ジャズは難しい」という固定観念を打ち破り、幅広い支持を獲得してきた。温かく表現力豊かなサウンドで、多くのリスナーの共感を集め続けている。

これまでの作品では、叙情的なメロディ、洗練された即興演奏、バランスの取れたアンサンブル、そして多彩なアレンジによって、ジャズファンのみならず一般のリスナーからも高い評価を得てきた。

6作目となるアルバム『SUNLIGHT』では、流れるようなメロディとクリアなトリオサウンド、親しみやすい音楽性といった持ち味を継承しつつ、新たな感性とより挑戦的な演奏スタイルを取り入れることで、新鮮でありながらもジェントル・レインらしさを感じさせる作品に仕上がっている。

Track List

1. Joyfully (Composed by Seo Deokwon)
2. Spring Is Coming (Composed by Kim Hocheol)
3. The Water Is Wide (Traditional)
4. Blossom (Composed by Choi Hangeul)
5. Every Sunny Day (Composed by Seo Deokwon)
6. Blue Skies (Composed by Kim Hocheol)
7. Waltz for Melody (Composed by Kim Hocheol)
8. Late in the Summer (Composed by Seo Deokwon)
9. Harlem’s Sunrise (Composed by Choi Hangeul)
10. Sad Picture (Composed by Seo Deokwon)
11. Plaisir d’amour (Composed by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini)