Where the River Goes
Where the River Goes is an album by guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel. It was recorded in 2018 and released by ECM Records later that year. Background. Guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel's first album for ECM Records was "Driftwood" in 2014, a trio recording with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Brian Blade. For the following "Rising Grace", trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and pianist Brad Mehldau were added. For "Where the River Goes", Eric Harland replaced Blade on drums in the quintet. Music and recording. The album was recorded in February 2018, at the same studio used for "Rising Grace". Six  of the eight tracks are Muthspiel compositions; Mehldau contributed "Blueshead". Release and reception. "Where the River Goes" was released by ECM on October 5, 2018. The AllMusic reviewer wrote: ""Where the River Goes" is more speculative than its predecessor, but it's so kinetic in its group engagement, it doesn't feel that way. Its seemingly effortless conversation sets a new bar for this group going forward."