Visions feels like a quiet shift in approach rather than a dramatic reinvention. Instead of dense layering, saxophonist, clarinettist, producer and composer Benjamin Samuels leans into space, letting collaboration shape the direction. The result is an EP that moves with patience, where groove and improvisation meet halfway and stay there.

The title track, ‘Visions’, featuring Grifton Forbes-Amos (Tomorrow’s Warriors, TC & the Groove Family), sets the tone early. Built on a subtle Afrobeat pulse, it thrives on conversation rather than solos. The trumpet and sax circle each other, trading phrases in a way that feels loose but intentional, never overcrowding the mix.

‘Sair‘ shifts the focus inward. It’s more textural, built on rhythmic layers and electronic shading rather than melody alone. There’s a patience to it that pays off; the track unfolds slowly, revealing detail instead of demanding attention.

‘Negra Verdad‘, with vocalist Rafita de Madrid, goes deeper. There’s a rawness to it, partly because of its one-take origin, that gives the track a sense of immediacy. Flamenco phrasing cuts through the jazz framework, not as fusion for its own sake, but as something instinctive and lived-in.

Across its short runtime, Visions stays grounded in connection. It’s less about showcasing skill and more about capturing moments as they happen, which turns out to be its strongest move.