The freedom of Jazz music is visualized throughout the whole album package, most notably in the hand-rendered title on the front cover, which served as the centerpiece for the entire design system.
This painted title lettering shows up exclusively on the front cover, and just like the music listeners will find inside, it is expressive, compelling, and authentic. The typeface used for the titles on the other parts of the package is called Raleway, a clean sans serif that nicely contrasts the painted type on the cover. For the rest of the type, Din is used, which is a nice compliment to the rest of the design system, not drawing too much attention to itself and allowing the cover title to get the attention it deserves.
The image in the background of the cover is abstract and mysterious, contrasting the fun expression of the painted title while still enforcing themes of movement and action. This contrast allows both elements to stand independently, with their energy and motion still tying them together as a unified piece. The image used across the rest of the system is even more abstract but has more pure dark space, allowing the info to fit snuggly within.
The 3D visual effect carries through the entire package with red, blue, and shades of grey blending into and interacting with each other. Not only is this interesting to look at, but it also serves a deeper purpose.
The music of the Up and Over trio is dimensional and authentic, and so is this album art package. They are a trio, three artists, three instruments, three musical dimensions, and three friends, working together and trusting each other to create something expressive and compelling.
