Articles by Maurizio Comandini
Brian Auger: To Oblivion and Beyond
by Maurizio Comandini
Brian Auger is recognized as one of the most charismatic organists on the planet. For six decades he has stayed current through projects that were in sync with, and often ahead of, the times, thanks to a firm vision and well-chosen artistic partnerships. Through a career that has seen him play with the likes of Tony Williams, John McLaughlin, Julie Driscoll, Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, Gary Boyle, Eric Burdon and Zucchero, to name a few, Auger has developed a ...
read moreGil Evans Orchestra: Live at Umbria Jazz - Vol. I
by Maurizio Comandini
Summer 1987; Italy's heartland, Umbria; torrid heat. Perugia, as usual, was the location of the most popular Italian Jazz Festival. On Saturday, July 11th, the Gil Evans Orchestra is scheduled to perform at the Curi soccer stadium, together with the pop icon Sting as guest vocalist. The media attention for this event is reflected by the fact that RAI UNO, the most popular Italian public TV channel broadcast it live during prime time. Unbelievable... great jazz televised live during prime ...
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