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Carla Marciano: Change Of Mood
ByWith a tone that is boisterous and dry, Marciano cuts through the raucous 6/8 groove of "Hypnotic Touch" with a jagged, Coltranesque edge. The title cut, a light-as-air waltz with hints of Wayne Shorter, reveals the saxophonist's more lyrical tendencies, all the while maintaining her fiery edge.
The disc's eight tracks, all composed by Marciano, contain many memorable moments, including the Latin-to-swing transitions on "Unaware," the breathy, unaccompanied alto intro to "Padgorica Bridge," and the relaxed saxophone/bass duet on "Red Blossom."
Marciano's bandmates are all first-rate. La Corte pounds out clustery block-chords and cascading lines with intensity and grace. Vigorito manages to steer the music on course with swinging, punchy bass lines and soulful solos. Fasano's drum rumblings and crisp cymbal work is articulated with dynamic sensibilities.
With well-conceived writing and no-nonsense blowing, Change of Mood is a captivating listen. Marciano fans the flames of hard-bop with honesty and integrity.
Track Listing
Hypnotic Touch; Change Of Mood; In Front of My Eyes; Unaware; Podgorica Bridge; Blues at 2 PM; Sunday Morning; Red Blossom
All compositions by Carla Marciano
Personnel
Carla Marciano
saxophone, altoCarla Marciano: alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone; Alessandro La Corte: piano; Aldo Vigorito: bass; Gaetano Fasano: drums.
Album information
Title: Change Of Mood | Year Released: 2008 | Record Label: Black Saint
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About Carla Marciano
Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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