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Edward Simon: La Bikina
ByTitle track, "La Bikina" is a 14:30 reworked Venezuelan folk song with Simon and Binney pulling together a feel that recalls Lost Tribe or solo Binney releases. I also hear that gentle sway of ECM's Gallery here. This is quality through and through. A romance of keys. Adam Cruz on drums and Ben Street on bass are marvelous. Simon is pure magic on piano. Binney as always is flawless, fluid, and finds his signature release soloing.
So much is so very good in each song. I can only say this is a delight to experience. "Ericka," by Simon's brother, Marlon, shows Edward playing very Jarrett. Simon outros with "El Manicero Part 2" ablaze with more incredible keyboard flourishes that segue into a march-like drivin,' rhythmic progression, that is my favorite groove on the disk right behind "El Manicero Part 1." Binney and the rest of the crew each lift the moment higher and higher. Simon has accomplished a strong offering of quality jazz and a taste of other lands. Recommended.
Other musicians featured: Mark Turner -Tenor Saxophone Pernel Saturnino -Percussion Diego Urcola -Trumpet Milton Cardona -Vocals
Personnel
Edward Simon
pianoEdward Simon: piano, arrangements, composer; Adam Cruz: drums, pans, percussion; Ben Street: bass; Mark Turner: tenor sax; David Binney: alto Sax; Pernel Saturnino: percussion; Diego Urcola: trumpet; Milton Cardona: vocals.
Album information
Title: La Bikina | Year Released: 1999 | Record Label: Mythology Records
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