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Giuseppe Paradiso: Parallel Dimensions
by Chris M. Slawecki
Parallel Dimensions steers the listener's imagination through a luxurious multicultural tapestry woven in music by drummer, vocalist, composer, arranger and producer Giuseppe Paradiso and his sextet. It explores broad musical horizons that can sound radiantly bright or dark, often features several instrumental or melodic voices at the same time, and is strongly colored and shaped by African rhythms. Parallel Dimensions sort of sounds the way that the cover of Miles Davis' landmark Bitches Brew looks. Two drum pieces ...
read morePhil Sargent: A New Day
by Mark F. Turner
Phil Sargent's A New Day is enjoyable for a number of reasons. In addition to shedding light on a highly accomplished guitarist/composer with a singular concept, it manages to avoid the pitfalls of trying to emulate the usual icons in the jazz guitar lexicon. With a modernist bent that encompasses improvisation and intelligent charts, the Boston-based Sargent delivers the goods and then some, along with a few surprises.
Aubrey Johnson's beautiful voice is one pleasant inclusion. Augmented by a more-than-capable ...
read morePrimary Instrument
Guitar
Location
Boston
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Lessons are available at my home studio for $50 per hour/$25 per half hour. Resume available upon request. Accepting students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Feel free to contact me at 617-306-0443 to set up a lesson.