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Roberto Magris Europlane: Il Bello Del Jazz
The music makes an immediate statement with the deliberately paced Magris tune "No Sadness. Each note from Magris is a crystalline statement that goes on to invoke a lithe swing from the liquid tones of Geller's alto saxophone. Geller is an articulate player, compact in his movements yet deeply emotive. Magris augments that spirit through fluid lines. The final impact comes from Darko Jurkovic, whose guitar sings eloquently with every phrase.
The musicians bop along when they pick up the heady "Parker's Pen. Jurkovic scoots off, laying a deep groove pushed on by Gabriele Centis on drums. The tune sparkles as Heller swoops in with looping notes. Magris has the final say, his dynamic extrapolations abetted by a sure left hand. The softer tones of "Ah Moore offer another stream for the band. Magris plays with a sure attitude, essaying the melody with delicacy. He sets the mood, and Geller adds the topping, his alto shaping the lines by changing direction and emphasis. Benny Carter's "Key Largo swings. It's given its head by Geller, but Magris sweeps into the rhythm and romps along on a tide of colour that enlarges the tune's scope.
Il Bello Del Jazz is a very enjoyable recording from a top-notch group.
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Roberto Magris
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Title: Il Bello del Jazz feat. Herb Geller | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Soul Note
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