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Eduardo Elia: Una pregunta, tres respuestas
by Mike Jurkovic
With its dramatic undertow and harmonic tension, “Sobreviviente" steps from the plane into the deep blue sky, free falling from a high dive. It sets the head up very nicely for the hypnotic, human interplay and conceptual artistry that is Una Pregunta, Tres Respuestas, Argentinian pianist Eduardo Elia's latest pursuit into the unchartered. On Una Pregunta, Tres Respuestas (One Question Three Answers) Elia again cross examines the line dividing composition through improvisation and vice versa. It is an ...
read moreNicolas Politzer: Visiones
by Mike Jurkovic
At first encounter, as the Cecil Taylor infused “Fandango" kick-starts Argentinian drummer Nicolas Politzer's highly recommended Visiones, a keen perception of falling, or at least cliff-side vertigo, accompanies the rancorous performance. But do not let go. Hang on. There is resolution. Politzer's angular musicality makes for some fiery and spirited discussions with well-travelled bassist Michael Formanek, (Mary Halvorson, Tomas Fujiwara, Fred Hersch) and equally far-afield pianist Santiago Leibson, (Francisco Mela, Gerald Cleaver, Camila Nebbia), which can (and do) ...
read moreThe Red Microphone, Nicolas Politzer, Trevor Dunn & Surya Botofasina
by Maurice Hogue
This episode of One Man's Jazz has bookends of much contrast, from the opening set of music featuring trumpeter Jaimie Branch to the closing pair of tunes locked in the transcendental mode of Alice Coltrane from one of her disciples, Surya Botofasina. In between, there's some great stuff highlighted by new releases from the poetry and improvisation of The Red Microphone, saxophonist Devin Daniels, a preview of bassist Trevor Dunn's new album for Pyroclastic, and Argentinean drummer Nicolas Politzer with ...
read moreNicolas Politzer: Sera Niebla
by Mike Jurkovic
A digital release only from Ears&Eyes Records, Argentinan drummer/composer Nicolas Politzer's blurry, obstinate, and steady handed debut, Sera Niebla (translated to there will be fog), catches the ear first with its nebula of inherent mystery then holds your attention fast with the music's dusky twists and turns. Under Santiago Leibson's leadership, the trio has released three, self produced albums since 2010, Amon (2014), Pendular (2015), and Vivo en el FNA (2010). So it is fair to say that ...
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