Jazz Articles about Joe Chindamo

Albare: Plays Jobim Vol. 2

by Chris M. Slawecki
June 25, 2021

"I was 14 when I first heard the music of Tom Jobim," recalls Albare, nom de guerre of guitarist Albert Dadon. “I already had six years of guitar learning under my belt. When I first heard those bossa chords, my ears were opened in a whole new way. A musical seed was planted in my brain that would never leave me." Plays Jobim Vol. 2 continues the story from Volume 1, released in May 2020, and polishes many ...

Albare: Plays Jobim Vol. 2

by Jack Bowers
February 12, 2021

Albare Plays Jobim, Vol. 2 by Moroccan-born, Israeli-raised guitarist Albare (the only name given) isn't quite what it seems. While the names of the musicians and guest artists are listed on the jacket, what is not addressed is the presence of a string orchestra, the only suggestion of which is pianist Joe Chindamo's designation as “orchestra conductor." That's it. Perhaps, however, that is for the best, as the unnamed orchestra is recorded at arm's length and serves essentially as a ...

Albare: Albare Plays Jobim

by Edward Blanco
April 1, 2020

Guitarist and composer Albare, who discovered the sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1972, now pays tribute to the “father of the bossa nova" on an incredibly gorgeous session of light music with strings, the outstanding Albare Plays Jobim. Paying homage to the greatest exponent of Brazilian music is not easy and using the guitar, which Tom Jobim was often drawn to, makes comparisons an issue. Albare may be the better player--even though these days he only plays by ear, ...

Joe Chindamo Trio at Bennetts Lane, Melbourne

by Ian Patterson
January 8, 2009

Joe Chindamo Trio Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Melbourne, Australia December 18, 2008

Whilst other jazz venues have come and gone, Bennetts Lane jazz club has, since opening its doors in 1992, provided a steady and intimate breeding ground for Melbourne's jazz musicians--both established, like veteran drummer Allan Browne who celebrated thirty years of Monday night sessions at the start of the week, and up-and-coming young talent alike. In addition, it has welcomed an impressive ...

Joe Chindamo: Smokingun / Duende: The Romantic Project

by AAJ Staff
October 13, 2007

Graeme Lyall/Joe Chindamo Smokingun New Market Music 2007 Joe Chindamo Duende: The Romantic Project Jazzhead 2007

Though in the States pianist Joe Chindamo is basically an unknown, Down Under he is showered with accolades and awards. With a career dating back to the ‘70s, Chindamo has amassed impressive associations: Billy Cobham, ...