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Spajazzy: Spajazzy
by John W. Patterson
Drummer Sergio Belloti very wisely encouraged bassist Tino D'Agostino to take his instrument back up again after an injury. These two Berklee college of music grads dreamed of putting together a CD with someone like Mike Stern guesting and when Berklee guitar prof, Mike Kelly, came along it happened. Kelly donated several of his compositions and his playing as well.Fans of Sterno" are going enjoy getting into Spajazzy's grooves. This is quality jazz that rekindles the calibre ...
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by Ed Kopp
There's a characteristic East Coast fusion sound -- a rugged blend of bop, funk, blues and rock -- that reflects the grandeur, grit and bustle of New York, Philadelphia and Boston. Mike Stern is a leading proponent of this brawny urban sound, which is markedly different from the sunny pop-jazz generated by West Coast fusioneers.Spajazzy is a new fusion outfit heavily influenced by this East Coast sound, and by Stern in particular. Funny thing about Spajazzy, its leaders ...
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