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André B. Silva: Mt. Meru
by Troy Dostert
Those unfamiliar with the esoterica of the Hindu or Buddhist religious traditions may not know much about Mount Meru, a mysterious metaphysical destination said to be at the center of the world, either geographically or spiritually (or both). There is a Mount Meru in Tanzania as well, but Portuguese guitarist André B. Silva clearly has the former concept in mind on this enigmatic, meditative septet release. Six winding, patiently-unfolding pieces create an inviting space for reflection and rumination, a valuable ...
read moreAndré Carvalho: Lost In Translation
by Jerome Wilson
Bassist Andre Carvalho conceived this album around the concept of “untranslatable words"—words for concepts that have no equivalent outside of their native language. He has used this idea to create a cycle of amorphous composition, realized here by a trio of bass, guitar and saxophone with the occasional addition of trumpet. The words come from languages such as Dutch, Urdu, Japanese and Sanskrit and can describe states of mind, grand philosophical concepts or something as mundane as a mark left ...
read moreBass Players Take The Lead
by Bob Osborne
On this week's show we feature music from albums led by bassists André Carvalho, Levi Dover, and Sean Conly. Also, new music from Michael Attias working with three young Argentinian musicians and English group C-ongFusion. There's also some classic early '70s British Jazz from jazz super-group Splinters.Playlist André Carvalho “Luftmensch" from Lost in Translation (Outside In Music) 00:00 Levi Dover “Galapogas" from Imaginary Structures (Three Pines Records) 07:10 Michaël Attias, Nataniel Edelman, Santiago Lamisovski, Nicolás del Águila “Ping ...
read moreAlbert Beger, Gianni Lenoci, Gabriel Ferrandini & More
by Maurice Hogue
It would be easy to riff on the title of bassist André Carvalho's new recording, The Garden of Earthly Delights, and come up with a very apt theme for this episode, something like Three Hours of Amazing Musical Colours, or The Crayola Effect. From Carvalho's release, based on Hieronymous Bosch's painting to the vibrant pastels of pianist Gianni Lenoci to the powerful reds of The Attic or the many shades of creative music released by NoBusiness Records, this episode just ...
read moreAndré Carvalho: The Garden Of Earthly Delights
by Friedrich Kunzmann
When eyeing the triptych oil painting The Garden of Earthly Delights, by Renaissance painter Hieronymous Bosch, the observer often drifts off and zooms in on a very specific segment of the painting. Defined by opposing themes and motifs, the eye wanders from left to right, from Adam and Eve in peaceful nature, over birds and buildings and gatherings of people, until all hell breaks loose on the right panel which, coincidentally, carries the unofficial title “Musical Hell." Much like the ...
read moreAndré Carvalho: The Garden Of Earthly Delights
by Dan Bilawsky
This third album from Portuguese bassist André Carvalho is a study in contrasts. Inspired by the work of artist Hieronymus Bosch—his style in general and, of course, the titular painting—Carvalho set about composing a long-form work reflecting the range and balance of character(s) endemic to the mysterious Dutch painter's creations. This stunning suite is the result. Reflecting Bosch's art, Carvalho deals with and delves into the topic of humanity. That, naturally, results in a balance of highs ...
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