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Jorge Fernandez: J.I.G.E.N
by Mark Sullivan
Mexican drummer/composer Jorge Fernandez leads his quintet through an eclectic collection of modern jazz (the name J.I.G.E.N. means Jazz, Impro, Groove, Electric, Noise"). Hacia Las Barrancas II" opens the set with some of the promised instrument noises before going into a long line over a pulse: then a gentle swing section. That's a lot of variety in the first three minutes! The tune also features fine solos from tenor saxophonist Diego Franco, guitarist Juan José López and baritone saxophonist Remi ...
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