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Silvano Monasterios / Mark Egan / Paul Wertico: Jazz Impressions 1
by John Barron
Recorded live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the spring of 2006, Jazz Impressions 1 is an inspired, piano-led set of straight-ahead jazz, co-led by Venezuelan-born pianist Silvano Monasterios, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Paul Wertico.
Monasterios, who regularly performs with Latin jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa, demonstrates astonishing facility throughout. The notes fly fast and furious on modern jazz gems like Wayne Shorter's Wildflower, Bill Evans' Very Early and Steve Swallow's Falling Grace. The pianist's take-no-prisoners approach inspires intuitive group interplay, ...
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