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Lucas Rochaix Quinteto: Manovuotometro
by Mark Sullivan
Argentinian guitarist Lucas Rochaix leads a quintet through his strong debut recording on Manovuotometro. Rochaix composed the entire program, making an impression as both composer and performer. He favors a clean jazz guitar tone--reminiscent of someone like Peter Bernstein--but his music is more about making complete compositional statements than showcasing his guitar playing. His quintet is completed by saxophonist Andrés Tarditti, pianist Francisco Sokolowicz, contrabassist Ivana Traboulsi, and drummer Mauricio Cardona. They are all team players, and Rochaix's arrangements give ...
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