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Yako Trio: OdesSea
by Jim Worsley
Having a wonderful new record from Greece come to the fore is a reminder of how random it all is. There are so many works of brilliance out there, all over the world, that no matter how hard one tries to uncover every stone, it is impossible to come close. It is necessary to be discerning. This album needs to be shared with as many serious jazz ears as possible. OdesSea is composed and performed by the ...
read moreEpirus Quartet: Transatlantic
by Bruce Lindsay
Epirus Quartet is based in Austin, Texas, but takes its name from a region of Greece--hence, perhaps, the decision to name its debut album Transatlantic. The recording is released as a limited edition, high-quality, vinyl album (it's also available as a download)--the format lends itself superbly to the quartet's brand of danceable, organ-led music. With jazz at its core, the quartet's music features strong elements of funk and soul, with more than a few hints of Afrobeat and ...
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