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Yakir Arbib & Conti Bilong: Afro Baroque
by Neil Duggan
The fusion of jazz, baroque piano, vocals and traditional Central African and Middle Eastern rhythms might sound like an ambitious overreach, with too many influences competing for space. Yet Afro Baroque proves that what could have been a chaotic collision of styles instead shows how rhythm, melody and cultural expression can complement each other to produce an album of dynamic interplay that entertains throughout. The driving force behind this cross-genre synthesis is the combination of Israeli-Italian pianist Yakir ...
Continue ReadingIlario Ferrari Trio: Above the Clouds
by Neil Duggan
Ilario Ferrari is certainly a busy man. A highly accomplished pianist and vocalist, he is also adept on the guitar. He has been involved with an array of diverse music projects for various ensembles from the world of pop and rock to add to his orchestral collaborations and arrangements. Ferrari is a UK resident of Italian origin who has released three albums as a leader. He also leads the Ilario Ferrari Trio, with Above the Clouds being their second release, ...
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