Jazz Articles about Aleksander Sever

About Aleksander Sever

Album Review

Federico Calcagno Octet: Mundus Inversus

Read "Mundus Inversus" reviewed by Neri Pollastri

by Neri Pollastri
October 14, 2024

Nato da importanti e profonde ispirazioni extramusicali, costruito attorno a un ensemble multinazionale, basato su composizioni estremamente complesse e raffinate nelle quali si fondono in un orizzonte di ricerca la tradizione eurocolta e quella jazzistica, l'ultimo album del clarinettista Federico Calcagno è senza dubbio un lavoro di grande interesse. Calcagno vi guida un ottetto che amplia la formazione del suo precedente Liquid Identities (Aut Records, 2020) e che riunisce musicisti di differente provenienza nazionale: dalla Spagna il violoncellista ...

Album Review

Imperfect Bread: Imperfect Bread

Read "Imperfect Bread" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
May 31, 2024

Imperfect Bread were formed in 2021 and, combining the traditions of British singer-songwriters with Dutch free jazz, they have created an unusual sonic landscape. After spending time honing their sound, performing throughout the Netherlands and winning awards, they have in 2024 released their debut album. This features nine tracks with music and lyrics written by British drummer Rod Oughton. Oughton formed the band whilst he was studying in Amsterdam. He has previously recorded with his London-based octet OK ...