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Andrea Centazzo: USA Concerts East
by Glenn Astarita
In the liners, drummer/percussionist Andrea Centazzo states..'This CD includes both pieces executed by various formations that first appeared on the album 'USA Concerts' which came out on the eve of my first US touring 1978 as well as three previously unavailable tracks'. USA Concerts East represents live dates throughout the US in 1978 as the musicians are paired in duo, trio or sextet settings. What we have here are a bunch of budding improvisers, and future New York City Downtown ...
Continue ReadingAndrea Centazzo & Gianluigi Trovesi: Shock!!
by Glenn Astarita
Shock!! is the 1999 re-release of the original mid-80's LP on the 'Ictus' label, by the amazing duo of Andrea Centazzo (percussion) and the sinfully under recognized reedman, Gianluigi Trovesi. The title track, 'Shock!!' is a rumbling and tumbling affair marked by the huge sound emitted from just two musicians. Trovesi's classic clear toned soprano sax work alongside Centazzo's powerhouse drumming is a study in coordination and unity. Ever the colorist, Centazzo should go down in the annals of modern ...
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