Jazz Articles about Carlo Bavetta

About Carlo Bavetta

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Mattia Basilico is an Italian saxophonist who proudly wears his influences on his sleeve. He and his quartet set out to explore the jazz tradition while injecting a contemporary feel. The group comprising pianist Alessio Pagliero, double bassist Carlo Bavetta and drummer Bernardo Guerra, brings a fresh perspective to compositions by John Coltrane, Cedar Walton, Thelonious Monk, David Hazeltine, Ornette Coleman and Jimmy Van Heusen, using them as a platform for interaction, carefully shaped arrangements and new expressive directions.

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Gianfranco Menzella: Dedicated To Bob Berg

Read "Dedicated To Bob Berg" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
July 2, 2024

The name of tenor and soprano saxophonist Bob Berg seems to be mentioned less frequently over time, but he was one of the most gifted saxophonists in the generation that followed in the wake of John Coltrane. His passion, timing and technique were among the best. In some ways, his style was similar to Michael Brecker; he moved in similar circles but seems to have slipped into the shadows as Brecker gained significant popularity. Berg was involved in ...