Jazz Articles about Ernesto Cervini

About Ernesto Cervini

Album Review

If music is indeed the 'universal language,' then that notion certainly seems to explain the dynamic chemistry heard on the new album from MEM3--a trio made up of an American (pianist Michael Cabe), an Australian (bassist Mark Lau) and a Canadian (drummer Ernesto Cervini). All three musicians have other gigs going on, but that shouldn't imply a loose, laid-back jam session. On the contrary, Pennsylvania Grey contains nine intriguing original compositions, along with a swinging rendition of the traditional “Abide ...

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Album Review

Ernesto Cervini: Here

by Budd Kopman
December 27, 2006

The tone of Here is set by the first crackling track, “Mestropholis," a driving modal tune which showcases Mike Murley (who seems to be everywhere at the moment) on soprano saxophone. Full of energy, Ernesto Cervini pushes the entire band with razor-sharp cymbal work and light but incisive drums. Cervini is the drummer in Tara Davidson's Code Breaking band, and this release is his debut album, made up of his own compositions. Make no mistake about it, ...