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Alawari: Leviathan
by Troy Dostert
Although Denmark's Alawari has been a known quantity in Europe since its founding in 2016, the group has yet to achieve the visibility it deserves elsewhere--but maybe that will change with Leviathan, the band's sophomore release. Filled with dense arrangements belying the sextet's diminutive size, emotionally resonant themes and fine musicianship, Alawari has crafted a gem of a record, one worth revisiting for its obvious and hidden charms. There are a few lineup changes from the group's self-titled ...
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by Troy Dostert
For signs of the vibrancy and creativity of jazz coming out of Denmark, look no further than Alawari, a group whose self-titled debut forges a compelling synthesis of jazz, classical and folk idioms. Often sounding like a much larger ensemble than its septet format would suggest, Alawari takes some chances too, especially with its use of sampling and live processing, and the results are consistently intriguing, even at times quite affecting. The group is a true collective, with ...
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