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Chuck Mangione, Joe Farnsworth, Sarah Wilson & Hermon Mehari
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to Episode 918 of Neon Jazz--a journey that kicks off in true style with the soulful synergy of Paris-based trumpeter Hermon Mehari and pianist Tony Tixier on their new organic duo project, Soul Song. Hermon, with his deep Kansas City roots, continues to illuminate the European jazz scene with grace and power. From there, we tip our hats and say a heartfelt farewell to the legendary Chuck Mangione, revisiting a classic cut from his iconic Feels So Good album--a ...
Continue ReadingHermon Mehari: American Jazz, Eritrean Echoes
by Nicholas F. Mondello
Award-winning trumpeter, composer and educator Hermon Mehari is a modern day Renaissance Master. Born in the United States of Eritrean parents who were refugees, Mehari has brilliantly crafted a musical presence and branding that melds American jazz and its deep traditions with Eritrean overtones. A true visionary, Mehari has recorded a handful of highly-acclaimed albums, including Asmara (Komos Records, 2022) hosts a live radio show, teaches and tours worldwide as both leader and sideman. He currently resides in Paris, France. ...
Continue ReadingHermon Mehari, Alessandro Lanzoni: Arc Fiction
by Neri Pollastri
Dopo aver lavorato assieme in altri contesti--per esempio nel progetto di Michelangelo Scandroglio In the Eyes of Whales--Alessandro Lanzoni e Hermon Mehari registrano un lavoro in duo, undici brani originali (solo “Donna Lee" di Charlie Parker è un omaggio alla tradizione) e in larga misura improvvisati. Il disco ha inevitabilmente un'andamento cameristico, ma la varietà stilistica, la libertà dell'interazione musicale e l'ampio uso dell'improvvisazione, lo tengono lontano da ogni cliché. L'apertura è con un brano a firma del ...
Continue ReadingArbenz, Mehari, Veras: Conversation #1: Condensed
by Kyle Simpler
One of the most appealing aspects in jazz is the interplay among musicians in a group. There is usually a continuous musical conversation occurring during any given session, which adds an element of spontaneity. Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz is concentrating on this concept of conversation in his upcoming releases, beginning with Conversation #1: Condensed. Arbenz has established himself as one of the foremost drummers in Europe. He has recorded and performed with numerous artists during his career, including ...
Continue ReadingHermon Mehari: gli album che sto ascoltando
by Vincenzo Roggero
1. Logan Richardson, Afrofuturism, (Whirlwind Recordings, 2021). Forse il musicista che mi ha ispirato di più ha da poco pubblicato un disco eclettico. Mi piace il fatto che non abbia paura di abbracciare i suoni moderni e si senta libero di esprimersi come vuole. 2. Charles Mingus, Mingus Ah Um, (Columbia Records, 1959). Lo stavo riascoltando di recente perché ho suonato un concerto con questo repertorio. Ogni brano è un classico, ogni melodia vive ...
Continue ReadingHermon Mehari, Ezra Collective, Zappa for piano & New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
The fusion of different musical cultures and genres is at the heart of this edition of Mondo Jazz, where the works of Frank Zappa are given the solo piano treatment by Dave Hartl, Mats Öberg and Stefano Bollani, where a Kansas City expat in Paris, trumpeter Hermon Mehari, explores both his Eritrean roots and his urban inclinations, where the global music of Ajoyo finds its match in the Mathis Sound Orchestra, and where the cutting edge Ezra Collective looks back ...
Continue ReadingHermon Mehari, Mose Allison, Jason Palmer and More
by Joe Dimino
Neon Jazz has spent the last three months interviewing jazz musicians from around the globe on how they are dealing with this global pandemic. This week we open with a trumpeter that has deep Kansas City roots and now resides in Paris. Hermon Mehari released his new album A Change for the Dreamlike and we profile it. We also look into new music from Tom Wright, Mike Casey and Jason Palmer. Enjoy the jazz, my friends. Playlist Hermon ...
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