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Linda Presgrave: Inspiration
by AAJ Italy Staff
Ispiration della pianista Linda Presgrave (conosciuta ed apprezzata anche dal pubblico italiano, cui dedica il brano finale “Rome") è un disco mainstream piacevole da ascoltare e con personalitá sia nella esecuzione che nella scelta dei brani. La pianista statunitense ha messo in scaletta composizioni di colleghe come Joanne Brackeen e Berta Hop e della trombonista Melba Liston, oltre ad alcuni originals a sua firma e al famoso standard “Don´t Explain," eseguito in solo e pieno di emozioni. Un modo di ...
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by Woodrow Wilkins
Often, musicians will put together a collection of songs that honor an era, style or lead instrument. Pianist Linda Presgrave's Inspiration pays tribute to some influential women who helped lay the foundation for herself and other jazz artists. The collection features 10 songs written by Presgrave and other female artists. The pianist, composer and arranger is accompanied by Harvie S on bass and Allison Miller on drums, with husband/producer Stan Chovnick playing soprano sax on several tracks, and ...
Continue ReadingLinda Presgrave: The Journey
by Terrell Kent Holmes
When Linda Presgrave toured with members of the International Women in Jazz ensemble a few years ago, the experience inspired her to explore and highlight works by female jazz musicians. The Journey is the result of that inspiration, a multifaceted work that not only honors the contributions that women have made to the idiom, but also showcases her own talents as a pianist, composer and arranger. The original title cut, an introspective tune whose theme recalls “Naima," ...
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