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Omar Thomas, Daniele di Bonaventura, Arild Andersen, Joep Van Rhijn & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
No matter the format, from duo to large ensemble, depth and introspection are the defining characteristics of the music featured in this playlist.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill) 0:00 Emma Rawicz, Gwilym Simcock “Optimus Friction" Big Visit (ACT) 0:16 Host talks 8:56 Daniele di Bonaventura, Arild Andersen “Marta's Song" Roots (Tuk) 10:05 Host talks 14:34 Joep Van Rhijn feat. Yoonseung Cho “Vergane Glorie" Between Fact & Fiction (Poclanos) 15:51 ...
Continue ReadingOmar Thomas Large Ensemble: Griot Songs
by Alberto Bazzurro
Dopo una lunga gestazione, giunge a noi questo che è il terzo lavoro del Large Ensemble diretto dal compositore newyorchese Omar Thomas (incisione del maggio 2024), un doppio album ambizioso e di chiaro intento anche didascalico in cui l'orchestra appare eloquentemente come il naturale prolungamento del gesto autoriale, con risultati di notevole impatto, sette brani di ampio respiro (dai nove ai diciassette minuti) in cui la massa orchestrale tende a muoversi per lo più compatta, lungo partiture belle piene, solide, ...
Continue ReadingMeet Omar Thomas
by Cheryl K.
In this hour, an interview with composer, arranger, and educator Omar Thomas. He and his Large Ensemble released Griot Songs on Omar Thomas Music. Also, selections from new releases by flutist Laura Cocks and pianist Ariane Racicot. Playlist Noah Preminger “Unfair World" from Ballads (Chill Tone) 5:23 Kasan Belgrave “Madness" from Dual Citizen (Tribe) 3:53 Laura Cocks “A Thread Held Between Your Fingers" from Fathm (/ Relative Pitch/Out of Your Head) 4:51 Omar Thomas Large Ensemble “Obeah Woman" ...
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