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Saga: 20/20

Read "20/20" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


20/20 marks the popular Canadian ensemble's 20th release. Here, original vocalist Michael Sadler rejoins the unit, and adds melodious overtones to its stylish, cross-functional melding of pop-rock, progressive rock and progressive metal. Enamored by a first-rate production and a largely memorable track mix, the artists go for the gusto, synchronizing technical veracity with surging rock anthems. On an album short on filler material, Saga divulges high-caliber musicianship with thrusting pulses, climactic crescendos and tricky time signatures. “Anywhere You ...

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Saga: Färger

Read "Färger" reviewed by Joshua Weiner


Art Farmer made a great record with Jim Hall in the '60s entitled To Sweden With Love. If Färger, the debut album by the piano trio Saga, is any indication, Sweden is more than ready to return some of that love. By turns moody, joyous, exuberant, and somber, Saga plays jazz that mixes Scandinavian folk flavors, neoclassical influences, and free playing in an enticing way.Pianist and composer Joakim Simonsson sets the tone with the introductory “Thank You," playing ...


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