Jazz Articles about Vincenzo Mazzone

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Vincenzo Mazzone: Ping Pong

by Robert Spencer
October 1, 1999

Genesi 2, which comprises the first ten tracks of this disc, is a “Composition for 9 percussionists," performed by the “Sud Percussion Group."

That's right: nine percussionists. No horns, no piano. No bass!

Think that can't be exciting? Think that all-percussion music can't be varied enough to sustain a disc? Think again. There is enough dynamic variation and gathering and release of tension in the first track alone, “La nascita dell'universo," to dispel that particular misconception. Think a percussion group ...

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Vincenzo Mazzone: Ping Pong

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 1999

Ping Pong represents drummer-composer Vincenzo Mazzone’s new release on Leo Lab records. Mazzone is well known within European jazz circles, mainly for his ongoing work with the highly regarded “Italian Instabile Orchestra. Here, Mazzone enlists the “Suds Percussion Group” to assist with his 10 track percussion suite titled, “Genesi 2”. On these pieces Mazzone, and co. utilize kettle drums, small percussion instruments and even a few “bird calls” thrown in for effect. Here, the combined efforts touch on classical concepts ...