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Yosef Gutman Levitt: Shir Yedidot
by Mike Jurkovic
There is a restive, Christmas-time sound of new hope and expectations running throughout Shir Yedidot that is hard to fathom at first, given that the repertoire moves effortlessly from Chabad nigunim (Hasidic wordless melodies) into original compositions. It is as if the gifted trio--leader/bassist Yosef Gutman Levitt, pianist and ECM recording artist Yonathan Avishai (Joys and Solitudes, 2019; with trumpeter Avishai Cohen Playing The Room, 2019) and oudist Yagel Haroush. Haroush also adds depth and texture playing the kamancheh (Persian ...
Continue Reading3x3: Piano Trios, vol. IV
by Geno Thackara
Yonathan Avishai Joys and Solitudes ECM Records 2019 Though Yonathan Avishai isn't exactly in solitude on his debut as leader, half the recording is well suited to quiet times away from the world, or perhaps being enjoyed with minimal company—the trio at hand is comfortable with silence as any ECM ensemble should be. To suit its title, Joys and Solitudes alternates those contemplative spots with inviting pieces of timeless soft bop. It's a potentially conflicting ...
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by Angelo Leonardi
Dopo due dischi pubblicati con altre etichette, Yonathan Avishai entra nella scuderia Ecm riproponendo il trio di Modern Times, con cui aveva debuttato nel 2015. Nato a Tel Aviv nel 1977, da madre francese e padre israeliano, il pianista è in Francia dal 2001. Per un decennio ha vissuto a Bordeaux, dove ha studiato musicoterapia e insegnato musica, e da sei s'è avvicinato a Parigi, prendendo residenza nella Yonne. Le sue partnership più famose sono quelle ...
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