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Matija Dedić: Dedication
ByThe two tunes, both Dedic-penned, open the set with a gorgeous atmosphere that doesn't let up. Dedicated is a tribute to Dedic's late father, Arsen Dedic, a Croatian singer/composer who set his son on a journey in jazz via a gift of Keith Jarrett's (ECM Records, 1975 ), an inspiration for many.
Poignant an unfailingly reflective and reverentiala mood only slightly broken with "Alfmazur," a tune given a jazzier treatment, with the inclusion of drumsDedicated showcases Dedic at the height of his compositional, pianistic and conceptual powers. In my review of his MD In NYC (Origin Records, 2011), I compared his artistry to Herbie Hancock and Bill Evans. With Dedicated he seems comparable to no one but himself. His voice is fully formed, and is distinctly his own. A more beautiful and heartfelt son-to-father homage would be hard to find.
Track Listing
Symphoaetetic Waltz; His Visit; Return From The Island; Children's Song; Afmazur; South Song; Furgotta; The Meaning Of The Blues.
Personnel
Matija Dedic: piano; Noah Hoffeld: cello; Chris Cheek: tenor saxophone; Johnathan Blake: drums (5); Jure Puki: soprano saxophone (5); Johannes Weidenmueller: bass (5)
Album information
Title: Dedication | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Ears And Eyes Records
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