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Paula Shocron & Pablo Diaz: Diálogos
ByOnly three of the fourteen spontaneously-generated cuts exceed the four-minute mark. Paradoxically, Díaz majors on clatter, tap and scuff without engendering momentum, while Shocron's chiming keystrikes are often the source of what rhythmic input there is. Happily, with his coolly abstract clarinet, Gregorio acts as the unifying figure relating to both. He shows his command of his instrument by effortlessly echoing some of Díaz' textures such as the scraping sound on "Perspectiva Axonométrica," which adds to the cohesion, while his unspooling lines also intertwine with Shocron on occasion. On "Inwood-Brooklyn 4 Hs.," one of the longest tracks at over six minutes and one of the highlights, their mercurial interplay attains its fullest expression.
Some of the pieces are grouped under collective titles which reflect their character. The four "Diálogos" are among the most interactive, while the four "Micromatismos" tend more to percussive-led exercises in tone. For the most part, Shocron is controlled and restrained, often concentrating on tinkling single notes at an unhurried pace. She is at her most distinctive when she breaks into loosely flowing classically-tinged exchanges with Gregorio, as she does on the two "Arias." Among other high points are the final two cuts, where Shocron's left hand goes on excursions into the bass register which contrast pleasingly with Gregorio's chirruping squiggles on "Micromatismos Nro. 4," and initial growls before taking flight on "Sounds Brewing," where Díaz effectively suggests movement.
The overall result is an enjoyable outing as full of sensitive ensemble playing as the title implies.
Track Listing
Aria Nro. 1; Micromatismos Nro. 1; Walking Down; Aria Nro. 2; Diálogos Nro. 1; Perspectiva Axonométrica; Diálogos Nro. 3; Inwood-Brooklyn 4 Hs.; Micromatismos Nro. 2; Micromatismos Nro. 3; Diálogos Nro. 4; Diálogos Nro. 5; Micromatismos Nro. 4; Sounds Brewing.
Personnel
Paula Shocron
pianoGuillermo Gregorio: clarinet; Paula Shocron: piano; Pablo Díaz: drums.
Album information
Title: Diálogos | Year Released: 2019 | Record Label: Fundacja Sluchaj
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