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Letecki Pekinezeri: Letecki Pekinezeri
ByAs with any debut, it is packed to the top with unparalleled enthusiasm, and evidently the vibe that this group has is strong. Despite its shortcomingsa lack of variety in tempos and too little gritthe group's virtues include economy of expression, effortless swing and beautiful tones. Imperfections aside, each composition has a strong sense of melody and narrative, and from every corner this record permeates the joy of playing and interacting. As a result, Letecki Pekinezeri makes bright swinging music with a more spirited execution and great emotional depth. In most cases, the rhythm section of drummer Slavcho Kocev and bassist Kiril Tufeokchievski drives beautifully through this swinging repertoire and the music serves as a launching pad for the soloists to shine. The alignment between clarinetist Ivo Soldatovic and guitarist Bojan Petkov is deep and fun, and it's that coordination that makes this music flow so naturally. All 14 compositions are originals, and in a generous manner there is a nod to past masters like guitarists Kenny Burrell and Jim Hall.
Letecki Pekinezeri unpretentious and sensitive approach adds a sense of fun. It is dizzying and lovely. Here's hoping that the band will remain active and that this beautiful rapport will evolve even further.
Track Listing
Countless Blues 2; Sopranelli Swing; Mungol; Wrong Train; Call in 15; Dreamed I was a Quince Moonshine; Guitar from Paradise; Kiro's Backyard; Midnight Poison (dedicated to Kenny Burrell); The Little Secrets of Swing; Minton's Neighbourhood; Ballad, Ballad, Ballad; How you Doin'; Minton's Neighborhood (alt. take).
Personnel
Ivo Soldatovic: clarinet; Petar Hristov: tenor saxophone; Bojan Petkov: guitar; Kiril Tufekchievski: double bass; Slavcho Kocev: drums.
Album information
Title: Letecki Pekinezeri | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: SJF Records
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