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Sergio Armaroli / Francesca Gemmo / Barry Guy: At Sotto Il Mare First Visit

Read "At Sotto Il Mare First Visit" reviewed by John Sharpe


Deep hinterlands distinguish the three protagonists on this exceptionally simpatico date and imbue it with a sharpened sense of purpose. You might call it freely improvised, but as the liner notes reveal, unplanned might be a better descriptor. Italian vibraphonist Sergio Armaroli, who seems to be the principal mover, reportedly gave short verbal instructions before the music began. And while his exact words are not provided, they may account for the cohesion of what follows. Or perhaps not. Practiced improvisers, ...

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Francesca Gemmo, Daniel Kientzy: Contours

Read "Contours" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Singolare opera della pianista e compositrice Francesca Gemmo su imput programmatico dell'illustre sassofonista classico Daniel Kientzy, questo lavoro nasce dall'idea di accostare il suono della musica colta con quello pop/rock, sviluppando un medesimo tema in sei modi diversi. Al centro della scena musicale sta sempre Kientzy, che si alterna praticamente all'intera famiglia dei sax, mentre l'accompagnamento muta di brano in brano, distinguendosi in due ben distinte sezioni—una classica e acustica, con viola, flauto e chitarra, l'altra pop ed ...

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