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Frank Darmiento: Sudden Impact
by C. Michael Bailey
The trombone is such a laid-back instrument that when it rises to lead a recording session, you know it will a low-key affair. And that's not a bad thing. Add to this the fact that teacher/bandleader Frank Darmiento employs a pianist and bassist who specialize in both electric and acoustic versions of their instruments and the results are a contrast of old and new sounds found on the trombonist’s new recording, Sudden Impact. Mr. Darmiento does his part of deepen ...
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by Dan McClenaghan
Flip through your collection of quartet recordings and odds are that a saxophone—alto or tenor—in front of a rhythm section comprises the bulk of the sets. Trumpet out front might be next, followed by a variety of different instruments like guitar or vibes; and then you might (though I didn't) come across a lone trombone blowing in front of piano, bass, and drums.Trombonist Frank Darmiento's Sudden Impact is that rare quartet offering. The disc mixes the leader's vibrant ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
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