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Olga Amelchenko: Howling Silence
by Andrew Hunter
Olga Amelchenko, the Russian born, Paris based saxophonist and composer, is joined here on her fourth recording as leader by a strong ensemble with members old and new. Jesus Vega has been playing drums with Amelchenko for a long while. Canadian guitarist Matthew Stevens, who did such great work with Walter Smith iii, is a new addition to the group. It is not obvious that this particular iteration of Amelchenka's band is recent; They play as if they have known ...
Continue ReadingDanil Zverkhanovsky: Work In Progress
by Hrayr Attarian
Berlin-based, Ukrainian guitarist Danil Zverkhanovsky released his second album as a leader, the captivating Work In Progress in piecemeal fashion over three EPs. Thematically, however, the three parts are unified, showcasing Zverkhanvosky's prodigious talent as a composer and performer. The earliest tunes were written in 2011 when he was only 17 and the latest ones are from 2022. They all have a common thread of inventive ideas delivered with tastefully tempered enthusiasm. The effervescent “Postmodern Serenade" opens with ...
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Spark of Desire
From: OzeanBy Jesus Vega
