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Enrico Bergamini: Out of Place
ByWith its breezy feel, the thematically convoluted and memorable "Feed The Lyons" is dedicated to Clay Lyons who Bergamini rates as the best saxophonist in NYC and who turns in a meaty C melody saxophone solo here. There's also the sole opportunity on this recording to hear a lithe and fluid solo from guitarist Juan Dhas. "Ivory Duke" is a glorious, funk-infused paean to the late George Duke and jointly redolent of the memory of Duke and the Brecker Brothers in their respective heydays. Eitan Kenner's effervescent Fender Rhodes outing is appropriately Dukeian too. The curiously-titled "Bahp!" is overtly Bebop in style with an irresistible bouncy head and a slightly tongue in cheek Mingusian feel. Jimmy O'Connell leads with a lengthy and highly engaging trombone solo.
The ebullient mood changes with the more reflective "She Was Born From Sand" which is undoubtedly enhanced by Leandro Pellegrino's contribution on guitar. With its heavy middle riff feel, "Convergence" is reminiscent of some of Billy Cobham's early fusion records and the pastoral, aptly named title track represents the only duo number on the album, Dylan George offering some lustrous, sensitive piano. The closer, "Virtual Proof" is underpinned by Mark Minoogian's killer electric bass line and a solid ensemble arrangement. This digital-only album benefits from plenty of catchy hook lines, consistently inventive compositions and superb execution throughout.
Track Listing
Feed The Lyons; Ivory Duke; She Was Born From Sand; Bahp!; Convergence; Out of Place; Virtual Proof
Personnel
Enrico Bergamini
saxophoneEnrico Bergamini: Composer, Arranger, Tenor Saxophone; Clay Lyons: Alto Sax (all tracks except 1), C Melody Sax (track 1); Daniele Germani: Alto Sax (track 1) Justin Salisbury: Piano (tracks 1, 3); Eitan Kenner: Piano, Rhodes, Synths (tracks 2, 5, 7); Dylan George: Piano (track 6); Juan Dhas: Electric Guitar (track 1); Jernej Bervar: Electric Guitar (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7); Leandro Pellegrino: Electric Guitar (track 3); Giuseppe Campisi: Acoustic Bass (track 1); Mark Minoogian: Electric Bass (tracks 2, 5, 7); Alex Gorchesky: Electric Bass (track 3); Fabrizio Sciacca: Acoustic Bass (track 4); Jonkuk Kim: Drumset (track 1); Clemens Graßmann: Drumset (tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
Album information
Title: Out of Place | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Self Produced
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