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Sound Assembly: Edge of the Mind

Read "Edge of the Mind" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff


Questa bigband di diciassette elementi contribuisce a tenere magicamente in vita la tradizione delle bigband americane (che sta purtroppo evaporando per ragioni di budget) e lo fa con un approccio fresco, originale e raffinato. Il linguaggio utilizzato è molto attento alle più recenti evoluzioni delle tecniche armoniche e ritmiche, ma sa superare gli inevitabili tecnicismi per proporsi come un trait d'union importante con il linguaggio del cuore e dell'anima. Al centro del progetto stanno le idee, le composizioni e la ...

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David Schumacher: Endangered Species

Read "Endangered Species" reviewed by Jim Santella


As the spice of life, variety plays a major role in David Schumacher's Summit debut. The baritone saxophonist enjoys a hearty organ combo ambience, along with tracks dedicated to Latin jazz, blues, straight-ahead jazz, and even a little hip-hop. His organ combos give the session a contemporary spirit that flows from tradition and remains timeless today.

Originally from Chicago and now based in New York, Schumacher began his professional career with in Lionel Hampton's big band. More mainstream ...


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