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Andrew Green: Dime Dancing: The Music Of Steely Dan
by Mark Sullivan
It is not hard to imagine jazz versions of Steely Dan songs, as they are rich in knotty harmonies and dark lyrics that belie their mainstream pop success. But you would probably have to be guitarist Andrew Green to imagine them arranged for chamber ensembles dominated by woodwinds and strings (as well as vocalist Miriam Waks and Green's guitar). Ironically, Green's dramatic departure from the iconic recordings grew out of his love for them: he was convinced that no rock ...
read moreRichie Barshay: Homework
by Elliott Simon
There is a bit more than a hint of Indian drumming in “Clouds - intro," the somewhat airy invitational cut on Homework, from percussionist Richie Barshay. It doesn't prepare for the sonic onslaught that follows. From the sound of this offering, Barshay has been studying Indian percussive forms and instruments that are the foundation to this truly global session. Although the Indian feel is pronounced throughout--Josh Feinberg's sitar reemphasizes this on a heady “Return Voyage" that includes ...
read moreNando Michelin Trio: Duende
by AAJ Italy Staff
Pianista eclettico e versatile, Nando Michelin è anche un raffinato compositore dalle mille sfumature, che coprono stili del jazz e culture musicali assai diverse: fra tutte il Brasile ed anche l'India, citata attraverso l'uso di tablas. Nel suo primo disco per la Fresh Sound - il settimo da leader -, si ritrovano alcune caratteristiche formali e di pratica strumentale che lo impongono all'attenzione del grande pubblico: fantasia; dinamismo ritmico; ottimo interplay; felice scelta dei compagni d'avventura. A cominciare dal batterista ...
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