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Gerardo Núñez: Travesía

Read "Travesía" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff


Gli otto brani di Travesía si ispirano alla storia di Ahmed e Khaleb, due profughi africani amici di Gerardo Núñez, conosciuti dopo uno sbarco clandestino e che in seguito hanno accompagnato il chitarrista durante i suoi concerti, aiutandolo nell'organizzazione. Una vicenda raccontata attraverso le vibranti e coinvolgenti atmosfere del flamenco, che pervadono l'intera registrazione, fatto salvo per alcuni episodi versati a un atteggiamento più jazz rock, altre in chitarra-solo e alcune più classicheggianti. Al fianco di Núñez troviamo, tra i ...

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Mariano Diaz Quartet: Plan B

Read "Plan B" reviewed by Ken Kase


Originally from Argentina, pianist Mariano Diaz is part of a growing circle of accomplished jazz musicians based in Spain. As a pianist and composer, Diaz's approach is assertive and rhythmically dense, and Plan B contains a breadth of settings and moods. The cohesiveness between the musicians and the material make this disc a worthwhile listen.Among the quartet's most striking qualities is the seemingly effortless penchant for interesting rhythmic interaction which pervades the entire disc. Given Diaz's spirited, intensely ...


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