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Nick Lombardelli: Secret Suite

Read "Secret Suite" reviewed by David A. Orthmann

by David A. Orthmann
April 11, 2021

Nick Lombardelli's debut recording as a leader heralds the arrival of a prodigious composer, arranger and instrumentalist. Secret Suite is a five-part work that deftly fuses composed material and the improvisations of nearly everyone in an eight-piece band, including drummer Matt Scarano who initiates “Solid Ground" and caps off “A New View," the suite's final movement. ...

Article: Album Review

Nick Lombardelli: Secret Suite

Read "Secret Suite" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
March 28, 2021

It's easy to see the influence of blues and popular music in jazz. After all, many jazz standards were originally popular songs, and blues is where jazz music originated. Classical music, though, has also featured prominently in jazz, but it doesn't always get the same level of recognition. However, some of the greatest jazz musicians and ...