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Manny Bobenrieth Ensemble: Tangata
Think again.
In the hands of Manny Bobenrieth, the accordion is definitely a jazz instrument. Bobenrieth, a Chilean now based near Washington, D.C., earned the first-ever degree in music performance on accordion from Catholic University, and his first CD release, Tangata , proves him to be a true virtuoso on the often maligned instrument.
The album focuses on the music of Astor Piazzolla, the Argentinean tango master, whose music has previously been interpreted by jazz artists like Gary Burton, Charlie Byrd and Phil Woods, as well as by the Kronos Quartet. Piazzolla is the perfect vehicle for Bobenrieth and his fine sextet of accordion, piano, vibes, guitar, violin and bass. The ensemble moves adroitly through eight of Piazzolla's richly romantic, multi-textured compositions, plus two by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Cole Porter's "I Love You, Samantha." The group interplay is exceptional, the arrangements complex and exciting, and the whole album has a lush, tropical feel. And the players deliver plenty of the emotion that is at the heart of the tango - passion.
Bobenrieth takes his place at the head of the pack of jazz accordionists; more importantly, he's delivered an album of memorable music that bodes well for his future.
Track Listing
Invierno Porteno, Verano Porteno, I Love You Samantha, La Muerte del Angel, Contrabajissimo, Milonga del Angel, Fugata, Zingaro, Chovendo Na Roseira, Soledad, Michelangelo 70, Tangata.
Personnel
Manny Bobenrieth, accordion; Chuck Redd, vibes and percussion; Kathleen Burchedean, piano; Chuck Underwood, guitar; Bruno Nasta, violin; Tom Fowler, bass.
Album information
Title: Tangata | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: R & L Records
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