2010-02-20
Considering that both music and sculpting utilize the concepts of space, limited by form...blah, blah, blah...this album is a tribute to sculptor Eduardo Chilada, according to the liner notes. This is instrumental jazz, not unlike something you would hear on your weekly smooth jazz radio show or at your coffee shop. Originally from Spain, guitarist, Gabriel Riesco,, has surrounded himself with able musicians from all over the world and who encompass loads of credentials. The musicianship here is admirable, but there is nothing the least bit challenging about this release, except the liner notes, of course. Rebecca RuthMike Longo And The New York State Of The Art Jazz Ensemble
Live From New York
CLAYTON CAMERON AND THE JAZZ EXPLOSION
Here's To The Messengers: A Tribute to Art Blakey
Little Charlie And Organ Grinder Swing
Skronky Tonk
HAPPY APPLE
The Peace Between Our Companies
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
SONDRE LERCHE & THE FACES DOWN QUARTET
Duper Sessions
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