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DL MEDIA
MILTON NASCIMENTO & THE JOBIM TRIO/Novas Bossas: As strange as it seems, you can do a tribute Jobim without recording another version of “Girl from Ipanema”. Four key players in the evolution of contemporary Brazilian music got reacquainted in the course of celebrating Jobim’s 80th birthday and found the sparks that flew over 40 years ago were still warm. A classy date with nothing you’d expect if you’re a samba tourist, this collection goes deep into the works of Jobim and while the material is treated with the proper respect it’s also great listening. Simply a high caliber date not to be missed.
14817 (EMI)
GO MEDIA
JAY D’AMICO TRIO/Tuscan Prelude: The intersection of Italy, jazz and classical music has worked well for D’Amico in the past and in that spirit he’s gone back to the well and drawn great results. A very elegant adult trio date, the music is both easy and compelling serving up some really fine listening. However you want to tag the goods, this is first class contemporary, adult instrumental music. While it does have its yupscale veneer, you can listen to this even if you’re not having brunch.
1013 (CAP)
JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
STRYKER/SLAGLE BAND/The Scene: A nice, solid, contemporary jazz outing that has its heart and roots in Coltrane sessions like “The Cats”, these tight pros know how to come on like the New York express train. Everyone on here is a well seasoned leader in their own right and they simply know how to deliver the goods. Simply a stunning straight ahead date that doesn’t have wasted note from start to finish. If you like something well constructed that has the feel of a really hot jam, this is sure to impress you.
200810 (Zoho)
BOB MOVER/It Amazes Me: If Hank Jones takes the trouble to call someone one of the greatest musicians of all time, it’s got my attention. Mover was in the process of amassing quite a resume and all of a sudden he disappeared for 20 years. If he was waiting to pick his spot for the right place to come back, he certainly couldn’t have wished for a better comeback vehicle than this set. The singing saxman serves up an incredible mainstream date that the straight ahead jazz fan will absolutely flip for. Classy and smart throughout, this is the kind of record that can stand shoulder to shoulder with any of your favorite Blue Note or Verve sessions.
200809 (Zoho)
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
JAYME STONE & MANSA SISSOKO/Africa to Appalachia: Here is a perfect example of the kind of music that would not find its way to disk if not for the good offices of concerned arts councils. Stone traces the history of the banjo from Africa to America in a set that mixes African field hollers with some really great bluegrass. Obviously the product of a fertile mind, at first blush it seems that you need to be a real NPR type to appreciate this. Having open-minded world beat ears doesn’t hurt either. At times, the expert musicianship makes you feel like you are listening to sketches “Graceland 2”. Certainly a wildly creative set that requires more than a casual listen.
200 (www.Jaymestone.com)
Volume 31/Number 290
August 16, 2008
MIDWEST RECORD
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Lake Zurich, IL., 60047
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
©2008 Midwest Record
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