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LACO DECZI / CELLULA NEW YORK ~ GADULA ISLAND ARTA 10102 (Barcode: 8595017410222) ~ CZECH REPUBLIC ~ Jazz Recorded: 2000 Released: 2000 This is a great album by the Czech trumpeter / composer / bandleader Laco DecziFind albums by this artist, recorded with his US quartet, which also includes keyboardist Bryan CharetteFind albums by this artist, bassist Steve ClarckFind albums by this artist and drummer Andrea ValentiniFind albums by this artist. Deczi, who´s been active on the local scene since the 1960s, is one of the veterans of Czech Jazz and has recorded many excellent albums over the years. This recording presents ten original compositions, seven by Deczi and three by other band members. The music is fresh and quite superb, performed excellently by the quartet. Deczi´s trumpet still sounds strong and remarkably articulate and he´s losing nothing of his virtuosity over time. His lyricism is especially apparent in the ballads, but even in up-tempo pieces his playing is quite remarkable. There are very few contemporary trumpeters with a tone that comes even close to his. For trumpet lover this album is a true gem, which will give them many unexpected surprises, all for the good of course. Although quite mainstream and conventional, this is excellent intelligent Jazz, of the highest quality, which should gratify every Jazz lover. Recommended!

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