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  | EMIL VIKLICKY ~ EMIL VIKLICKY 60
MULTISONIC 310756 (Barcode: 741941075626) ~ CZECH REPUBLIC ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2008 Released: 2009
This album presents a live recording celebrating the 60th birthday of the great Czech pianist / composer Emil ViklickyFind albums by this artist and paying tribute to his enormous contribution to the local and international Jazz scene. It features the Viklicky trio with the superb bassist Frantisek UhlirFind albums by this artist and drummer Laco TroppFind albums by this artist (he plays on just one track), both veterans of the Czech scene and Viklicky´s cohorts since many years, and a host of guests invited especially for the occasion.
These guests are Jazz musicians who played with Viklicky in the past and share his passion for music: Belgian flautist / saxophonist Steve HoubenFind albums by this artist, British saxophonist Julian NicholasFind albums by this artist, US drummer Dick WellerFind albums by this artist and German harmonica player Hendrik MeurkensFind albums by this artist. Together they play nine pieces, three of which are standards and the rest are originals composed by Viklicky and his guests. The obvious rapport and mutual respect, as well as the festive occasion all contribute to the relaxed atmosphere present herein, which works in favor of the music.
There are of course many exceptional solos by the host and his guests. The music is mainstream Jazz, kept well within the tradition, which emphasizes melody and harmony, fabulously and elegantly executed by all the participants. A must for all piano lovers!
Side Note
This album is a part of the “Jazz Na Hrade (Jazz At Prague Castle)” series, released by the Czech MultisonicFind albums on this label label, which presents live recordings performed at various locations inside the charming Prague Castle, now the residence of the President of the Czech Republic.
The series was initiated in 2004 by President Vaclav KlausFind albums by this artist, who often introduces the players himself on these albums, and symbolizes the respect and love of all things Cultural by the Czech People, including Jazz of course.
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