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  | CHRISTIAN PABST ~ THE PALM TREE LINE
JAZZSICK 5170 (Barcode: 885150706411) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz-World Fusion
Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023
This is an album by German (resident in Italy) Jazz pianist / composer Christian PabstFind albums by this artist, recorded in a classic piano trio format with Italian bassist Francesco PierottiFind albums by this artist and drummer Lorenzo BrilliFind albums by this artist. Vocalist Ilaria ForcinitiFind albums by this artist guests on two tracks and accordionist Federico GiliFind albums by this artist guests on one track. The album presents eight tracks, one of which is an original composition by Pabst and the rest originate from various sources.
As the album’s title suggests, the inspiration and the music on this album originates from the “south”, i.e. places where palm trees grow (Italy, Cuba Mexico, etc.), and as a person who sees palm trees from the windows of his house I couldn’t feel more agreeable ;)
The arrangements often take the music away from the familiar origins, but the southern spirit, slightly Latin, somewhat romantic, at other times soaring, is “in the air” at all times, creating a wonderful journey spiced with beautiful melodies and Jazzy ornaments.
The rhythm section is perfect for the task, with wonderfully warm bass lines and delicate drums parts, which drive the piano lines to safe shores. Pabst is a true romantic, with a great touch on the keyboards, which one would not expect normally from a Northerner (scusi). The guests add the proverbial cherry on top, and the entire album is simply a delight, to be accepted with a smile.
Overall, this is a perfect example of Jazz, which is both highly entertaining and sophisticated, without any aesthetic compromises. The performances are brilliant, but not overbearing, the atmosphere is informal, but highly professional, in short this is the way we Southerners treat life – seriously, but with pleasure. I loved this album from start to finish!
| | Updated: 05/02/2024Posted: 05/02/2024 | CD 1 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend |
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