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  | PAUL BLEY ~ ANNETTE
HATOLOGY 674 (Barcode: 752156067429) ~ USA ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1992 Released: 2010
This is a brilliant album by American Giant pianist / composer Paul BleyFind albums by this artist, one of the greatest Jazz modernists with an extensive recording legacy, which is full of treasures. In a trio setting with trumpeter Franz KoglmannFind albums by this artist and bassist Gary PeacockFind albums by this artist, they perform a set of wonderfully lyrical composition by the great Annette PeacockFind albums by this artist (except the title track composed / improvised by the trio). The drum-less trio is ideal for this intimate music, which becomes a dreamy suite of delicate touches and melancholic vistas. The performances are absolutely stellar and the music stunning, which of course is not surprising. This album is an example of perfection in every sense and I can´t imagine any connoisseur of modern Jazz not falling in love with this gem instantly. Exquisite stuff!
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  | FRANZ KOGLMANN ~ L`HEURE BLEUE
HATOLOGY 571 (Barcode: 752156057123) ~ AUSTRIA ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1991 Released: 2003
This is a long overdue reissue of the beautiful album by Austrian trumpeter / composer Franz KoglmannFind albums by this artist, one of the most important representatives of European Free Jazz scene. The album includes two separate sessions, one with a quartet, which includes the wonderful veteran British clarinetist Tony CoeFind albums by this artist (definitely one of top world clarinet players), guitarist Burkhard StanglFind albums by this artist and bassist Klaus KochFind albums by this artist, and the other a duet with pianist Misha MengelbergFind albums by this artist. Most of the music is composed by Koglmann with a few compositions by other arranged by him. The album presents a wonderful atmosphere of melodic approach to modern Jazz, mixed with improvised passages and highly individualistic soloing. All the musicians perform beautifully, especially Coe, who has been my favorite for decades. This album is accessible to most Jazz listeners, well beyond the Free Jazz genre, as its gentle approach and deep aesthetics transcendent musical borders. Superb stuff!
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