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  | DI TORO / GOLOUBEV / MATHISEN ~ TRIONOMICS
CALIGOLA 2340 (Barcode: 8033433293406) ~ ITALY ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023
This is an album by a Jazz trio led by Russian (resident in Italy) bassist / composer Yuri GoloubevFind albums by this artist, with Italian pianist Michele Di ToroFind albums by this artist and Norwegian guitarist Hans MathisenFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, four of which are original compositions by Mathisen and three each by Goloubev and Di Toro. The album offers a brilliant sound quality.
The music is all melodic modern Jazz, offering elegant tunes, which are ideal vehicles for the trio members to show their excellent skills as instrumentalists and improvisers, which is the focus of the album. Mostly ballad oriented, the music flows gently and delicately, which enables the listener to enjoy every single note. It is all about beauty, elegance and cooperation, with no “show off” or unnecessary barrage of notes, au contraire every touch of the strings or keys seems to be perfectly designed to fit the music.
Goloubev’s bass playing is on the same level of presence and amount of soloing, making the trio a perfectly balanced music making unit, and his beautiful tone, technique and rounded ambience are absolutely wonderful. As such this album is a true delight for Jazz bass lovers.
Overall, this is a delightful listening experience, full of great melodic themes and virtuosic instrumental performances, which puts the bass as a full-fledged partner in the trio setting. Goloubev is certainly a player worth keeping an eye (ear) on and the album deserves an honorable place in any serious Jazz records collection.
| | Updated: 19/12/2025Posted: 19/12/2025 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
  | MICHELE DI TORO / YURI GOLOUBEV ~ DUONOMICS
CALIGOLA 2249 (Barcode: 8033433292492) ~ ITALY ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2018 Released: 2018
This is an album by the duo comprising of Italian pianist / composer Michele Di ToroFind albums by this artist and Russian (resident in Italy) bassist / composer Yuri GoloubevFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, two (one each) are original compositions by Di Toro and Goloubev and the rest are standards. The album offers an excellent sound quality, which is one of the usual qualities by Jazz albums recorded in Italy.
The intimate duo format is ideal for the musicians to express their mutual respect and long-lasting camaraderie, which developed over time and albums they recorded together, mostly in a trio setting. Now, within the duo setting, they can embrace to close cooperation, which allows both their individual expression and cooperative effort, unadulterated by any external influences.
It is quite unusual to hear the way the duo manages to share the responsibility for the outcome of their cooperation, especially as far as giving each other both space and responsibility. The presence of the bass is felt very strongly every step of the way, bringing fond memories of the Bill EvansFind albums by this artist / Scott LaFaroFind albums by this artist interplays. Classically trained Goloubev has both the training and the talent to be there up front with the piano at all time, ignoring the traditional roles of soloist / accompanist – hence probably the meaning of the album’s title.
Overall, this is a beautiful piece of Jazz music, which should completely satisfy even the sternest critics and pampered connoisseurs. Full of joy from making music together and presenting the brilliant “Art of the Duo” at its full meaning of the idiom. Wholeheartedly recommended!
| | Updated: 12/01/2026Posted: 12/01/2026 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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