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ELI DEGIBRI ~ LIVE AT LOUIS 649 ANZIC 3001 (Barcode: 896434001115) ~ ISRAEL ~ Jazz Recorded: 2007 Released: 2008 3rd album by Israeli (resident in US) saxophonist / composer Eli DegibriFind albums by this artist, one of several young Israeli Jazz players, who established themselves as part of the new vibrant generation of top international players. Degibri is a member of the Al FosterFind albums by this artist quartet / trio and for 3 years was a member of the Herbie HancockFind albums by this artist sextet, credentials that would make any aspiring Jazz musician proud. In parallel he also leads his own ensembles, which perform predominantly his own compositions. This album presents Degibri in an unusual trio setting with Hammond player Gary VersaceFind albums by this artist and drummer Obed CalvaireFind albums by this artist, playing live in a tiny NY Jazz club. The material is all, except for a couple of standards, composed by Degibri, and the trio is obviously having a great time performing. The soaring Hammond (one of my favorite instruments) and soulful saxophone create a somewhat "retro" atmosphere for this entire gig, which is truly delightful and reminiscent of the good old days, when music was played straight from the heart. The great thing about this album is that it can be enjoyed on many levels; it is great fun to listen to, but it also presents plenty of sophistication and insightful moments for a Jazz connoisseur, who listens below the surface and beyond the obvious. I can assure anybody that this album is absolutely worth your attention; Hammond lovers (which have a hard time these days to find new recordings) should jump on this like flies on honey!

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