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PROJETO B ~ A NOITE EDITIO PRINCEPS 12 (Barcode: 7898901556121) ~ BRAZIL ~ Jazz Recorded: 2006 Released: 2007 2nd album by Brazilian Jazz ensemble Projeto BFind albums by this artist. This sensational sextet, led by guitarist and main composer Yvo UrsiniFind albums by this artist, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting contemporary Jazz groups. Although playing completely original music, the group is clearly influenced by a variety of (all excellent) sources such as 20th Century Classical music (Igor StravinskyFind albums by this artist and Oliver MessiaenFind albums by this artist) and the Avant-Garde Jazz and Rock tradition of Frank ZappaFind albums by this artist, Miles DavisFind albums by this artist, Bill FriselFind albums by this artistl and John ZornFind albums by this artist. The composed music leaves plenty of space for group improvisation and considering the amazing talents by all the group members this works like a dream. The album is a continuous suite portraying a night in a modern megalopolis (like São Paulo where thy come from). The music flows through a variety of moods and tempos, quiet subdued passages and eruptions of frenzy, blending into one unbelievably beautiful piece of modern music. Anything I might be able to say about this music will be completely inadequate in comparison to the lofty experience of listening to the music itself; therefore I’ll only say that every serious music lover on this planet will surely enjoy this magnificent opus. Absolutely essential!

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PROJETO B ~ ANDARILHO NOT ON LABEL (Barcode: 7898254975662) ~ BRAZIL ~ Jazz Recorded: 2002 - 2004 Released: 2004 1st album by the Brazilian Jazz ensemble Projeto BFind albums by this artist, an instrumental septet playing some of the most interesting and imaginative music ever recorded. Deeply rooted in both modern Jazz and modern Classical music, the music combines the two perfectly. All the musicians are superb instrumentalists and the tricky arrangements and complex compositions are performed with grace and elegance, as if they required little effort to execute. The band’s guitarist Yvo UrsiniFind albums by this artist and saxophonist Leonardo Muniz CorrêaFind albums by this artist composed all the music (except one track, which is based on a Charles IvesFind albums by this artist composition). The overall effect is absolutely stunning and overwhelmingly captivating, proving that music has still so much to offer when handled by true Artists. A must!

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