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  | SIMONA DE ROSA / CONFUSION PROJECT ~ FEATHERS
NOT ON LABEL ~ POLAND ~ Jazz-World Fusion
Recorded: 2024 Released: 2024
This is the 5th album by Polish Jazz Trio Confusion ProjectFind albums by this artist, which comprises of pianist Michal CiesielskiFind albums by this artist, bass guitarist Piotr GierszewskiFind albums by this artist and drummer Adam GolickiFind albums by this artist, and their first recording as an accompanying ensemble of Italian vocalist Simona De RosaFind albums by this artist. Several artists guest on selected tracks. The album presents eight tracks, five of which are composed by Ciesielski or co-composed by him and De Rosa, and the other three are traditional World Music melodies. The album was recorded at the excellent Monochrom Studio and engineered by Ignacy GruszeckiFind albums by this artist, with the usual superb results.
The music incorporates a wide range of World Music influences, including Latin, Mediterranean and Asian motives, which turns the album into a vibrant listening experience, full of lively rhythms and touching melodies, constantly changing moods and colors.
The level of the instrumental performances and the vocals is impeccable, which is hardly surprising. De Rosa has an impressive vocal range and skillfully uses vocalese in addition to her vocal parts. The piano trio takes a certain step back, which does not mean that their playing is less impressive. Ciesielski is a remarkable pianist, capable of adapting his style to all the various styles, Gierszewski’s bass pulsations are the anchor of the music and Golicki keeps everything swinging with taste and elegance.
Overall, this is a pleasant, vibrant and interesting Jazz-World Fusion album, which is accessible to a wide audience, without compromising the aesthetic and Artistic level of the music. Both the original compositions and the arrangements of the folkloristic themes are exciting and entertaining, making the album a truly enjoyable listening experience.
| | Updated: 20/04/2025Posted: 20/04/2025 | CD 1 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend |
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