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Jazzanova: In Between
by AAJ Staff
This six-man collective hailing from Berlin, Germany are pretty much the alpha and omega of nu-jazz, broken beat, or whatever else you want to call it. They are one of the original collectives to shape and meld the nu-jazz genre, and they are still coaxing its malleable boundaries into new configurations and alloys. Meanwhile there are a lot of other producers chasing their shadow, but it all comes full circle with Jazzanova. Incredibly, for a group that has such an ...
read moreDrum Maestro Akira Tana Puts A Gorgeous Spin On The Brazilian Songbook With JAZZaNOVA
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Mouthpiece Music
AKIRA TANA didn’t have to go looking for Brazilian music as a young musician. An elite jazz drummer since the mid-1970s, he’s been immersed in the verdant hothouse of Brazil’s surging rhythms and sensuous melodies his entire career. His new album JAZZaNOVA, which is slated for release by Vega on March 1, 2018, reflects an abiding passion kindled by his formative experiences with some of Brazilian jazz’s foundational figures. It’s a treasure trove of Brazilian riches, with beautifully crafted arrangements ...
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Jazzanova's New Album: Funkhaus Studio Sessions
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Press Junkie PR
Whoever had the chance to see Jazzanova play live during the last three years knows how magical this experience can be. The Berlin based outfit transports the richness and sublimity of their productions (own compositions and remixes) perfectly on stage. And it adds this extra twist to the performance which makes the music even more tangible and human. In last November the 2 producers of Jazzanova, Stefan Leisering & Axel Reinemer & the original Jazzanova touring band brought the spirit ...
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