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Arseny Ryklov: Forgotten Melody
by Peter J. Hoetjes
Released on the St. Petersburg-based Rainy Days label, Arseny Ryklov's Forgotten Melody is categorized, by the pianist himself, as contemporary jazz." While undoubtedly true, this is an interesting classification, given his background. There are two styles that made the biggest impact on me," Ryklov states, ECM and classical music, particularly impressionists and Russian composers." While this trio album does contain a few moments clearly inspired by dreamy impressionism, particularly during its second half, the overt classical influences heard here are ...
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