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Album Review

Vince Tampio: Adult Children

Read "Adult Children" reviewed by Geno Thackara


At first glance, it's unclear whether Vince Tampio wants to imply something optimistic or dystopian with the strange cityscape on the cover of Adult Children (and with the title, for that matter). As a reflection of some strange times, such a striking image has plenty of room for interpretations positive and negative. It also could not be more apt for the funky urban-Afro-jungle-dub-jazz party within. This affair is a thick fusion stew with loud electric jazz and rhythm-heavy highlife music ...

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Vince Tampio: The Nook

Read "The Nook" reviewed by Geno Thackara


There's always something reassuring about the pleasingly familiar, whether it's a favorite shirt, a nice helping of comfort food or the coziness of a frequent neighborhood hangout. jny: Philadelphia's Tattooed Mom Bar fits the bill for Vince Tampio and a few good friends. Besides evoking that welcoming atmosphere with its title and cover, The Nook's classic-sounding bop and swing should make Blue Note or Prestige Records aficionados feel right at home from the first downbeat. For a trumpeter ...

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Adult Children

Self Produced
2020

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The Nook

Self Produced
2018

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Season's Greetings

Self Produced
2018

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A Duo Tribute to...

Self Produced
2015

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