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Simon Nabatov 3+2: Verbs
by Glenn Astarita
Renowned Germany-based pianist Simon Nabatov's piano work is both technically proficient and emotionally resonant, weaving intricate melodies and harmonies that unfold with each track. And his fingers dance across the keys with a precision and passion that is almost scandalous, as if the piano itself blushes with each touch. One notable aspect of the outing is its eclectic range of influences. Nabatov effortlessly incorporates elements from various musical traditions, including classical, avant-garde, and free jazz. This fusion of ...
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by John Sharpe
What constitutes a composition? German-based Russian-born pianist Simon Nabatov makes a convincing case that a simple verbal instruction can suffice on Verbs. It is not a claim he makes himself, but the six supposed improvisations each mines such a distinctive seam that, although spontaneously conceived without melody or other formal arrangement, the initial proposition proves enough. Perhaps germane to the achievement is the presence of the pianist's regular trio mates, bassist Stefan Schönegg and drummer Dominik Mahnig, although that is ...
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by Angelo Leonardi
Il titolo e la foto di copertina sono allusivi e non vanno presi alla lettera. Il pianista Simon Nabatov e il sassofonista Frank Gratkowski non hanno deciso di abbandonare la libera improvvisazione per un omaggio al repertorio da ballo ma includono nella collaborazione il giovane batterista Dominik Mahnig, che si aggiunge in metà dei brani del disco. Anche se pubblicata nel 2020 la registrazione risale a una session in studio (a Colonia) di tre anni prima. A ...
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