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Ari Erev: Flow
by Howard Mandel
In Flow, pianist-composer Ari Erev and his players pour fresh energies into the bounty of sounds that sweeten our world. They do so in accord with the principles of personal expression, collaborative sensitivity and creative sophistication that characterizes jazz in all its gloriously open forms. A century since this music's birth, through decades that have witnessed its myriad stylistic developments and global sweep, it's no surprise anymore but simply a pleasure to hear masterful musicians from everywhere---Israel included--bring life to ...
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by Edward Blanco
Flow is the third recording as leader from prominent Israeli pianist Ari Erev and follows the themes of time" and change" that titled his previous albums. On this endeavor, Erev designs a project that reflects his affinity for the percussive Latin sound by including a touch of Afro-Cuban rhythms as one of the elements in a generally post-bop environment of rich harmonic flavor. The Tel-Aviv-based pianist delivers a primarily original selection with the exception of a few cover tunes in ...
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Jump into the Water
From: FlowBy Eli Magen