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NYSQ: Sleight Of Hand

Read "Sleight Of Hand" reviewed by Roger Farbey


Acronymically if not quite stylistically taking its cue from the Modern Jazz Quartet, the New York Standards Quartet delivers the goods in a respectful and often driving manner as evidenced by the opener, Mal Waldron's ballad “Soul Eyes" which is given an allegro makeover.Instantly recognisable as a Monk tune, “Ask Me Now" bears the characteristic TM trademark rhythmically choppy irregularity and irresistible charm. Following a loyal and Coltrane-esque reading of Duke Ellington's “In A Sentimental Mood," the only ...

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NYSQ: Power of 10

Read "Power of 10" reviewed by Maurizio Zerbo


Il nome, abbreviato, del New York Standards Quartet rimanda all'intento di riproporre in chiave contemporanea i classici della tradizione jazzistica. La decennale esperienza concertistica e discografica cui allude il titolo del CD sostiene un interessante vocabolario armonico, con una grande attenzione per il dettaglio e la costruzione della frase solistica. Lo dimostra emblematicamente la swingante rilettura di “Lush Life" per riassumere l'essenza del jazz: comunicativa, swing, capacità di trasmettere profonde emozioni racchiuse nell'attimo irripetibile di ammalianti improvvisazioni estemporanee.

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Sleight Of Hand

Whirlwind Recordings
2017

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Power of 10

Whirlwind Recordings
2016

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