Flo Bublys Brumcalli -][- PRIVATEBEN [ITM]

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European, Flo Bublys Brumcalli, Jazz

Flo Bublys Brumcalli - PRIVATEBEN

Flo Bublys Brumcalli -][- PRIVATEBEN – [ITM, 2011]

The music of Brumcalli has an unusual character. At first glance, it might remind the listener of marching bands from New Orleans. That initial impression would not be fundamentally wrong, but, even so, Brumcalli is different. These young musicians grew up by the Spree and Elbe rivers, not on the banks of the Mississippi, and their music is driven by what impresses, worries, disconcerts, and preoccupies them.

Beneath the surface a sea of seething ophistication is brewing. Florian Bublys belongs to the tradition of drummers who double as band leaders: for every number he imagines the “groove” that he then realizes in conjunction with the band.

He plays one of the voices on percussion, which is intensified by the others with their disparate backgrounds. Brumcalli is a fresh band comprising musicians from Berlin and Dresden, with a carefree attitude and yet with a deep commitment to the imperative to “Play your own thing!” —Deep.hu/Catalog

Tomasz Stanko Quintet -||- Dark Eyes

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European, Jazz, Tomasz Stanko, Trumpet

Tomasz Stanko Quintet - Dark Eyes

Tomasz Stanko Quintet -||- Dark Eyes – [ECM Records, 2010]

This release features Stanko’s current group recorded April 09. The quintet turned in a wonderful set last night in San Francisco the day after Poland’s air tragedy. (I had reservations about this new young band, considering the strength of Wasileski/Kurkiewics and Miskiewics on Stanko’s last 3 efforts- (Soul of Things, Suspended Night, Lontano), but the new band is wonderful. The addition Jacob Bro on reserved guitar adds a lot to the sound of this album. The cuts are shorter, but very cohesive and well programmed. In all of Stanko’s releases there are always a few real standouts, for me this record flows beautifully as a complete work. The Samba cut really works for me as the drummer really swings it. I have about 6 of Stanko’s releases, and all are great, but this may very well be my strong favorite.

Sometimes I need my Kermit Ruffins, sometimes I need the reflective, emotive European trumpet such as Stanko. The addition of Jacob Bro on guitar may further the usual comparisons to 1969’s Miles Davis’ “In a Silent Way” period, as there is some John McLaughlin inspired nuance but the comparison can only be used to broaden the discussion, as Stanko’s compositions and execution stand brilliantly alone in the Jazz world. Best of year contender. —C Whitby/Amazon.com

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Subfive | Safari

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European, Funk, Fusion, Jazz

Subfive, Safari

Subfive | Safari [Nu-Voices/Fusion]

Finally the much-anticipated 2nd studio album from top Swedish funk/fusion quintet Subfive is released on CD baby.

”Safari” is very much a band effort, with all members involved in the creative process and sharing producer duties. The subfive sound has evolved considerably since the debut album, maturing into a highly dynamic and multi-faceted ensemble entity with a slightly rougher edge, while still maintaining the Subfive trademarks of lyricism, tightly woven, infectious grooves and high-level interaction. ”Safari” was very well recieved in Japan, upon its release earlier this fall. ~ CDBaby.com