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Harry Allen meets Trio da Paz (Ed. Jpn)

Harry Allen* & Trio da Paz
Discs: Jazz / Bossa nova

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Seal	Swing Bros.
Style	Jazz / Bossa nova
Original Edition Year	2007
Instrumental

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Harry Allen (saxo tenor)

Trio da Paz: Romero Lubambo (guitar), Nilson Matta (bass), Duduka Da Fonseca (drums).

Grabado en Nola Recording Studios, en la ciudad de Nueva York (USA), los dias 7 y 8 de marzo de 2007.

Deliciosa selección de standards de jazz interpretados a ritmo de bossa nova por el saxofonista estadounidense de la actualidad, que, por la suavidad de su sonido y la fluidez de su fraseo, mejor se adecúa al estilo nacido en Rio de Janeiro a finales de los 50, impecablemente acompañado por el Trio da Paz.

"The combination of saxophonist Harry Allen, an accomplished international musician and the trio of Lubambo, Matta, and Da Fonseca, an internationally known trio from Brazil, makes some really magical music in this offering, Harry Allen meets Trio da Paz. Allen has long known the trio and has wanted to record with them but schedules and other time conflicts had prevented the four from coming together. Finally, with the support of Harry's Japanese record label, they were able to gather in the studio in New York City and complete a truly international effort. A Brazilian trio, an American sax player, on a Japanese label!.

Choosing songs from the extensive collections of great jazz classics and popular tunes that lend themselves to jazz interpretation must have been a real challenge. The list that wound up on this CD is a good representation, but lacks the definitive Brazilian stylings that one would expect. However, the Trio and Allen deliver a well-rounded performance of some real favorites. The opening song "S'wonderful", a Gershwin favorite of most any standards lover is delivered impeccably. The ensemble then takes on a number of old familiar songs, and in doing so, pays homage to the composer, and the culture of Brazilian/American jazz. Allen's work has all the texture and beauty one has come to expect from him over the years. What is a real treat is the interplay between he and the guitarist Romero Lubambo, reminiscent of Getz and Jobim, it has an almost lusty character to it. This album with its fresh interpretations of classics is truly entertaining. Plain and simple, you enjoy listening to this CD, no matter where you are. The selections, "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", "Taking a Chance on Love", "The Nearness of You" each offers something special, whether it is Allen's subtle note massaging or Lubambos expansive use of the fretboard to communicate the emotions of the song, you are entertained by all of it.

The balance of the instruments is another thing that you will note in this work. Never does Allen walk over the Trio, and Trio da Paz is always present, and Lubambo and Matta rise and fall in timely well executed compliment to Allen's sax work. Lubambo is an integral part of the Trio, and partners well with Allen during all the songs. Especially in the case of "I Concentrate on You" in which the rhythmic chords of Lubambo sets the pace and anticipation for Allen's sultry notes. "You Must Believe in Spring" is one of my personal favorites. Already a wonderful composition, the gentle interpretation by Allen and Lubambo take it a step further. Their rendition is very emotional and full of expression.

A pleasant surprise is the "Theme from MASH,Suicide is Painless". Lubambo stretches out with a beautiful solo in this piece reminding me that it was originally a piece for two guitars. The rest of the CD reinforces my initial reaction, it is a very entertaining work. The final song "The Continental" ties it all in nicely with a Brazilian jazz feel on an old standard. Nicely executed by the Trio with Allen delivering his great sax stylings. If you long for the days of Getz and Jobim and some great Brazilian stylings on some old favorites, Harry Allen meets Trio da Paz is for you." Chuck Vecoli (jazzrevie.com, 28.03.2007)