Modern jazz-fusion with unique compositions, free forms, free improvisation played by a Top brazilian quartet.
Recorded in August of 2011
and released worldwide in December 2011 in a 5 hours section in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, Free Fusion was all recorded live, without overdubs,
with the expectation to capture the interaction and freedom of the
musicians.
7 songs composed by the guitar player Mateus Starling. The quartet is completed by Berval Moraes (bass), Julio Merlino (tenor sax) and Lucio Vieira (drums), some of the best musicians in Brazil.
The name free fusion is a chance to reduce the cd in 2 words, showing the propose of this album, freedom in forms and harmony, that is the main part of compositions and improvisations. The mix of elements and styles like rock, jazz, groove and Brazilian music close one quick definition about the title and the intention of the fusion played by the quartet.
In the press:
"With highly developed chops sharpened in varied settings Mateus Starling is a very promising guitarist who thankfully can deliver without having to sound like everyone else".
7 songs composed by the guitar player Mateus Starling. The quartet is completed by Berval Moraes (bass), Julio Merlino (tenor sax) and Lucio Vieira (drums), some of the best musicians in Brazil.
The name free fusion is a chance to reduce the cd in 2 words, showing the propose of this album, freedom in forms and harmony, that is the main part of compositions and improvisations. The mix of elements and styles like rock, jazz, groove and Brazilian music close one quick definition about the title and the intention of the fusion played by the quartet.
In the press:
"With highly developed chops sharpened in varied settings Mateus Starling is a very promising guitarist who thankfully can deliver without having to sound like everyone else".
(All about jazz by Mark F. Turner)
"Mateus Starling is part of a new and great generation of musicians. His debut album presents great compositions and amazing instrumental executions from this young and talent musician.
(Guitar player Brazil)
"Mateus himself plays well-chosen notes with tremendous feeling. He shows no fear of getting out there when he is improvising, and no ego to limit his ability to demonstrate his delicate touch when the music calls for it".
(Jazz-rock-world by Rick Calic)
"I was literally blown away by this guy, amazing compositions and masterful playing, a true jazz fusion product".
(Jazz-rock-fusion-guitar blog by Stan Stapleton)
"If we want to find any similarity to Mateus playing we need to make a great effort cause he has a very unique touch."
(Axe magazine – Italy)
"Mateus Starling, guitar player from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is of those who embrace the idea of many possibilities to fusion by exploring new sonorities, sometimes using dodecaphonist techniques of composition or by using improvisational ways. It is an essential part of his musical personality as you can hear in his first solo album ".
(Cover guitar – Brazil)
