Jazz Journal Magazine October 2012

Jim Mullen The UK's own jazz individualist talks to Mark Gardner. The former Glaswegian newspaperman doesn’t mince words when discussing music and those who write about it

Spike Robinson Simon Spillett recalls the Indiana Jones of the Great American Songbook, subject of a new, previously unissued session on the Hep label

NYJO The National Youth Jazz Orchestra has a new leader and a new record of ‘different’ material. Brian Morton asks how it is dealing with the most radical change in its 50-year career

Profiles NYJO's first drummer,Bobby  Worth; Wigan trumpeter turned singer Georgina Jackson; Leeds college prof Mark Donlonon jazz and the clave 

Ruby Braff In a books extra, Steve Voce reviews Tom Hustad’s massive Braff bio-itinerary

Books & DVD reviews David Liebman; Bill Evans; Benny Golson; The Heath brothers; Hank Jones

Record reviews Over 70 recent issues covered

October 2012 contents in full

Negroni’s Trio On Tour To Support New CD "On The Way"

Negroni’s Trio On Tour To Support New CD

Negroni's Trio - "On The Way"
(AA Records & Entertainment AAX 1233) 
Street Date September 18th, 2012
featuring Jose Negroni-Piano  Nomar Negroni-Drums  Josh Allen-Acoustic Bass  Special Guests:  Dr Ed Calle-Tenor and Soprano Saxophone  Federico Britos-Violin

Upcoming Live Appearances Wednesday, October 3rd Twins Jazz Club Washington DC Friday, October 5th Ryles Jazz Club Boston, Massachusetts Monday, October 8th Zinc Bar New York, New York Tuesday, October 9th Night Town Jazz Club Cleveland, Ohio Wednesday, October 10th The Jazz Kitchen Indianapolis, Indiana  CD Release Event: Saturday, October 13th WDNA Radio Station  The Jazz Gallery Miami, Florida Saturday, October 20th Books and Books  Coral Gables, FL

The latest release, On The Way, from Negroni’s Trio, the distinctive unit featuring the father/son team of multitalented Puerto Rican pianist/composer Jose Negroni and his son, the powerful gifted young drummer Nomar Negroni, celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Miami based ensemble that continues to garner international acclaim in jazz and world music circles.  Jose Negroni, a disciple of legendary Sonora Poncena pianist Papo Luca and an esteemed educator, renowned for his work at native island’s Conservatory of Music, established the band in 2002 as a vehicle for his unique artistic vision, combining elements of jazz, AfroCaribbean and European classical musics.  Utilizing the potent polyrhythmic sensibilities of Berklee educated Nomar Negroni, nominated in 2008 as Best Drummer of the Year by The Latin Jazz Corner, the group realizes a visionary music that is greater than the sum of its individual parts. The fifth CD by the band, On The Way, also introduces the multifaceted talent of young Josh Allen on electric and acoustic basses, filling the slot that has alternately featured such greats as John Benítez, Marco Panascia and Jonathan Estes.  Augmenting the trio on several tracks is master LatinJazz saxophonist Ed Calle, whose virtuosic voice adds yet another distinct musical element to the potent, but lyrical compositions and arrangements of Jose Negroni.  The resulting program yields arguably the best documentation of the band to date, shining a spotlight on the unique melding of genres into an immediately identifiable Negroni sound that while completely individual, is universally appealing.  A sound that is sure to earn the ensemble increased recognition. The opening title track, On The Way, immediately identifies the group’s hallmark characteristics of engaging lyricism and potent rhythmatism that showcase Jose Negroni’s virtuosic technique and Nomar Negroni’s dynamic drumming.  Elements of European classical and AfroCaribbean musics are combined convincingly in a swinging fashion, buoyed by Allen’s pulsating electric bass work. Saxist Ed Calle joins the group on Matices.  Introduced with a pretty, delicately waltzing piano prelude, the episodic piece suddenly shifts gears into a rapid fire staccato line flawlessly executed in harmonic tandem by piano and saxophone.  A brief solo drum interlude flows into a dialogue with piano, followed by a classically tinged piano solo that precedes the controlled frenzy of Calle’s gritty sax solo that drives the piece to a contrasting peaceful conclusion. Blue Forest opens with a breathtaking two-handed piano presentation by Jose Negroni, as his left pounds out a powerfully rhythmic progression, while his right weaves an attractive melodic line over it.  The pianist then solos straight ahead over Allens’s fast walking acoustic bass and Nomar’s swinging drums, showing off his jazz chops before culminates in climactic drum solo over vamping piano. Jose Negroni’s original arrangement of the beautiful Bruno Brighetti/Bruno Martino classic Estatébegins with a marching ostinato that seamlessly segues into the well known melody.  The pianist improvises splendidly, modulating tempos over Allen’s complementary to make the music his own.  The bassist is also spotlighted with his own lyrical solo, propelled by Nomar’s tasteful brushwork. Ed Calle rejoins the group on Dancing With The Bass, a four-way conversation that recalls the sound of Wayne Shorter’s Weather Report tenure.  Each of the quartet’s members is heard to great effect on the track, both individually and as part of the flawlessly integrated unit. Oak Tree is Jose Negroni composition that combines elegant classicism with swinging jazz rhythms and even a bit of pop music melodic sensibility.  The rhythm section stretches out Negroni’s Trio style with fleet piano, solid bass and dancing drums each in the forefront at various times, sharing the ever shifting spotlight. The soprano saxophone of Ed Calle is featured on Expressions.  Another powerfully rhythmic song penned by Jose Negroni, the saxist his heard in staccato dialogue with piano and drums on the piece’s opening choruses and later in floating legato lines that highlight his lyrical voicelike sound before he takes flight on an intensely visceral journey. Jose Negroni’s inventive arrangement of the popular music chestnut My Way, with its Debussy influenced pastoral impressionism, returns the song made famous in America by Frank Sinatra to the it’s original French setting, where the melody, composed by Claude François and Jacques Revaux in 1967, was first titled Comme d'habitude.  Featuring Allen’s lush arco bass, the pianist’s beautiful interpretation replaces the braggadocios tone of Sinatra’s enormously popular version with a melancholic gracefulness that brings out the true beauty of the song. Looking For You brings Ed Calle’s tenor back into the fray.  Built upon a Spanish tinged Bachish progression, the track is a rollicking tour de force propelled by Allen’s bass guitar into a Trane/Elvin like sax/drum duo that is the song’s centerpiece.  Calle wails mightily, driven to ecstatic heights by his colleagues. The concluding Retrospection invites violinist Frederico Bristos to join the trio on the date’s final outing.  Overflowing with powerful emotion and refined beauty it is a fitting finish to a date that does not sacrifice sophistication in its show strength. An album of uncommon originality, On The Way confirms that Negroni’s Trio is one of the most distinctive ensembles in music.  And while the disc’s title aptly describes it journey towards greater recognition, the music it contains also demonstrates emphatically that the group is not just “on the way” but that it has indeed arrived.

Artists Website: www.negronistrio.com Negroni's Trio - On The Way (EPK) Now available on iTunes Label Website: www.aarecordsent.com Distributor Website: www.selectohits.com National Publicity Campaign Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services Ph: 845-986-1677 / jim@jazzpromoservices.com National Radio Campaign Mike Hurzon The Tracking Station (954) 463.3518  trackst@bellsouth.net

New CD: NICOLA SERGIO TRIO - NEW CD "ILLUSIONS"

Cari amici, vi annuncio con piacere l'uscita del nuovo cd "Illusions", il vedeoclip prodotto da 2h56 Productions ed il mio nuovo sito http://www.nicolasergio.com Prossimi concerti Nicola Sergio Trio: Terni (Fat Club), Umbertide (L'occhio, l'orecchio e la bocca), Roma (Alexanderplatz Jazz Club). A Presto!   Chers amis, j'ai le plaisir de vous annoncer  la sortie de mon nouveau cd "Illusions", le clip produit par 2h56 Productions et mon nouveau site http://www.nicolasergio.com Prochaines concerts Nicola Sergio Trio: Terni (Fat Club), Umbertide (L'occhio, l'orecchio e la bocca), Roma (Alexanderplatz Jazz Club). A bientot! Dear friends, I'm glad to annonce you the release of my new cd "Illusions", the new clip produced by 2h56 Productions and my new website http://www.nicolasergio.com Next concerts Nicola Sergio Trio: Terni (Fat Club), Umbertide (L'occhio, l'orecchio e la bocca), Roma (Alexanderplatz Jazz Club). See you soon! CONCERTS NICOLA SERGIO TRIO 4 OCT: Fat Club - Terni 6 OCT: L'occhio, l'orecchio e la bocca - Umbertide (PG) 7 OCT: Alexanderplatz jazz club - ROMA Nicola Sergio Artist of Challenge Records International France: +33 6 42 07 11 37 Italy: +39 349 400 71 96 http://www.nicolasergio.com videoclip

Amy K Bormet-Striking (2011)

nspired by Washington DC’s own Shirley Horn, Amy K Bormet is an accomplished jazz pianist and vocalist. Performing regionally at the Kennedy Center and jazz clubs, her poised powerful piano is balanced by flowing vocals. Released in February 2011, her debut CD, “Striking” is brimming with new compositions and fresh takes on jazz standards.

Amy K Bormet has recently graduated from Howard University with a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies. She previously graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Jazz Studies/Piano Performance, where she studied with Geri Allen and Ellen Rowe, and from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where she performed in legendary D.C. saxophonist Davey Yarborough's New Washingtonians Jazz Orchestra.

During her first decade of jazz, Amy has performed with, among others, McCoy Tyner, Terrell Stafford, Marian McPartland, and D.C. Legends Buck Hill and Butch Warren. Amy's jazz trio brings a youthful interpretation to jazz standards, including those by Shirley Horn, Nancy Wilson, and Frank Sinatra.

In addition to her performances, Ms. Bormet is a prolific composer. Her compositions have been performed on the 2009 Howard University Jazztet and Howard University Jazz Ensemble CDs. She was commissioned to arrange her composition "Lightning" for the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and Howard University's Afro Blue that premiered April 24, 2010 on the National Mall as a part of Jazz Appreciation Month.

Amy is a 2010 alumni of the Kennedy Center's residency program Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead. In May 2010, she was chosen to be in the inaugural Mary Lou William’s Emerging Artist Workshop at the Kennedy Center.
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