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  | GATO BARBIERI ~ FENIX
BMG 743218514821 (Barcode: 743218514821) ~ ARGENTINA ~ Jazz-World Fusion
Recorded: 1971 Released: 2001
This is a reissue / remaster of the 3rd album by Argentinean Jazz saxophonist / composer / bandleader Gato BarbieriFind albums by this artist, originally released on the legendary Flying DutchmanFind albums on this label label and produced by Bob ThieleFind albums by this artist, who was the label’s owner. The album was recorded by a sensational team of American Jazz musicians, which included pianist Lonnie Liston SmithFind albums by this artist, bassist Ron CarterFind albums by this artist, drummer Lenny WhiteFind albums by this artist, percussionist Gene GoldenFind albums by this artist and Brazilian percussionist Nana VasconcelosFind albums by this artist. Guitarist Joe BeckFind albums by this artist plays on one track. The album presents six tracks, one of which is an original composition by Barbieri and the rest are by Argentinean Pop / Folk composers.
By the time this album was recorded, Barbieri managed to fully develop his unique style, which perfectly combined Jazz improvisation with the spirit of South American music. He was an incredible virtuoso and his brilliant fluency was truly magical and mesmerizing. As a result, he created a long series of brilliant albums, which to this day are absolutely stunning.
Barbieri, strongly influenced by John ColtraneFind albums by this artist, developed a unique “wall of sound” effect, which presented him wailing with a terrific intensity, but supported in the background by Latin rhythms and often retaining a clear melodic contents, including his obvious affinity to the Argentinean Tango.
Overall, this is a classic example of early Jazz-World Fusion, played by the best musicians at the time and fronted by Barbieri’s intense improvisations, which remain completely relevant well over five decades later. A music in every serious Jazz record collection.
| | Updated: 09/06/2025Posted: 09/06/2025 | CD 1 Digipak Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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