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VIKTOR TOTH / AURA TRIO ~ HAVE NO FEAR FONO 463 (Barcode: 5998048546329) ~ HUNGARY ~ Free Jazz / Improvised Music Recorded: 2020 Released: 2020 This is an album by Hungarian Jazz saxophonist Viktor TothFind albums by this artist and his Aura TrioFind albums by this artist, which also includes cimbalom player Miklos LukacsFind albums by this artist and bassist Gyorgy OrbanFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten original compositions, all by Toth, recorded live at the Opus Jazz club in Budapest. The music is a fascinating and explosive modern Jazz adventure, which combines Coltranesque wall of sound improvisation with the Folkloristic background of the cimbalom, which results in a highly original aural experience. Toth is an extremely passionate player, able to produce wave after wave of explosive improvisations, which although being deeply rooted in the Free Jazz tradition, always include a strong melodic contents, and as such deliver a very powerful message. The sound of the trio is very “different” and takes a while to soak in, especially to listeners unfamiliar with the highly specific ring of the cimbalom, but the patience definitely pays off as the result is truly magical. Toth is one of the most interesting East European improvisers with an impressive recording legacy and highly deserved recognition among his peers, and as this album proves beyond any doubt a musician worth following. Overall, this is a wonderful piece modern Jazz, which bursts with energy and talent and for people unfamiliar with the Hungarian Jazz scene should be quite an eye (ear) opener. Highly recommended!

Updated: 29/08/2021Posted: 29/08/2021

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