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SEAN KHAN ~ PALMARES FANTASY FAROUT 203 (Barcode: 5060211503573) ~ UK ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 2018 Released: 2018 This is the third album by British saxophonist / composer Sean KhanFind albums by this artist, this time recorded in Brazil with the participation of the great Brazilian Master Hermeto PascoalFind albums by this artist, who plays melodica, keyboards, flute and adds some vocals. British guitarist Jim MullenFind albums by this artist and an international gathering of musicians participate in the recording, including vocalist Heidi VogelFind albums by this artist and a string section. The album presents nine tracks, six of which are original compositions by Khan, one is by Pascoal, another one is co-composed by Pascoal and Khan and one is by the Brazilian songwriter Milton NascimentoFind albums by this artist. The music is an eclectic mixture of styles, moving between Jazz, Jazz-World Fusion and Smooth Jazz, all based on solid melodic compositions and focusing on the intensive soloing by Khan, who plays with dexterity and fluidity, obviously rooted in the mid-period John Coltrane legacy. Pascoal’s contributions are sadly more spiritual that direct, as he participates on just five of the tracks and solos sparingly. The music does carry a Brazilian tinge, especially on the tracks composed by Pascoal or Nascimento, but his influence is rather minor altogether. Nevertheless, it is always great to hear any album he plays on. Overall, this is a very melodic Jazz album, with intense saxophone parts and excellent musicianship, which carries the tunes amicably. Some exotic spirituality and World Music influences are clearly audible and for Jazz fans who like to exit the strict traditional approach, this album is full of nice surprises.

Updated: 18/09/2022Posted: 18/09/2022

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