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KJETIL ANDRE MULELID ~ WHO DO YOU LOVE THE MOST? RUNE GRAMMOFON 2229 (Barcode: 7033662022298) ~ NORWAY ~ Jazz Recorded: 2021 Released: 2022 This is the fourth album by Norwegian pianist / composer Kjetil Andre MulelidFind albums by this artist and the third album recorded with his trio, which also includes bassist Bjorn Marius HeggeFind albums by this artist and drummer Andreas Skar WintherFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, eight of which are original compositions by the leader, one is a freely improvised piece and one is an interpretation of a composition by controversial American singer / songwriter Judee SillFind albums by this artist. Two compositions are trio versions of two tracks that appeared on Mulelid’s solo piano album “Piano”, released a year earlier. The music continues the work frame of the two previous trio albums, presenting wonderfully melodic themes expanded into trio improvisations, with a solid Nordic atmosphere prevailing but some Gospel roots also occasionally popping up. Both the leader and the rhythm section display highly developed technique and splendid Jazz sensibility, creating an exemplary teamwork in the process. It seems that the trio managed to develop over the five years of its existence a unique stylistic niche, which puts them apart from most other Scandinavian piano trios, with a more open and at times Free approach, rather than staying within a rigid melody based context. Overall, this is splendid piano trio Jazz album, which should make the many fans of the genre very happy, especially those enamored in the Nordic sound. Mulelid firmly established his position on the Norwegian scene, and is a talented representative of the young European Jazz scene, which proudly continues the Jazz tradition, often also searching to expand the horizons. Well done, again!

Updated: 24/07/2022Posted: 24/07/2022

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JUDEE SILL ~ ABRACADABRA: THE ASYLUM YEARS RHINO 081227953423 (Barcode: 081227953423) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1971 - 1973 Released: 2006 This is a reissue / remaster of the first two albums by the enigmatic American singer / songwriter Judee SillFind albums by this artist: the eponymous “Judee SillFind albums with this title” from 1971 and “Heart FoodFind albums with this title” from 1973. The original albums are expanded by bonus tracks, which are alternate takes and live recordings. Sill appeared on the American Rock scene briefly and released just these two albums, and being almost completely forgotten she died from a drug overdose in 1979. At the early 1970s she was revered by many of her fellow Rock stars, like David CrosbyFind albums by this artist and Graham NashFind albums by this artist, who took part in the recording of the debut album. Following a lack of commercial success Sill was dropped by the AsylumFind albums on this label label and her third album was never completed. In retrospect she was a remarkable songwriter and an interesting singer, deserving wider recognition than she ever achieved, like many other great talents of that period. This reissue is a great reminder of her brief but extraordinary career. Overall, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-examine the legacy Sill left us, which beautifully reflects the feverish activity of the early 1970s, when some of the greatest music ever written was conceived and realized. Although five decades old, this music lost absolutely nothing of its beauty, depth and aesthetic values, which deserve to be remembered. A great opportunity to discover a forgotten jewel!

Updated: 16/08/2022Posted: 16/08/2022

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