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  | JOACHIM KUHN TRIO ~ VOODOO SENSE
ACT 9555 (Barcode: 614427955524) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz-World Fusion
Recorded: 2011 - 2012 Released: 2013
This is the fifth album by German pianist / composer Joachim KuhnFind albums by this artist and his trio with Moroccan vocalist and oud / Guembri Master Majid BekkasFind albums by this artist and Spanish drummer Ramon LopezFind albums by this artist, this time recorded with invited guests: legendary American saxophonist Archie SheppFind albums by this artist and World Music musicians from Morocco including percussionist Kouassi Bessan JosephFind albums by this artist. The album presents six pieces, three of which are original compositions by Kuhn, one by Joseph, one co-composed by Joseph and Kuhn and finally the "Kulu Se Mama" by Juno LewisFind albums by this artist, made immortal by John ColtraneFind albums by this artist.
The music is a brilliant example of Jazz-World Fusion at its best. Kuhn´s openness to a wide range of musical influences during his long and fruitful career, which explored diverse musical genres combined with his Avant-Garde approach and the prolific recorded legacy is a glorious portrayal of the European Jazz idiom. His fascination with African / Middle Eastern music is not surprising and his affinity and ability to channel his musical ideas into that specific direction is an absolute marvel.
The music is a direct and logical continuation of the stylistic platform the trio managed to create, combining European Avant-Garde Jazz with African and Middle Eastern musical tradition. The presence of Shepp, who plays on three tracks only, strengthens the Jazz element slightly as compared to the earlier recordings by the trio, but has little overall effect on the character of the music. Nevertheless his contributions are perfectly suited to the music and show him to be in full strength despite his advanced age.
Of course, as all recordings by Kuhn, this is an absolute must to all serious lovers of European Jazz, Avant-Garde, Jazz-World Fusion and sublime music in all its forms, and as always is wholeheartedly recommended!
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