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TIBOR MARKUS / EQUINOX ~ ARE YOU FREE? BMM 0208 (Barcode: 5998272705097) ~ HUNGARY ~ Jazz Recorded: 2002 Released: 2002 This is the 3rd album by Hungarian Jazz pianist / composer Tibor MarkusFind albums by this artist and his ensemble EquinoxFind albums by this artist. On this album the core of the ensemble consists of saxophonist Zoltan ZanaFind albums by this artist, bassist Balazs HorvathFind albums by this artist and drummer Gyorgy JeszenszkyFind albums by this artist, and six guest musicians participate on most tracks, including two female singers. Markus is an incredible composer and his beautiful music, typical of Eastern European lyricism and full of musical ingenuity is a true treasure. This album presents a four-part Jazz suite, which is quite incredible. Of course the musicianship of the players and their respective virtuosity is also evident throughout. Stylistically the music is a unique kind of modern European Jazz, mostly very melodic with some tendencies towards freer passages. Altogether this is a great example of the superb music created in places, which are rarely associated with Jazz, but can be very surprising. Warmly recommended!

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TIBOR MARKUS / EQUINOX ~ ECLECTIC BMM 0403 (Barcode: 5998272706148) ~ HUNGARY ~ Jazz Recorded: 2004 Released: 2004 This is the 4th album by Hungarian Jazz pianist / composer Tibor MarkusFind albums by this artist and his ensemble EquinoxFind albums by this artist. On this album the core of the ensemble was expand to a septet, creating a lot of new possibilities and a much richer sound, including vocals. Three guest musicians participate on some tracks. Markus is an incredible composer and his beautiful music, typical of Eastern European lyricism and full of musical ingenuity is a true treasure. This album presents a four-part Jazz suite, which is quite incredible. Of course the musicianship of the players and their respective virtuosity is also evident throughout. Stylistically the music is a unique kind of modern European Jazz, mostly very melodic with some tendencies towards freer passages. Altogether this is a great example of the superb music created in places, which are rarely associated with Jazz, but can be very surprising. Warmly recommended!

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TIBOR MARKUS / EQUINOX ~ THREE TREES BMM 9903 ~ HUNGARY ~ Jazz Recorded: 1999 Released: 1999 This is the 2nd album by Hungarian Jazz pianist / composer Tibor MarkusFind albums by this artist and his ensemble EquinoxFind albums by this artist. On this album the core of the ensemble consists of saxophonist Imre HederFind albums by this artist, bassist Balazs HorvathFind albums by this artist and drummer Gyorgy JeszenszkyFind albums by this artist, and three guest musicians participate on most tracks. Markus is an incredible composer and his beautiful music, typical of Eastern European lyricism and full of musical ingenuity is a true treasure. Of course the musicianship of the players and their respective virtuosity is also evident throughout. Stylistically the music is a unique kind of modern European Jazz, mostly very melodic with some tendencies towards freer passages. Altogether this is a great example of the superb music created in places, which are rarely associated with Jazz, but can be very surprising. Warmly recommended!

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