Guitarist Nguyên Le’s albums have always been richly eclectic affairs Source: LondonJazz: CD REVIEW: Nguyên Le & Ngô Hồng Quang – Hà Nội Duo
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Geir Lysne – New Circle
(ACT 9561-2) The Norwegian tenor saxophonist has developed his own style of jazz for a large ensemble. While on previous discs he kept things fairly acoustic, on this new album he embraces a more urban, electric sound, together with influences… Read More ›
CD review: JBBG – Jazz Bigband Graz
Urban Folktales (ACT 9528-2) There are as many different big band sounds as there are big bands, but JBBG really is a long way from the massed trumpets, trombones and saxophones of the more conventional main-stream swingers. Just look at… Read More ›
Disc of the day: 09-09-10
Celine Bonacina Trio: Way of Life (Inviting Nguyen Le) (ACT 9498-2) The French baritone saxophonist was introduced to ACT boss Siggi Loch by guitarist Nguyen Le, and Le is a guest on this interesting debut for the label. There are… Read More ›
Disc of the day: 10-05-10
Lars Danielsson: Signature Edition (ACT Double CD 6006-2) One of a nifty new series of best-ofs from the ACT label, this is a very classy double disc collection – 24 tracks in all – showing the extraordinary breadth of Danielsson’s… Read More ›
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