SZILÁRD MEZEI PIANO QUARTET - Live in Magyarkanizsa (2006) Szilárd Mezei is a contemporary European violinist, violist, double bass player, composer and leader of various formations; he is perhaps the greatest hope of European jazz violin since the tragic death of Polish violin master Zbigniew Seifert in 1979. Szilárd Mezei was born February 12th, 1974 in Senta, Serbia (then Yugoslavia) as a member of the Hungarian minority in the multiethnic region of Vojvodina. He completed his violin studies in Senta and Subotica and studied composition for four years at the University of Arts in Belograd under prof. Zoran Eric. He plays contemporary improvised music, mostly performing his own compositions. As a composer, Mezei is interested in exploring the relationship between improvisation and composition (similarly to Witold Lutoslawski's aleatoric and Anthony Braxton's creative music methods), incorporating elements of jazz and authentic folk music as well. As a young musician he followed the path of B.Bartók and Gy.Szabados. Mezei is also very actively involved in composing scenic music and plays authentic Hungarian folk music on genuine folk instruments (koboz and oud). He leads the Szilárd Mezei Trio, Szilárd Mezei Quintet (/ Sextet / Septet / Octet), and plays in many formations (duo, trio, etc.) for improvising music (among others, in duet with György Szabados, and with his own orchestra MAKUZ, The Fonda/Stevens Group. This CD presents live performance of his 2006 Piano Quartet captured at Magyarkanizsa.
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SZILÁRD MEZEI PIANO QUARTET - Maszkok 1 / Masks vol. 1 (2005) Szilárd Mezei is a contemporary European violinist, violist, double bass player, composer and leader of various formations; he is perhaps the greatest hope of European jazz violin since the tragic death of Polish violin master Zbigniew Seifert in 1979. Szilárd Mezei was born February 12th, 1974 in Senta, Serbia (then Yugoslavia) as a member of the Hungarian minority in the multiethnic region of Vojvodina. He completed his violin studies in Senta and Subotica and studied composition for four years at the University of Arts in Belograd under prof. Zoran Eric. He plays contemporary improvised music, mostly performing his own compositions. As a composer, Mezei is interested in exploring the relationship between improvisation and composition (similarly to Witold Lutoslawski's aleatoric and Anthony Braxton's creative music methods), incorporating elements of jazz and authentic folk music as well. As a young musician he followed the path of B.Bartók and Gy.Szabados. Mezei is also very actively involved in composing scenic music and plays authentic Hungarian folk music on genuine folk instruments (koboz and oud). He leads the Szilárd Mezei Trio, Szilárd Mezei Quintet (/ Sextet / Septet / Octet), and plays in many formations (duo, trio, etc.) for improvising music (among others, in duet with György Szabados, and with his own orchestra MAKUZ, The Fonda/Stevens Group. This CD (part one of two) presents his 2005 Piano Quartet.
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SZILÁRD MEZEI PIANO QUARTET - Maszkok 2 / Masks vol. 2 (2005) Szilárd Mezei (http://www.szilardmezei.com) is a contemporary European violinist, violist, double bass player, composer and leader of various formations; he is perhaps the greatest hope of European jazz violin since the tragic death of Polish violin master Zbigniew Seifert in 1979. Szilárd Mezei was born February 12th, 1974 in Senta, Serbia (then Yugoslavia) as a member of the Hungarian minority in the multiethnic region of Vojvodina. He completed his violin studies in Senta and Subotica and studied composition for four years at the University of Arts in Belograd under prof. Zoran Eric. He plays contemporary improvised music, mostly performing his own compositions. As a composer, Mezei is interested in exploring the relationship between improvisation and composition (similarly to Witold Lutoslawski's aleatoric and Anthony Braxton's creative music methods), incorporating elements of jazz and authentic folk music as well. As a young musician he followed the path of B.Bartók and Gy.Szabados. Mezei is also very actively involved in composing scenic music and plays authentic Hungarian folk music on genuine folk instruments (koboz and oud). He leads the Szilárd Mezei Trio, Szilárd Mezei Quintet (/ Sextet / Septet / Octet), and plays in many formations (duo, trio, etc.) for improvising music (among others, in duet with György Szabados, and with his own orchestra MAKUZ, The Fonda/Stevens Group. This CD (part two of two) presents his 2005 Piano Quartet.
Szilard Mezei Trio - Trembling of the Puppy This CD presents Szilard Mezei's debut release balancing Braxtonesque counterpoint with folk influences in enthusiastic and explosive music.
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TAO Steve Lacy / Andrea Centazzo Here you can hear what Steve Lacy did mean saying that. This CD is dedicated to his memory. Even if we spent just short periods together I always kept a great memory of him in my heart: I'll always miss you, Steve. (Andrea Centazzo) Tao #3
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THE BAY R.O.V.A. / Andrea Centazzo Once again the music, though having broad spaces for improvisation, makes use of compositional structures to underline the soloist skills of the musicians, and organizes the sound situations into ensembles, trios, duets and solos. (Andrea Centazzo) O Ce Biel Cisiel Da Udin
The Complete Ken Vandermark on NotTwo (CD + Vinyl) The Complete Vandermark on NotTwo set includes: three (3) vinyl releases: 'Four Sides to the Story', 'Light on the Wall' and 'Resonance'; plus two (2) multi-CDs box-sets: 'Alchemia' and 'Resonance'; plus two (2) single CD: 'Ideas' and 'Annular Gift'.
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The complete vinyl set of Ken Vandermark The Complete vinyl set of Ken Vandermark on NotTwo set includes three (3) vinyl releases: 'Four Sides to the Story' (2-LP), 'Light on the Wall' (2-LP), and 'Resonance' (1-LP).
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The Cosmosamatics - Free Within The Law From the first moments of the title track, seemingly boundless New Thing energy is the order of the day, the rough edges even informing the softer-grained textures and luscious clarinet and English horn...(Marc Medwin, All About Jazz)
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The Cosmosamatics Zetrons The Cosmosamatics began life as a avant-garde jazz troupe, an unusual collection of jazz musicians that includes saxophonists Sonny Simmons and Michael Marcus. It was these two musicians that decided to bring life to the group, drafting in their favorite collaborators as they crafted their highly unique brand of jazz. (Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide)
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The Cosmosamatics - Reeds and Birds The Cosmosamatics" is an all-star group with legendary Altoist / English horn player Sonny Simmons and multi-reed specialist Michael Marcus holding down the frontline.
"The Cosmosamatics are one of the most compelling groups on today's jazz scene". (AllAboutJazz)
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The David Arner Trio - Out/In the Open David Arner (piano, harpsichord, percussion) is a long time proponent of innovative music and spontaneous composition.
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The Fonda / Stevens Group - Trio Your music meets my heart, is in harmony with my sould, and inspires my brain. (Elke Schleisiek)
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The Light (Waclaw Zimpel / Wojciech Traczyk / Robert Rasz) - Afekty The brand new album of one of the most revolutionary jazz band in Poland. His debut album was one of the most important releases of 2008 in Poland, won third place on Diapazon Annual Critics Poll 2008. The Light it is telepathic trio, which brings together elements of Eric Dolphy, Jimmy Giuffre an Theo Jorgensmann into a music very much their own. Featuring three brilliant young musicians on clarinets, bass and drums, this is an astounding virtuosic second album that challenges traditions both old and new.
The New York Tapes Andrea Centazzo Environment for sextet LP was made possible by a generous loan from the unforgettable Tom Cora, without which I would not have been able to release it. Tom had the foresight. In fact, for years this was considered one of the best combos to emerge from the nascent New York scene.
