MIGUEL ȂNGELO – Branco
Porta Jazz PJ 006 2013
Miguel Ȃngelo (bass) Joaó Guinarães (alto sax) Marcos Cavalerio (drums) Joaquim Rodrigues (piano & Rhodes)
Recorded 18th &19th July, 2013, Portugal
I apologise to the above musicians if I have spelled their names incorrectly but the typeface employed on the arty-crafty sleeve is so spidery as to be almost indecipherable. The music they play, however, comes over clear as a bell, making for a very pleasant set of contemporary jazz that settles easily on the ear.
The playlist comprises a set of fairly low key originals with a modal feel riding on various laid back rhythmic permutations but the absence of a `big tune` is not that important given the sophistication and cool toned ambience of the group sound. This largely determined by Guinarães’ alto sax style which is reminiscent of the work of Konitz or more appropriately Paul Desmond but the silky harmonies provided by Rodrigues and the supple rhythmic support also play an important part.
If I were in Lisbon and walked into a club where the group were playing I’d be well pleased but since that is not likely to happen any time soon it is nice to have the recording in spite of its weird cover.
Reviewed by Euan Dixon
Porta Jazz PJ 006 2013
Miguel Ȃngelo (bass) Joaó Guinarães (alto sax) Marcos Cavalerio (drums) Joaquim Rodrigues (piano & Rhodes)
Recorded 18th &19th July, 2013, Portugal
I apologise to the above musicians if I have spelled their names incorrectly but the typeface employed on the arty-crafty sleeve is so spidery as to be almost indecipherable. The music they play, however, comes over clear as a bell, making for a very pleasant set of contemporary jazz that settles easily on the ear.
The playlist comprises a set of fairly low key originals with a modal feel riding on various laid back rhythmic permutations but the absence of a `big tune` is not that important given the sophistication and cool toned ambience of the group sound. This largely determined by Guinarães’ alto sax style which is reminiscent of the work of Konitz or more appropriately Paul Desmond but the silky harmonies provided by Rodrigues and the supple rhythmic support also play an important part.
If I were in Lisbon and walked into a club where the group were playing I’d be well pleased but since that is not likely to happen any time soon it is nice to have the recording in spite of its weird cover.
Reviewed by Euan Dixon
