Genre: Modern Jazz/Hammond
GAB's RATING: ★★★★☆
Italian
saxophonist Max Ionata, among the leading players in the contemporary
jazz scene and one of the most demanded worldwide, will be releasing his
thirteenth album “rewind” in May; his fourth recording produced by
Jando Music | Via Veneto Jazz.
With
“rewind” Max Ionata marks a turning point and repositions himself at
the head of an entirely different formation: a Hammond trio. The group
features an exceptional array of talents, comprised of master musicians
of international stature with whom he established a remarkable synergy
during the numerous concerts in the past few years; namely the organist
Alberto Gurrisi and the premier Dutch drummer Frits Landesbergen - also
considered one of the best vibraphonists in Europe.
This
album truly represents a “rewind” - a transition veering from his
traditional path - where Ionata starts anew with an abundance of
creativity and bold stylistic innovations. An energetic swerve
following an intense artistic career during which Max Ionata performed
both as leader and as special guest at the world’s most important jazz
festivals and clubs, collaborating with the greatest musicians in the
world.
The
album contains two jazz standards, one song composed by Frits
Landesbergen and arranged by Max Ionata, six original songs Ionata
composed at the piano in August 2015, at his house in Abruzzo. A time
during which he intensified his musical research, starting with his
great passion for American jazz, particularly modern hard bop, unveiling
new layers of that musical genius and intuitive melodic sense that
distinguishes his music.
Of
the nine songs in the album, six are autobiographical: “Drum” is a
tribute to the great Italian trumpeter Marco Tamburini, with whom Max
shared key moments in his musical career; “Bob’s Mood” is inspired by
Bob Mintzer and his unique style of composing; “Mr G.T.” is dedicated to
his friend and colleague Gege’ Telesforo, who inspired Max with his
unique way of experiencing the stage and with his passion for funk.
“North Sea” is a ballad, played on the soprano sax, enthused by the
coastal landscapes seen during their tour of Northern Europe;
“Sunflower” stems from the effect of the intense colors of Van Gogh’s
sunflowers, which had impressed Max during his visit to the Van Gogh
Museum in Amsterdam.
The
track list ends with Antonio Carlos Jobim’s pulsing and rhythmic
“Chovendo Na Roseira” followed by George Coleman’s “Amsterdam After
Dark” and concludes with the loping swing of “At Vic's” written by Frits
Landerbergen and dedicated to one of the greatest musicians in jazz,
Victor Feldman.
01 At vic's (Frits Landesbergen)
02 Drum (Max Ionata)
03 The black hole (Max Ionata)
04 North sea (Max Ionata)
05 Sunflower (Max Ionata)
06 Bob's mood (Max Ionata)
07 Chovendo na roseira (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
08 Amsterdam after dark (George Coleman)
09 Mr G.T. (Max Ionata)
02 Drum (Max Ionata)
03 The black hole (Max Ionata)
04 North sea (Max Ionata)
05 Sunflower (Max Ionata)
06 Bob's mood (Max Ionata)
07 Chovendo na roseira (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
08 Amsterdam after dark (George Coleman)
09 Mr G.T. (Max Ionata)
Max Ionata - saxophones
Frits Landesbergen - drums and vibraphone
Alberto Gurrisi - hammond organ
Amedeo Ariano - drums (on #9)
Frits Landesbergen - drums and vibraphone
Alberto Gurrisi - hammond organ
Amedeo Ariano - drums (on #9)
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