Guitarist and composer, Albare was born in Morocco and grew up in Israel and France. Althoug he joined at age 8 the Music Conservatory in his hometown in Israel 2 years, his musical development was completely self-taught. These days, as Albare has lost his central vision faculties due to an illnes, his playing is completely by ear.
In 1972 Albare discovered the sound of Jobim while watching Marcel Camus's cult film, Orpheus Negro. The haunting melodies and unique compositions left a profound impression on the young guitarist and inspired Albare to study and play the melodic style for which he is now known for.
After the great sucess of Albare plays Jobim Volume 1, it only made sense to release a Volume 2.
1. Dindi 5:16
2. Summer Samba 3:56
3. A Felicidade 4:57
4. So Danço Samba3:28
5. Caminhos Cruzados 4:57
6. How Insensitive 5:09
7. Triste 4:30
8. Girl From Ipanema 3:56
9. Once I Loved 4:58
10. Favela 4:52
11. Meditation 4:59
Albare: acoustic, electric guitar
Joe Chindamo: arranger, orchestra conductor, piano
The collaboration between Albare and Phil Turcio started 27 years ago when Albert Dadon – aka Albare – was looking for a new pianist for his band. At the time Phil had just turned 18. Albare recalls, “He was not even the youngest member of the band then; our drummer just turned17.” “These guys sounded so good, itwas a pleasure already to play with them.” Phil explains that he and Albare hear music in the same way, “Everything I throw at Albare comes back as if I would have played it myself.”
From beginning to end, listeners will hear the duo’s innate instincts, the perfect partnership, the gorgeous groove of two friends making music. “We love jazz, but not in the traditional sense,” says Albare. “I think that Jazz of the 21st Century is all encompassing. There are no limits.” That thought is evident as Albare and Phil Turcio come together as Urbanity.
RELEASE DATE: 03/31/2017
Albare and Phil Turcio come together as Urbanity.
URBANITY “URBAN SOUL”
PRODUCED BY: PHIL TURCIO & ALBARE
FEATURING: ALBARE: GUITARS & SITAR
PHIL TURCIO: KEYBOARDS, PIANO & PROGRAMMING
RECORDING & MIXED BY : PHIL TURCIO & ALBARE
AT ALBARE’S & PHIL TURCIO’S STUDIOS MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA MASTERED BY LEON ZERVOS AT STUDIO 301 PTY LTD. ALEXANDRIA NSW AUSTRALIA
