Σymposium for Peace
Street Of Stars, 2021
9/10
The NYC guitarist and composer George Nazos returns with his sophomore album, where Harvie S, Joe Abba and Tamuz Nissim join him for some very creative jazz fusion tracks.
“A Warm Welcome” starts the listen with indeed warm guitar as the intricate strings unfold with incredible fluidity, and “I See You” follows with Abba’s soft drumming complementing the gentle guitar and elegant mood.
In the middle, “Back To Life” makes great use of S’s precise bass as the setting is quite melodic, while “Pent Up House” moves quickly amid dizzying chord progressions in a frisky sort of way. “Wholesome Blues” then certainly does touch on the blues with no lack of rhythm and groove, too.
Vocals are used sparingly but effectively here, and near the end Tamuz Nissim’s scatting populates the agile climate of “Hope”, and “Closer To Home” exits the listen with much beauty as Nazos holds down the finisher solo and charms us endlessly with his inimitable skill.
Originally from Athens, Greece, Nazos brings much talent and a whole lot of experience from his countless appearances at clubs and festivals worldwide for this exceptional jazz fusion affair.
Travels well with: Tamuz Nissim- Capturing Clouds; George Nazos- Heat Song