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Self-Released, 2024
8/10
The pianist and composer Anthony D’Alessandro is joined by Benny Benack III, Neil Swainson, Ernesto Cervini and Caity Gyorgy for these 7 diverse jazz tracks.
“The Golden Mean” opens with D’Alessandro’s flowing keys and Benack III’s bright trumpet for the melodic and lively climate, and “Tune For Monty” follows with Cervini’s frisky drums that suit the radiant brass and warm piano.
“Someone To Watch Over Me” and “Outbreak” land in the middle, where the former uses Benack III’s soulful pipes amid much intimacy, while the former swings with infectious grooves via Swainson’s animated bass and D’Alessandro’s finger acrobatics.
The final track, “East Of The Sun”, features Gyorgy on vocals, as the duet exits with a timeless vocal jazz spirit that allows the meticulous rhythm section to complement the expressive singing.
The multi-generational band sure do illuminate D’Alessandro’s groove filled and swingin’ vision, and it makes each song equally great.
Travels well with: The Brenan Brothers- Valley Of Silence; Mike Downes- The Way In