Electricity
Alfi, 2025
9/10
The always impressive guitarist Albare is joined by some exceptional guests for these 10 powerful and rhythmic jazz tunes.
The elegant “All Night Blues” leads with Albare’s gentle guitar and Felix Bloxsom’s skilled drumming making a cozy impression, and “Song For Bird” follows with Phil Noy’s rich sax and Salva Persico’s frisky percussion emitting a charming climate.
“Simplicity” occupies the middle spot and is an upbeat moment that benefits from Phil Turcio’s meticulous keys, while “Israel Blues” allows for Phil Rex’s meticulous bass to shine in the eloquent and radiant album highlight.
“New Dawn” and “Round Trip” exit the listen. The former illustrates Albare’s profound skill with the guitar alongside well timed accordion thanks to Joe Chindamo, and the latter finishes with Mat Jodrel’s animated trumpet guiding the timeless jazz flavor.
Like everything Albare’s been a part of, this is top notch and memorable jazz that is technical, rhythmic and creative in a way that few others could match.
Travels well with: Albare- Beyond Belief; Albare & Co.- Freedom