The Art Of Duo: Volume One
Self-Released, 2023
9/10
Listen to The Art Of Duo: Volume One
The Grammy winning trumpet extraordinaire John Daversa is aligned with the jazz pianist Tal Cohen for these improvised 9 tracks that illustrate dynamic chemistry and a willingness to involve electric instrumentation and vocals into the formula.
“Artful Sparring” opens the listen with swift, mesmering keys amid the soulful and expressive brass that embraces much culture, and “But Beautiful” follows with a dreamy, introspective spirit that meshes the pair’s beauty with much adventurousness, too.
Further on, the spoken and sung moments of “Little Black Spider” complement the warm piano playing with a poetic quality, while “The Fool And The Emperor” places Daversa’s bright brass front and center with an infectious energy.
Close to the end, the reflective keys and intimate demeanor of “Radiant Heart” is the listen’s best, and “In Your Own Sweet Way” exits with firm trumpet playing and agile piano prowess that’s romantic and timeless.
The creative spontaneity present is exciting, daring and seamless, as Daversa and Cohen make the most of every second that populates one of the best duo listens you’ll come across.
Travels well with: John Daversa- All Without Words: Variations Inspired By Loren; John Daversa Quintet- Cuarentena: With Family At Home