Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections Vol. II
Self-Released, 2020
8/10
Listen to Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections Vol. II
The now Chicago based Carla Campopiano has a colorful history of meshing tango sounds from her native Argentina with jazz sensibilities, and on this 2nd installment of her Chicago/Buenos Aires Connections theme, the flutist brings some of her best melodic improvising to date.
“El Portenito” leads with Campopiano’s flute prowess front and center on the playful opener where Kitt Lyles contributes bass, and “Zamba Soltera” follows with guitar from Gabriel Datcu aiding in the breezy melodies of the soothing, nature-esque landscape.
Of the two songs the feature singing from Alba Guerra, “Vieja Viola” is a pretty delivery of cultured song craft that’s romantic, while “La Pomena” is an eloquent and dynamic execution of expressive singing alongside guitar and flute.
Near the end, “Payadora” moves swiftly with Zac Selissen’s guitar and Gustavo Cortinas’ drums complementing the frisky atmosphere that takes nods to classical sounds, and “Lo Que Vendra” exits the listen precise, busy and with no shortage of jazz spirit as Campopiano pays tribute to Guerra, who passed away after this recording was finished.
Campopiano has had a very diverse career that includes playing Americana and metal and just about everything in between, and here her jazz, World Music, tangos and classical mashing proves that she excels at anything and everything she creates.
Travels well with: Sukyung Kim- Lilac Hill; Julio Botti- Pure Tango