Jazzis Web Shop News 05/2007

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   Today's addition is a fantastic album by the Brazilian group Armazém Abaporu:

ARMAZÉM ABAPORU ~ PEDRA GRANDE
EDITIO PRINCEPS 11 (Barcode: 7898901556114) ~ BRAZIL ~ Jazz-World Fusion
Recorded: 2001 - 2005 Released: 2007
1st album by the excellent Brazilian group Armazém Abaporu, which continues the work of distinguished Brazilian Masters as Hermeto Pascoal and Egberto Gismonti. Their music is a wonderful amalgam of traditional Brazilian music with Jazz and Prog. All six members of the group are excellent instrumentalists and the compositions are truly outstanding - complex both rhythmically and melodically, yet enormously enjoyable. This is one of the cleverest Jazz and World Music combinations I've ever heard and repeated listening reveals new aspects of the music every time. This new edition includes their debut album recorded in 2001 (and released privately) and live material recorded in France during their 2005 tour. This is essential listening for anybody who wished to expand his or her musical education beyond the trivial and a truly intelligent music.

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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 11 2007 at 08:14
	Today's addition is a fantastic album by the Brazilian group Armazém Abaporu: ARMAZÉM ABAPORU ~ PEDRA GRANDE EDITIO PRINCEPS 11 (Barcode: 7898901556114) ~ BRAZIL ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 2001 - 2005 Released: 2007 1st album by the excellent Brazilian group Armazém Abaporu, which continues the work of distinguished Brazilian Masters as Hermeto Pascoal and Egberto Gismonti. Their music is a wonderful amalgam of traditional Brazilian music with Jazz and Prog. All six members of the group are excellent instrumentalists and the compositions are truly outstanding - complex both rhythmically and melodically, yet enormously enjoyable. This is one of the cleverest Jazz and World Music combinations I've ever heard and repeated listening reveals new aspects of the music every time. This new edition includes their debut album recorded in 2001 (and released privately) and live material recorded in France during their 2005 tour. This is essential listening for anybody who wished to expand his or her musical education beyond the trivial and a truly intelligent music. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102282 ==================================== All local (inside Israel) orders will receive free shipping from now on. ==================================== The Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale continues - just 5 days left to enjoy the fantastic 20 % discount on all items! ==================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 10 2007 at 11:33
	Today's addition is the second album by the Chilean Prog Masters Ergo Sum: ERGO SUM ~ MIXOLIDIO ROCK SYMPHONY 045 (Barcode: 7898217280451) ~ CHILE ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1999 - 2001 Released: 2001 2nd album by the great Chilean Prog group Ergo Sum. Following their excellent eponymous debut album, the band went through a personnel change (a new bassist and drummer) with the original drummer switching to vibraphone, which enhanced their sound considerably. The also updated their musical approach considerably, switching from symphonic Prog to a much more ambitious material, jazzier and more improvised them before. Late King Crimson and Scandinavian groups like Anglagard could serve as reference points, but the music is quite unique and original. The album consists of several studio tracks and a long suite called "Trilogia" performed live. This is a very strong album in every respect, which puts the group in the same category with other excellent Chilean groups like Tryo and Akinetón Retard. This is a reissue of the original LP, with 2 added tracks recorded especially for this CD edition. Wholeheartedly recommended! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102281 ===================================== All local (inside Israel) orders will receive free shipping from now on. ===================================== The Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale continues - just 6 days left! 15 % discount on all items! ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 09 2007 at 11:27
	Today's addition is the first of a series of new South American arrivals. Chile and Brazil seem to have an endless supply of superb music these days and I'm always happy to include these on my site: ERGO SUM ~ ERGO SUM ROCK SYMPHONY 042 (Barcode: 7898217280420) ~ CHILE ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1997 Released: 2001 1st album by the great Chilean Prog group Ergo Sum. On this album the band continues the legacy of the so-called first generation of South American Prog, modeled after European groups of the early 1970s (mostly UK and Italian ones). At first the group sounds very much like an instrumental version of Jethro Tull or the Hungarian group Solaris, mostly due to the fact that the flute is the leading solo instrument. The folksy JT approach is also present, changing only when the heavy lead guitar licks take the stage occasionally. The music is excellent all the way with constantly changing rhythmic patterns and imaginative melodies. Both main soloists (flute and guitar) play some blistering solos and the rhythm section provides an excellent backing. The percussion player adds some nice touches using exotic percussion instruments. All in all an excellent Prog album, perhaps not very innovative (their next release will be much more daring), but perfect in every sense. Considering how good this stuff is, it's not wonder that the second generation of Chilean Prog bands (Tryo, Akinetón Retard) were to conquer the top of the Prog scene. This is a reissue of the original LP, with 2 added tracks recorded especially for this CD edition. Highly recommended! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102280 ==================================== As announced yesterday, all local (inside Israel) orders will receive free shipping from now on. This should make my Israeli customers quite happy. ==================================== The Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale continues - just 7 days left! 15 % discount on all items! ==================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 08 2007 at 13:20
	Today's addition is the last missing album on my site by the fantastic Polish Prog band Quidam: QUIDAM ~ SURREVIVAL ROCK SERWIS 063 (Barcode: 5907729906321) ~ POLAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2005 Released: 2005 5th album by the phenomenal Polish Prog group Quidam. It took them 3 years to recover from the sudden blow inflicted on them when their lead singer / lyricist Emila Derkowska unexpectedly left them. Since Quidam were essentially built around Emila's central role, this entire concept was now gone and the remaining core band members had to redesign and rethink their new direction. Slowly they developed new material and after enlisting a new (male this time) lead singer and lyricist Bartek Kossowicz they were finally ready to record a new album. As the album's title reveals, they eventually managed both to survive and to revive their group. But the new Quidam, which emerges here, is very different from the previous incarnation. The sound is much harder, similar at times to Steve Hogarth's era Marillion and Arena. The early soft Genesis influences and folksy instrumentation is gone, replaced by strong guitar and keyboards lines. The only resemblance remains in the beautiful flute parts. The new singer is truly excellent, singing only in English with no foreign accent whatsoever. This switch from Polish to English is one more difference in the band's approach, surely influenced by their worldwide success. One thing is quite obvious: with all the changes and transformations they remain to be one of the best and strongest contemporary Prog bands, with very limited competition. The album includes excellent music from start to finish, brilliantly played and sung - one can ask nothing more than that. Definitely a worthy addition to the band's excellent musical legacy and a must for every serious Symphonic Prog fan. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102279 ===================================== The Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale continues! 15 % discount on all items! ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 07 2007 at 06:14
	Today's addition is a fantastic new album by British Jazz Giant Graham Collier: COLLIER, GRAHAM ~ HOARDED DREAMS CUNEIFORM 252 (Barcode: 045775025223) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 1983 Released: 2007 This extraordinary album contains a previously unreleased recording of Graham Collier's Big Band performance of his suite "Hoarded Dreams". The music was commissioned by the Arts Council of Great Britain (UK Government body that over the years faithfully supported UK Jazz scene and provided endless opportunities for UK musicians to compose and record) for the 1983 edition of the Bracknell Jazz Festival. For the occasion Collier assembled a spectacular Big Band (including 19 musicians), which he conducted. The players are a multi-national creme de la creme of European Jazz, with such distinguished names as Tomasz Stanko (Poland), Juhani Aaltonen (Finland), John Surman, Kenny Wheeler (UK), Manfred Schoof (Germany), etc. This awesome personnel ensures that the performance is truly stellar, with soaring solos and endless display of virtuosity and collective interplay. The brilliant music, suiting elegantly and perfectly the purpose of providing solo space for such a broad group of instrumentalist proves again that Collier is undoubtedly one of the true Giants composers of Modern Jazz of the caliber of Charles Mingus. Absolutely stunning! See also the Garahm Collier album released on Jazzis Records https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102278 ===================================== The Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale continues! 15 % discount on all items! ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 06 2007 at 12:38
	Today's addition is the newly reissued Hugh Hopper extremely rare 2nd album: HOPPER, HUGH ~ HOPPER TRINITY BOX CUNEIFORM 240 (Barcode: 045775024028) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1976 Released: 2007 2nd album by Hugh Hopper (and the first release after he left Soft Machine), released originally on the tiny Norwegian Compendium label (same label that originally released Henry Cow's Concerts and other weird but wonderful music). Musically the album belongs very strongly to the Soft Machine experimental Jazz-Rock of the Third, Fourth, Five & Six period (when Hopper was still a member of the group). Hopper enlisted eight great musicians (Mark Charig, Elton Dean, Dave Stewart, Gary Windo and others), all members of the flourishing Canterbury scene and UK Jazz circles (members in groups like Brotherhood Of Breath, Gilgamesh, Hatfield And The North, Isotope, Keith Tippett Sextet, etc), who make up the duos, trios, quartets and quintets that play on this album. He wrote all the music, except one track, which was composed by Ornette Coleman. This album is considered Hopper's most consistent release ever and sounds as fresh today as when it was first recorded. For all Canterbury scene and SM fans this is an absolute must and it's a great joy to see this album available again. Brilliant stuff! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102277 ===================================== The Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale continues! 15 % discount on all items! ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 05 2007 at 06:03
	Today's addition is the new edition of a Folk-Rock classic album with a surprising new treatment: TREES ~ ON THE SHORE (EXPANDED EDITION) SONY BMG 705765 (Barcode: 886970576529) ~ UK ~ Folk-Rock Recorded: 1970 Released: 2007 2nd and final album by UK Folk-Rock group Trees. Although Trees existed for just a brief period of time - formed in 1969 and disbanded in early 1972 - they managed to release two seminal albums, which are considered classics of the genre. Trees had some similarities with other contemporary Folk-Rock ensembles (Pentangle, Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, etc.): they were fronted by an exceptional female vocalist (Celia Humphris) and they played arrangements of traditional British folk tunes in addition to their self-penned material. But there were also important differences, which made them unique: they were strongly influenced by the Psychedelic movement and they used a strong lead electric guitar (Barry Clarke) rather than acoustic instruments. In retrospect both of their albums kept formidably the original magic over the years and are worthy of a special place in any serious Folk-Rock album collection. The bonus disc added to this beautiful edition is also quite unique and interesting: Following a sampling of one of the album's songs by a contemporary pop group in 2006, the album returned to public attention with a bang. The original group members decided to remix most of the original album, adding (mostly) keyboards (Bias Boshell) and some guitar to bring the album up to contemporary sound. The result is quite brilliant and surprising. Although touching original material can be considered sacrilegious, in this case it works wonderfully. An early demo track and a BBC recording are also added. Definitely a treasure! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102276 ===================================== Unfortunately the Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale has almost come to a standstill. I suppose some of you are still "licking your (financial) wounds" after ordering last month, and other just don't care? ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 04 2007 at 10:11
	Today's addition is the new fantastic album by the Japanese prodigy Hiromi Uehara: UEHARA, HIROMI ~ TIME CONTROL TELARC 83655 (Barcode: 089408365522) ~ JAPAN ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 2006 Released: 2007 4th album by Japanese keyboards player Hiromi Uehara firmly establishes her position as one of the brightest stars of contemporary jazz. Her amazing compositions and breathtaking virtuosity are constant factors present on all of hers albums so far, which of course makes it really easy to decide if one should get anything she puts her name to. Although deeply rooted in jazz, on this album Hiromi takes a step towards Fusion by expanding her regular trio into a quartet with the addition of superb guitarist David Fiuczynski. Being a strong soloist, Fiuczynski adds another dimension to the music and the fiery exchanges between his guitar and Hiromi's keyboards bring back fond memories of similar exchanges between Chick Corea and Al Di Meola in Return To Forever. But there is plenty of Hiromi playing the acoustic piano here to satisfy the more jazz oriented folks as well, so whichever way you look at this album it's a gem. Anybody who already owns the previous Hiromi's album will get this for sure but I urge people who are not familiar with her art to try her out - most of the people who listened to my (wholehearted) recommendations got hooked helplessly. Brilliant! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102275 ===================================== As promised, I'm working very hard on turning the Jazzis Web Shop database into a musical encyclopedia by cross-referencing all the albums between each other (using links and keywords). This is a gargantuan task, but some results are already showing. If you're interested, just click on the "Artist Of The Month - Al Di Meola" link on the Home Page and follow any of the hundreds of links available on Al's album descriptions. Another possibility is to follow the link above and take it from there. This is all quite amazing, so enjoy! ===================================== Unfortunately the Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale has almost come to a standstill. I suppose some of you are still "licking your (financial) wounds" after ordering last month, and other just don't care? ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 03 2007 at 10:09
	Today's addition is the last Al Di Meola Telarc release missing on my site (except his Christmas album, which I'll leave out): DI MEOLA, AL ~ THE GRANDE PASSION TELARC 83481 (Barcode: 089408348129) ~ USA ~ Jazz-World Fusion Recorded: 2000 Released: 2000 This magnificent album by Al Di Meola was his 3rd release on the prestigious Telarc label. It is certainly one of the highest achievements in his illustrious musical career and a masterpiece of rare beauty. Accompanied by his World Sinfonia group and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Di Meola presents a beautiful suite, which mixes jazz, fusion, Latin, Tango, Middle-Eastern and classical influences together, creating a whole new genre by itself. The music was mostly composed by Di Meola, but he includes three compositions by his Mentor Astor Piazzolla as part of his uninterrupted (since the early 1990s) commitment to pay tribute to his music. The orchestral arrangements are one of the most organic and suitable attempts to combine classical orchestra with a jazz ensemble ever attempted. In short the album is an one hour long uninterrupted musical ecstasy, which should leave nobody cold. This music is beyond genres and is truly suitable for any music lover on this planet. Essential! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102274 ===================================== Unfortunately the Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale did not reach the target I've set for it and I have no choice but to continue it. The new end date was set for May 15, 2007 and I hope that in these 2 weeks I'll be able to downsize my stock to a reasonable level, which will enable me to continue to operate the site. ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 02 2007 at 09:49
	Here is the next new DVD, added today: CLARKE, STANLEY ~ NIGHT SCHOOL HEADS UP 7118 (Barcode: 053361711894) ~ USA ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 2002 Released: 2007 It's no secret that Stanley Clarke is one of my favorite bass players ever. His amazing sensitivity, complete control of both the acoustic and electric versions of the instrument and his innovative approach to music are his trademarks for the last 40 years, rivaled only by Jaco Pastorius, whom he preceded as one of the forefathers of Fusion, when he was a member of Chick Corea's Return To Forever. Unfortunately Clarke's recorded legacy as a leader is not really reflective of his true abilities and he has been largely absent from the scene in the last two decades. Therefore having a new document of his amazing talents handy is a joyous occasion. The concert presented here documents Clarke leading a group of over 30 musicians (a list of which reads like a who's who of jazz and Fusion) in various formations, from solo performances to quartets, quintets and a big band, all fronted by Clarke himself. The concert culminates with a band, including no less than eleven bass players (all taking a solo in turn), jamming over Clarke's "School Days". This "bass orgy" is one of the most incredible performances I've ever watched / listened to and the entire DVD is an absolute must to any serious Fusion fan anywhere on this planet. The DVD also includes bonus material and interviews. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, 120 minutes. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102273 ==================================== Unfortunately the Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale did not reach the target I've set for it and I have no choice but to continue it. The new end date was set for May 15, 2007 and I hope that in these 2 weeks I'll be able to downsize my stock to a reasonable level, which will enable me to continue to operate the site. ==================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: May 01 2007 at 07:58
	I start this month's additions with a couple of new DVDs. Here is the first one: EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER ~ LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL SANCTUARY 0351 (Barcode: 5050749503510) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1992 Released: 2007 The Emerson, Lake & Palmer reunions have been quite a regular event since the group broke up originally in 1979 (or perhaps they never did?), meeting with various degrees of success. The first reunion (in 1991) resulted in recording of the "Black Moon" album and a tour. They were all in top form, as can be witnessed by this concert at London's famous Royal Albert Hall. The concert includes just a couple of tracks from the a.m. new album and most of the material is a selection of their previous material, which is what the crowd was really looking for. Slightly rearranged, classic ELP (and a bit of Nice) material sounds as good as ever and any ELP fan will surely find this DVD a pleasure to watch. Emerson (as usual) performs some of his stage theatrics, which are always fun to watch and Palmer's virtuoso drumming is a revelation. This is classic Prog stuff and perhaps the best live ELP material available on film. 88 minutes. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102272 ===================================== Unfortunately the Jazzis Web Shop Stock Clearing Sale did not reach the target I've set for it and I have no choice but to continue it. The new end date was set for May 15, 2007 and I hope that in these 2 weeks I'll be able to downsize my stock to a reasonable level, which will enable me to continue to operate the site. ===================================== Have Fun!
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