Jamie Saft -Solo A Genova -RARENOISE / CARGO LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "The Makings Of You (Curtis Mayfield)"
02. "Human (Jimmy Jam / Terry Lewis / Jamie Saft)"
03. "Naima (John Coltrane)"
04. "Sharp Dressed Man (Zz Top)"
05. "Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder)"
06. "Po'Boy (Bob Dylan)"
07. "The New Standard / Pinkus (Jamie Saft)"
08. "Blue Motel Room (Joni Mitchell)"
09. "The Housatonic At Stockbridge (Charles Ives)"
10. "Blue In Green (Miles Davis / Bill Evans)"
11. "Restless Farewell (Bob Dylan)"

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Solo A Genova by Jamie Saft, released 29 December 2023. This version of Solo A Genova comes as a 1xLP. -

One of the most prolific artists in the RareNoise roster, Jamie Saft has appeared on recordings by such groups as Metallic Taste of Blood, Slobber Pup, Plymouth, Red Hill, The Spanish Donkey and Berserk! As well as on collaborations with Steve Swallow and Bobby Previte (New Standard / Loneliness Road, which also featured Iggy Pop, Bill Brovold (Serenity Knolls), Roswell Rudd (Strength & Power) and his own New Zion album (Sunshine Seas). And yet, over all those sessions he has never recorded a solo piano album. Solo A Genova is Saft's highly emotive take on jazz standards and other uniquely American compositions. Recorded at the beautiful Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova, Italy in an acoustically marvellous space, Solo A Genova showcases Saft on a 9-foot Steinway Model D piano in the service of a number beguiling piano arrangements of tunes by Curtis Mayfield, Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis, John Coltrane, ZZ Top, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Charles Ives, Miles Davis and Bill Evans.

"Solo A Genova" is a captivating LP by the acclaimed pianist and composer Jamie Saft, released under the distinguished Rarenoise / Cargo label. This album captures Saft in an intimate solo piano performance recorded live in Genoa, Italy, showcasing his remarkable ability to blend jazz improvisation with classical sensibilities and avant-garde exploration. The record traverses emotional landscapes with depth and nuance, highlighting Saft's technical mastery and expressive touch. Jamie Saft has built an impressive career collaborating with legends such as John Zorn, Iggy Pop, and Wadada Leo Smith; his versatility spans genres from jazz to rock to experimental music. Rarenoise Records is renowned for its commitment to innovative sounds across contemporary music scenes, consistently supporting artists who push boundaries and redefine musical expression.

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00121575

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