Jamie Saft -Solo A Genova -RARENOISE / CARGO CD 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 15 February 2018, includes the following tracks: "Naima", "Overjoyed", "The New Standard / Pinkus", "The Houseatonic At Stockbridge" and more. This version of Solo A Genova comes as a 1xCD. -

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 solo piano album by the acclaimed American pianist and composer Jamie Saft, released on CD by Rarenoise Records. Recorded live in Genoa, Italy, this album showcases Saft?s profound mastery of improvisation and his unique ability to blend jazz with classical influences. The performance captures an intimate atmosphere where every note resonates with emotion and technical brilliance. Jamie Saft has built a distinguished career collaborating with artists such as John Zorn, Iggy Pop, and Bad Brains, earning critical acclaim for his versatility across genres like jazz, rock, reggae, and avant-garde music. His previous works have been praised for their innovation and depth. Rarenoise Records is renowned for its commitment to adventurous music that pushes boundaries; the label consistently supports visionary artists who redefine contemporary soundscapes.

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00121576

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