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O.A.P. Records PRESENTS NEW RELEASE
Genzo Okabe - Second Line -
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Cat. Nr: OAPR1404 EAN-code: 8714835106302 Copyright O.A.P. Records 2014 All rights reserved.  |
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Second Line is the culmination of two years of research on early jazz by
Genzo Okabe. By exploring the African-American music that flourished in
New Orleans at the beginning of the 20th century, Genzo incorporated
the essence of it's melodies, harmonies, and rhythm into his own
compositions.
The first half of the album is a tribute to early jazz music, introducing stride piano, second line rhythm, and the funeral march which is deeply rooted in the traditions of New Orleans. Slowly the album begins to demonstrate Genzo's individual manner of reconstruction and integration of these source materials, fusing them more freely with his interpretation of contemporary polyrhythm and reharmonization. Composed as an homage to the origins of jazz music, the album shows the rediscovery of the richness, effectiveness, and modernity of the early jazz, as well as the fundamental affinity with contemporary jazz music. More about the release can be found at www.oaprecords.com. |
The musicians (from left to right):
Steven Willem Zwanink - DoublebassFrancesco De Rubeis - Drums Miguel Rodriguez - Piano Genzo Okabe - Altosax
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Pre-sale action!
Only € 12,50 if you order the CD before 11th November 2014
'Second Line' is worldwide for sale and also through the webshop of O.A.P. Records: www.oaprecords.com/catalog/ You will receive the CD by post around November 11th, 2014 |
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