muzycy:
Mário Laginha - Piano
Julian Argüelles - Soprano and Tenor saxophone
Helge Andreas Norbakken - Percussion
Editor's info:
Atlântico is the second album from the European jazz super-trio of Julian Argüelles, Mário Laginha and Helge Andreas Norbakken.
A trio that expresses a step forward for the European jazz tradition - sophisticated and cosmopolitan jazz by three masters of the European contemporary scene.
Music that engages with jazz’s African and American heritage from a European perspective. Joyful and lyrical, the trio play with exceptional empathy based on a long history of collaboration and a deep sense of respect, friendship and companionship.
Atlântico is the second album from the European jazz super-trio of Julian Argüelles, Mário Laginha and Helge Andreas Norbakken. Effortless, flowing and lyrical, the trio melds together worlds of folk song, powerful African groove with the American tradition and a sophisticated European jazz sensibility. Full of musical empathy and enthusiasm, these musicians are true masters: European legends in the making. Having worked with the luminaries of the past (John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler, Dudu Pukwana, Carla Bley, Jon Hassell), all three are reinforcing this legacy, and continuing the vibrant European Jazz tradition.
For each of the three musicians the jazz life has been thrown upside down since they all started out on their musician journey in the 90’s. For each of them this music represents not only a moment in time - as composers and performers - but defines and deepens their sense of purpose. As Julian explains:
‘This trio is so much more than a project band. We have all known each other for many, many years and it's that respect, friendship and companionship that informs the music. We all share similar influences, history and interests in Art and culture. As a result the music flows with little effort.’
Mário Laginha:
‘I would say we have a kind of musical empathy that makes things easy and natural. I don’t remember, trul....... więcej