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Royal roost is one of the 10 originals here, and it sounds like a classic slab of midtempo swing, with lovano. Cross culture by the jazz musician joe lovano with us five and. Cross culture is the twentythird studio album by american musician joe lovano and the third. The result is an album of exploratory jazz that is often more about group interplay on various musical themes rather than straightforward improvisation on melodic compositions though there is that, too. You will definitely enjoy his performance so get joe lovano tickets. Joe lovano feel the blues with all that jazz and more. Joe lovano usfive cross cultureblue note 509996 38761 2 3. Joe lovano releases the first great jazz album of 20.

Us five, which has just released its third album, cross culture, features two drummers otis brown iii and francisco mela, two bassists peter slavov and superstar esperanza spalding, pianist james weidman and, on some tracks, guitarist. Joseph salvatore lovano born december 29, 1952 is an american jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer. Jazz saxophonist joe lovano is a master of his instrument music. They have shown that their distinct and robust voices can lead, blend and push the idiom forward both in composition and improvisation, while embracing.

All compositions written by joe lovano, except star crossed lovers written by billy. Joe lovano is a master and this is the final results. As long as the question lingers in your head, the album works. Program notes by willard jenkins and credits 8 pages. Cross culture by aaj italy staff, published on february 11, 20.

Jan 08, 20 listen to your favorite songs from cross culture by joe lovano now. Apr 17, 2019 for arguably the most prestigious of jazz labels, blue note, the tenor saxophonist joe lovano has recorded as a leader, more than twenty albums beginning with landmarks in 1990, and then shortly after this, what is still considered one his best recordings of all time, from the soul 1991. While not an innovator in a macro sense, lovano has unquestionably charted his. On january 8, 20, saxophonist and composer joe lovano will release cross culture, his 23rd blue note recording and the third consecutive release by his critically acclaimed quintet, us five. He is married to jazz singer judi silvano with whom he records and performs. The jazz saxophonist joe lovano has a beautiful sound. Joe lovano teljes neven joseph salvatore lovano cleveland, ohio, 1952. Lovano seeks universal musical languages and energy that precedes all the styles in jazz. Joe lovano is surely one of the best saxophone players of current times.

Cross culture cd, album album cover all versions edit. Joe lovano and dave douglas sound prints scandal 2018. Once again working with drummers francisco mela and otis brown iii, pianist james weidman, and bassist esperanza spalding, lovano also employs bassist peter slavov on a few tracks here, as well as west. Layers of percussion, exotic instruments like the tarogato, louekes guitar colors from africa.

The titles of each sequence of the suite attest to mr. All this has lead to the box expanding to include all the innovations that have come around over the years. Cross culture, with us five, was released last year. The cerebral, midwestern folk of peter oren chris ingalls. He is the composer of albums likesounds of joy, hometown sessions and ten tales. Listen online 11 songs from joyous encounter 2005 joe lovano. Jun 15, 2017 culture lifestyle show more news us news. Lovano has been hailed by the new york times as one of the greatest musicians in jazz history. As we approach the musical giants 90th birthday, lovano pays homage to the spiritual side of one of his earliest inspirations, alongside an allstar band of brian blade, geri allen 514 only, tom harrell, steve kuhn 5 only, andrew cyrille, longtime coltrane colleague reggie workman, and special guest saxophonist ravi coltrane, himself. This is lovanos third consecutive release with his us five group, following 2009s folk art and 2011s bird songs, and it is a brilliant work that highlights the ensembles improvisational telepathy and joes.

Cross culture is more or less the twodrummers band that made the excellent bird songs in 2011 with esperanza spalding putting in a bass appearance, and gifted west african. The saxophonist joe lovano has regularly spoken of his malleable quintet us five as a band thats capable of doing and playing anything, and on the groups brandnew cross culture blue note, its. View all albums and help us complete joe lovano discography. S axophonist joe lovano s vast experience gives him a profound awareness of what jazz has been, and feeds a fertile imagination for what it can be. Hailed by the new york times as one of the greatest musicians in jazz history, grammy award winning saxophone titan joe lovano has distinguished himself as a prescient and pathfinding force in the arena of creative music us five bird songs. With a grammy win for his 52nd street themes and 14 other nominations, he has won down beat magazines critics and readers polls countless times as tenor saxophonist, musician of the year, jazz album of the year and triple crowns from. Com jazz instructional video excerpt youtube kenny werner jazz improvisation lesson impressing vs connecting with an. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Vashkar, interiors live, mystic, seeds of change, top tracks. Peter slavov replaced esperanza spalding on six tracks, all of them written by lovano except for star crossed lovers by billy strayhorn. Loueke guesting in a session celebrating idioms and instruments from all over the world. It rolls and smears and smokes, all width, rhythmic unto itself. Find joe lovano discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Lovano was a longtime member of a trio led by drummer paul motian.

November 28, 2012 few jazz bandleaders are as active and as actively acclaimed as saxophonist joe lovano and trumpeter dave douglas. West african guitarist lionel loueke appeared on the album cross culture blue note, 20. Cross culture will make the board in 20, but probably not at the top. Their other two blue note albums, folk art and bird songs, sat toward the top of the jazz polls in 2009 and 2011. You can buy latest album streams of expression 2006 joe lovano. The album marks his 23rd recording for blue note and his third consecutive release by his criticallyacclaimed quintet, us five. Us five, which has just released its third album, cross culture, features two drummers otis brown iii and francisco mela, two bassists peter. Retuning your expectations pays dividends with joe lovano s worldtinged workouts, writes dave gelly. Felesege judi silvano enekesno, akivel tobb kozos lemeze keszult. The music of john coltrane, the mezzo soprano encounter, cross culture, singles. Of all the instruments in jazz, the saxophone is perhaps the most iconic. Cross culture by joe lovano on amazon music unlimited. It was released in january 20 under blue note records to a favorable critical reception. Joseph salvatore lovano is an american jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer.

Landmarks, lovano s debut on the label, came out in 1991. This new compassion is huge, diverse and sustained, although a vote is hereby cast for lovano to abandon the aulochrome, an annoying, gimmicky instrument. Saxophonist joe lovano s vast experience gives him a profound awareness of what jazz has been, and feeds a fertile imagination for what it can be. Saxophonist and composer joe lovano released cross culture, his 23rd blue note recording and the third consecutive release by his critically acclaimed quintet, us five.

Our enduring commitment has made all about jazz one of the most culturally important websites of its kind in the world reaching hundreds of thousands of readers every. Whether working in a postbop mode or exploring more avantgarde territory, lovano can be counted on to make an exhilaratingly persuasive case for the enduring relevance and vitality of jazz. Joe lovano releases the first great jazz album of 20 bleader. Cross culture 20 is lovanos third album with us five, which. Although he acquired a tenor titan reputation over the years and started his career gigging in toptier organ groups that required a huge sound. He has earned a grammy award and several mentions on down beat magazines critics and readers polls. Joe lovano biography active during a period of jazz history when it seemed radical innovation was a thing of the past, joe lovano nevertheless coalesced various stylistic elements from disparate eras into a personal and forwardseeking style. Cross culture hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. Brussels jazz orchestra joe lovano primary artist, producer, liner notes, featured artist, soloist, composer 2012.

Joe lovano tenor saxophone, james weidman piano, esperanza spalding bass, otis brown iii drums. Cross culture is the twentythird studio album by american musician joe lovano and the third with his band us five. The final result is more equilibrate that the other usfive recordings. Theres a goldstar version here of one of jazzs most elegant ballad standards, billy.

Oct 02, 2015 saxophonist joe lovano and bassist dave holland first recorded together in 1992 on the album from the soul. Cross culture joe lovano us five, joe lovano songs. With a grammy win for his 52nd street themes and 14 other nominations, he has won down beat magazines critics and readers polls countless times as tenor saxophonist, musician of the year, jazz album of the year and triple crowns from downbeat. Feb 19, 20 for me, cross culture is strongest when it goes straight at the jazz tradition. Jazz saxophonist joe lovano is a master of his instrument. One of the most recognizable jazz saxophonists of his era, distinguished by his lovely tone, rich harmonies, and fluid lines. All the pieces are composition of joe lovano except one, a great version of dukes star crossed lovers. Blue note 509996 38761 2 3 joe lovano usfive cross culture. One of the most celebrated saxophonists of his generation, joe lovano. Lovano plays with the brussels jazz orchestra conducted by frank vangee.

But leave it to saxophonist joe lovano to expand his group in a way that makes him work harder. Grammywinning saxophonist and composer joe lovano and twotime grammy nominated trumpeter dave douglas are current masters on their respective instruments within the pantheon of modern jazz. Joe lovano s third album featuring his us five quintet, 20s cross culture, furthers the adventurous collective aesthetic the saxophonist developed on 2009s folk art and 2011s bird songs. Check out cross culture by joe lovano on amazon music. For me, cross culture is strongest when it goes straight at the jazz tradition. Contemporary jazz joe lovano usfive cross culture 20, cd discogs explore. Jan 21, 2011 sax giant joe lovano has blown next to a bevy of jazz greats, and been applauded as soloist and leader throughout his nearly 40year career. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Lovanos enduring love of italian locale and culture. Saxophonist joe lovanos vast experience gives him a profound awareness of what jazz has been, and feeds a fertile imagination for what it can be.

Lovano played reed and percussion instruments he had collected since the 1970s. Lovano is taking a step back from the material of jazz and looking at its motivating forces. All compositions and arrangements by joe lovano, except star crossed lovers written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn. Cross culture by joe lovano, released in 20 on blue note records. Active during a period of jazz history when it seemed radical innovation was a thing of the past, joe lovano nevertheless coalesced various stylistic elements from disparate eras into a personal and forwardseeking style. Joe lovano us five cross culture blue note most jazz musicians are flexible. Joe lovano download all jazz songs joe lovano download. Instead, lovano begins with a sundrenched burst of joy. It is a quality project, but in a specialized niche. Celebrating 100 years of charlie parker in celebration of charlie parkers centennial, lovano and his us five band. Jan 11, 20 the saxophonist joe lovano has regularly spoken of his malleable quintet us five as a band thats capable of doing and playing anything, and on the groups brandnew cross culture blue note, its. Joe lovano cross culture 20 01 blessings in may 02 myths and legends 03 cross culture 04 in a spin 05 star crossed lovers 06 journey within 07 drum chant 08 golden horn 09 royal roost 10 modern man 11 pm personnel. Here you can buy and download music mp3 joe lovano.

Cross culture living legend saxophonist and composer joe lovano releases cross culture, his 23rd blue note recording and the third consecutive release by his critically acclaimed quintet, us five. Read this excerpt from dave liebmans book what it is, talking about working with miles davis. Dear all about jazz readers, if youre familiar with all about jazz, you know that weve dedicated over two decades to supporting jazz as an art form, and more importantly, the creative musicians who make it. Lovano toured with the woody herman thundering herd in the 1970s and went on to join the.

Lovano calls a sonata suite, which he put together and which was arranged by the ever masterful gil goldstein, and which mr. I expected joe lovano, after an association dating back to 1981, to offer tribute to paul motian the legend who died just two months before the saxist began cross culture. Once again working with drummers francisco mela and otis brown iii, pianist james weidman, and bassist esperanza spalding, lovano also employs bassist peter slavov on a few. Saxophonist joe lovano and bassist dave holland first recorded together in 1992 on the album from the soul.

Joe lovano, running the show with sweeping sax the new. The jazz center of new york city, nyc, november 21, 1985. A halls tale the jim hall interview wsg julian lage duration. Grammywinning saxophonist, composer and producer joe lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. Listen to your favorite songs from cross culture by joe lovano now.