Alex Harding - Blutopia - COMPACT DISCS [CD]
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The relationship between Alex Harding and Lucian Ban has been long and fruitful. Their combination of elements of improvisational music native to their homelands, namely the United States and Romania, have helped the pair develop a unique musical language that transcends the expectations of the jazz genre. Their new recording, Blutopia, highlights their attuned rapport while allowing their music to unfold with their own singular ensemble.Pianist Lucian Ban arrived in New York City from Romania to study at the New School in the early 2000s. As he first began to immerse himself into the local scene, Ban was fortunate to hear baritone saxophonist Alex Harding. The two hit it off immediately and formed a fast friendship leading to musical collaboration. This led to Ban providing a handful of songs for Harding and Harding becoming an essential voice on Ban's debut album, Somethin' Holy (CIMP, 2002). It was Harding's unique voice that attracted Ban. His heartfelt and blues-drenched baritone sax playing lent well to Ban's open-minded and improvisatory approach to music. Harding's visceral style lent an edge and authenticity to their music, a sound and feeling anchored in the blues that Ban came to the States to try to discover and absorb. Their communion was a true celebration of the spirit, as both found something in the other to help free their spirit in performance.Harding was essential in introducing the young pianist to the luminaries of the jazz scene, including the incredible tuba players Bob Stewart and Howard Johnson. These relationships have been long lasting and essential to the pair's musical development. As the years have gone by, the duo has been growing and evolving. The pair's most recent was a duo album, entitled Dark Blue (Sunnyside, 2019), which showcased their inspiring level of communication in a transparent setting. The past few decades have provided
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- GenreJazzDescriptionThe relationship between Alex Harding and Lucian Ban has been long and fruitful. Their combination of elements of improvisational music native to their homelands, namely the United States and Romania, have helped the pair develop a unique musical language that transcends the expectations of the jazz genre. Their new recording, Blutopia, highlights their attuned rapport while allowing their music to unfold with their own singular ensemble.Pianist Lucian Ban arrived in New York City from Romania to study at the New School in the early 2000s. As he first began to immerse himself into the local scene, Ban was fortunate to hear baritone saxophonist Alex Harding. The two hit it off immediately and formed a fast friendship leading to musical collaboration. This led to Ban providing a handful of songs for Harding and Harding becoming an essential voice on Ban's debut album, Somethin' Holy (CIMP, 2002). It was Harding's unique voice that attracted Ban. His heartfelt and blues-drenched baritone sax playing lent well to Ban's open-minded and improvisatory approach to music. Harding's visceral style lent an edge and authenticity to their music, a sound and feeling anchored in the blues that Ban came to the States to try to discover and absorb. Their communion was a true celebration of the spirit, as both found something in the other to help free their spirit in performance.Harding was essential in introducing the young pianist to the luminaries of the jazz scene, including the incredible tuba players Bob Stewart and Howard Johnson. These relationships have been long lasting and essential to the pair's musical development. As the years have gone by, the duo has been growing and evolving. The pair's most recent was a duo album, entitled Dark Blue (Sunnyside, 2019), which showcased their inspiring level of communication in a transparent setting. The past few decades have providedArtistAlex HardingTitleBlutopiaFormatCDLabelSunnyside
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