Turcio - Only Human - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Singing All Day; Witch's Promise; Just Trying to Be, and the original UK mix of Teacher are the bonus tracks added to this 1970 record, the band's first gold album, with standout tracks to Cry You a Song; Son, and for Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me also on tull, er, tap!

ALBARE is the nom de guerre of Albert Dadon, a virtuoso jazz guitarist with a strong melodic sense and a wealth of global influences. Born in Morocco and raised in Israel and France, Albare first worked as a musician in France, before emigrating to Australia at the age of 27. He is not only well known as a jazz musician but has maintained a highly successful career as one of Australia's most prominent musician entrepreneurs. He is undoubtedly a major force in Australian jazz, having directed the Melbourne Jazz Festival for many years and as chairman of the Australian Jazz Awards. In 2008 he received the Order of Australia for his service to the Arts and Business

At the heart of InchBeyond BeliefInch lies a theme of exploration and discovery, both within the realms of music and the human experience. Albare uses his guitar voice and compositional collaboration with Phil Turcio who have now worked together for the past thirty years, to guide listeners through a series of soundscapes that are as varied as they are cohesive. The album weaves together a tapestry of influences, from the intricate rhythms of world music to the soul-stirring harmonies of modern jazz, creating a unique sonic palette. The overarching concept of the album is one of journeying beyond the known and the ordinary. Albare invites listeners to join him in pushing past the limits of belief, exploring new horizons of emotion and expression. Each track contributes to this overarching narrative, offering it's own unique flavor and perspective. There's a sense of introspection and wonder that permeates the album. It's as if Albare and his comrades - Phil Turcio, Pablo Bencid and Phil Rex -