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Mitteleuropa Ensemble

'Balkan Project'

(MITCD2003)

Musicians:
Sabrina Sparti - vocal
Furio Romano - alto saxophone
Mario Fragiacomo - flugelhorn
Roberto Favilla Jr - piano
Roberto Della Grotta - double-bass
Claudio Saveriano - drums

Guests:
Rhapsodua Trio
Maurizio Deho - violin
Gianpietro Marazza - accordion
Luigi Maione - guitar

Label - Ethnoworld, Italy
Released 2001

Balkan music revisited in a jazz style.

The Music 
'The music of this group is a blend of languages, inspired by Balkan ethnic music (including also the "klezmer" music heritage of Hebrews of Eastern Europe) and fits into a way which takes into account both jazz and popular music.'

Concerts & Performances
Mitteleuropa Ensemble participated in various jazz festivals, concerts in theatres, square-fests, jazz clubs, international music competitions, poetry and music performances, television shows and other.'

"This Milan, Italy based ensemble have been around since 1988. Here, they fuse Balkan stylizations with Klezmer and slight traces of baroque. Yet, the musicians’ hearts and motivations lie within modern jazz frameworks. On this fine release, the sextet receives strong support from the guest musicians who comprise the Rhapsodua Trio. As they render an artful program consisting of hip arrangements, sprawling rhythms, avant musings and more. 


Vocalist Sabrina Sparti’s wordless vocalise adds quite a bit of luster to this project on pieces such as Ashkenazim Time - where the band pursues stately choruses and military march progressions. They can swing hard or segue into a Slavic wedding ceremony. The group also propagates a West Coast (United States) kind of vibe amid breezy horns and Ms. Sparti’s airy scat singing on Beograd. It’s all about style, character and finesse. More importantly, the ensemble proclaims a wealth of sprightly themes throughout this generally melodious set. All concerned parties turn in thoughtful and at times, invigorating solo spots. However, the musicians’ teamwork and irrefutable sense of focus and determination provides the Midas touch!!
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Mitteleuropa Ensemble

'Balkan Project'

(MITCD2003)

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. Ashkenazim Time (trad. Ashkenazita) (10'26") 2. Dionisius (trad Macedonian) (4'47") 3. Beograd (7'07") 4. Balaton Tango (5'26") 5. Camilla (7'53") 6. Zhok Experimental Hora (5'04") 7. Ale Brider (trad Klezmer) (3'13") 8. Bivacco Tartaro (trad Serbian) (3'45") 9. Halicha L’Kesaria (4'53") 10. Il Taumaturgo (10'10") Duration (62'57")

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