Newly available are some notable recordings worthy of giving a listen to. Saxophonist/composer Adam Rongo is making quite a name for himself. His debut CD, Tell Your Song (on D Clef Records), is a lively collection of some awesome tunes that will make even the most discerning enthusiast give an ear to.
Tell your Story opens in full swing mode on “Turnin’ the Corner.” It is a jumping track that accurately sets the tone by presenting what the entire album is all about. “Temporary Paralysis” is mind blowing. Rongo and company literally poured all the bell and whistles into it. “You’re Mine, You” and “Stardust”are two rich and mellow cuts that Rongo takes center stage on. They are fabulous! There is not one mediocre tune on this CD as all of the eleven tracks are impressive.
Adam Rongo received his Master’s Degree in 2012 from Michigan State University. He is a proficient instructor who has performed at numerous venues (Chicago Symphony Center, Bimhuis in Amsterdam, etc.) with an A-list of talents (Branford Marsalis, Bob James, etc.). Adam Rongo is a young talent who knows what really good jazz is all about.
Track listing: Turnin’ the Corner; You Don’t Know What Love Is; Temporary Paralysis; You’re Mine, You; Doppelganger; Good and Terrible; The Wager; Two Tees; Stardust; Tell Your Story; Fifty-Six.
Track Personnel: Adam Rongo; Etieene Charles; Michael Dease; Emmet Cohen; Rodney Whitaker; Ulysses Owens, Jr. Special guests: Randy Napoleon and Behn Gillece.
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In retail is Brazilian Saxophonist and composer Sergio Galvao debut CD as a leader. Phantom Fish is the title of this long overdue collection. Offering eight remarkable tunes, Galvao has really shed a long overdue new light on himself.
Phantom Fish is a fantastic modern, intense collection. The melodies are carefree, seductive and inviting. The included compositions are “Amphybious”, “Zuruba”, “Casa Amarela”, “Meu Nobre”, “Phantom Fish”, “Mandruzza”, “Ja Lu” and “Vou Deitar E Rolar.” Phantom fish is released through Pimenta Music.
