Release Date: 31 December 2008
Label: ECM Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 602517097575
Genres: Jazz Latin Music
Description
The long-awaited album by the Argentinean bandoneon giant Dino Saluzzi and German cellist Anja Lechner, known both for her work with the Rosamunde Quartet and her explorations outside it. It was Lechner's interest in Tango Nuevo that made the ongoing Saluzzi/Rosamunde Kultrum collaboration possible in the mid-90s; Anja and Dino have toured widely as a duo, too: Jazz Review/Penguin Guide editor Richard Cook described one of their concerts as being "as close to perfection as any music-making I can recently recall".
Essentially chamber music with inspirational roots in Argentinean traditions 'Ojos Negros' puts the emphasis on Saluzzi's heartfelt, finely-crafted compositions but has a strong improvised component. Saluzzi himself takes all the freedom he needs whenever he needs it - the bandoneon is virtually an extension of his character; it mirrors his changing moods.
Personnel: Dino Saluzzi (bandoneon), Anja Lechner (cello)
Tracklisting
Vijay Iyer; Wadada Leo Smith
Anouar Brahem; Anja Lechner; Django Bates; Dave Holland
Patrick Demenga; Latvian State Academic Choir; Youth Choir Kamer; Riga Cathedral Boys Choir; Andres
Nicolas Masson; Colin Vallon; Patrice Moret; Lionel Friedli
Various artists
Yuval Cohen Quartet
Thomas Stronen; Craig Taborn; Chris Potter; Sinikka Langeland; Jorge Rossy
Stephan Micus
Dino Saluzzi & Anja Lechner
