The New Trio unites Corea with Origin's Avishai Cohen and Jeff Ballard, the rhythm section he has worked most with since 199. They inspired him to write a flood of new music. On "Lifeline," which has the extroverted, light-as- Gonzalo Rubalcaba appears courtesy of Blue Note Records.
Chick on Avishai Cohen: The most original young performer/composer/band leader I've come across in a long time. Totally focused, totally unique rhythmically and a total virtuoso on his instrument. I produced Avishai's 1st recording for Stretch Records on which he immediately set a very high standard of composition and group playing. But soon after he went on to something else. He began to play piano in his band and made a totally different band with more vamp material – also very beautiful and unique. Now that that recording is made and he's done several gigs with that band and music, he's already onto an even newer band with a totally new direction. He's a Courageous Creative Spirit and a great partner to work with. I virtually took all the members of his first band to form my own band, Origin. Avishai is an inspirational character. Chick on Jeff Ballard: Jeff is the creative glue that has held Origin and the New Trio together. A relentless investigator of percussion styles around the globe. He and Avishai make a tight and unique rhythm team and now, as a trio, the 3 of us have formed a wonderful musical bond. He can play sensitively enough to blend with an orchestral string section, audacious enough to play as freely and unexpectedly as you could imagine and basic enough to groove you into dancing your head off. He's got a great rhythm section blend. He's way more than just a "jazz drummer." He's a Music Painter.
RENDEZVOUS IN NEW YORK
Limited Edition Autographed 10-DVD set 9 Concert DVDs PLUS Bonus Film—RENDEZVOUS IN NEW YORK: THE MOVIE, your
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