Slr 5 (sal La Rocca 5tet) at Jet Studio

Sal La Rocca, double bassist of Sicilian origin, returns with a profoundly different new project, he continues to defend more than ever hard bop or post bop jazz, biting and groovy.
For his new quintet, Sal has surrounded himself with the incomparable Igor Gehenot whose percussive sound tinged with Caribbean sounds gives warm and welcoming music. Phil Abraham introduces himself into the band with beautiful textures highlighting the compositions of Sal La Rocca. The double bassist is also supported by Steven Delannoye on sax and Umberto Odone on drums whose temperament and style quickly seduce....

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Sal La Rocca, double bassist of Sicilian origin, returns with a profoundly different new project, he continues to defend more than ever hard bop or post bop jazz, biting and groovy.
For his new quintet, Sal has surrounded himself with the incomparable Igor Gehenot whose percussive sound tinged with Caribbean sounds gives warm and welcoming music. Phil Abraham introduces himself into the band with beautiful textures highlighting the compositions of Sal La Rocca. The double bassist is also supported by Steven Delannoye on sax and Umberto Odone on drums whose temperament and style quickly seduce.
With great cohesion and full of energy, SLR5 highlights each of the soloists. It’s decidedly optimistic and catchy. Music that immediately excites you, that makes you think of the sea, of the beach, that makes you want to dance, to hug, to laugh…. This is the strength of a united group.

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