'Abrazo' is a Spanish word meaning 'hug' or 'embrace'. It's also the title of an album by the French musical duo Emile Parisien and Vincent Peirani. Emile blows a soprano saxophone in a style that floats between classical and jazz; Vincent plays an accordion, bringing a folky feel to the ensemble. It's an unusual combination,…Read more Abrazo
Month: January 2022
Soho Live at Ronnie Scotts
Peter Green It's deep midwinter here in the Northern Hemisphere. The days are short and the thermometer is hovering just above freezing - much too cold for this Old Man. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, this blogger has been a touch gloomy and lethargic for a couple of days. Am I suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or is…Read more Soho Live at Ronnie Scotts
Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man
In 2018 Aaron Parks, an American jazz pianist, released an album called Little Big. As you may have guessed, Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man is a follow-up, recorded by the same 4-piece band. That much is clear. Things get a little hazy after that. A Bandcamp review, for example, says "Dreams of…Read more Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man
Plugging the Gaps
Santa Claus brought Crotchety Man much music this year. The cash vouchers were used to plug some of the gaps in the house collection. Just two vouchers funded five purchases, which together delivered 11 albums and very nearly 9 hours of listening. Now that's what I call music! For the record (no pun intended), those…Read more Plugging the Gaps
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