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CD Reviews: Emilio Teubal & La Balteuband, “Un Monton de Notas ”
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Posted by: editoron Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 09:44 AM |
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By: Edward Blanco
New York-based pianist and composer Emilio Teubal presents his sophomore effort with “Un Monton de Notas” (a bunch of notes) and follow up to his critically acclaimed 2006 debut “La Balteuband,” continuing a musical journey of non-traditional improvised light jazz diced with elements of the Argentinean musical flavor. Though actually born in Spain, Teubal is of Argentinean descent which does influence his writing and musical style as was evident in his first album and continues here. There are no simple melodies found on this project, the music offers a blend of sophisticated intricate lines presenting a challenge to the listener and demanding a touch of concentration for full appreciation of the music.
The music is billed as a “rhythmically and harmonically rich pre-composed structured and improvised sections that highlight the musicality of each member of the band.” The band, known as La Balteuband, originally a quintet comprised of drummer Franco Pinna, reed men Kobi Solomon and Felipe Salles and bassist Moto Fukushima, who all return fo r this encore performance, is augmented for this project to include Xavier Perez (saxophones and flute), Ivan Barenboim (clarinet), Greg Heffernan (cello) and Marcelo Woloski (percussions and hand clapping).
The pianist introduces the opening “Ping Pong” with light mellow chords the flow gracefully into a semi-classical groove eventually engaged with tasteful soprano forays making for an enticing beginning. There are nine original compositions all offering distinctly different directions but containing very similar improvisational undertones. The second tune. “Before the Outerspace,” is actually a quiet number with an inviting tease and a warm texture. The third track, “X-Cetera (after) features a nice sax chase between reed men Perez and Salles, both on tenor displaying their very able chops on the instrument. Other highlights include the title track, the lively, hand-clapping “El Amanecido,”the gentle “Baguala”and the spacious “A La Pantalla A.”
“Un Monton de Notas” is not just a bunch of notes that pianist Emilio Teubal has penned without meaning, it is in fact an intricate recording of harmonically-rich music that offers an intelligent sound and a relaxing musical experience.
Year: 2009
Label: Not Yet Records
Artist Web: www.emilioteubal.com
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