Laura Dreyer - Free Flying Bird

Styles: Saxophone And Flute Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:13
Size: 112,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:21)  1. Free Flying Bird
(5:11)  2. The Ouzo Bossa Nova
(4:56)  3. The Scarab
(5:03)  4. Paixao Louca
(3:54)  5. Palhaco
(5:33)  6. Rivers
(5:13)  7. Protaras
(5:09)  8. Convergence
(7:48)  9. Beijo do Sol

Laura Dreyer's new release "Free Flying Bird" features contemporary jazz, displayed in an enticing array of idioms, including samba, bossa nova, Latin jazz, rock, funk and more. The album showcases Laura on saxophones and flutes, as well as her original compositions and arrangements. She is supported by a talented and versatile group of musicians, including pianist Kerry Politzer, drummer George Colligan, and Itaiguara on bass and acoustic guitar. Together with guitarist Jane Getter, percussionist Carlos Darci, and a wonderful string quartet, they weave their way through the pieces with strength, energy, and passion, creating a synthesis of jazz solos as seen through many different lenses. "Free Flying Bird" contains an additional bonus track that also spotlight's Itaiguara's bass work, along with acclaimed Brazilian drummer Portinho, pianist Klaus Mueller, and trombonist Noah Bless. https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/lauradreyer1

Personnel:  Laura Dreyer - alto, soprano saxophones, flute, alto flute;  Kerry Politzer – piano;  Itaiguara - bass, acoustic guitar;  George Colligan – drums;  Jane Getter - acoustic and electric guitar;  Carlos Darci – percussion;  Zoran Jakovcic - violin, viola;  Brian Snow – cello;  Klaus Mueller – keyboards;  Portinho – drums;  Noah Bless – trombone.

Free Flying Bird

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