Charlie Haden - Heart Play

Styles: Jazz, Post Bop
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:27
Size: 114,7 MB
Art: Front

( 3:55)  1. Anna
( 3:01)  2. If...
( 8:18)  3. La Pasionaria
( 6:01)  4. Snow
( 6:18)  5. Silence
( 8:02)  6. Child's Song
( 2:33)  7. Nocturne
(11:15)  8. For Turiya

Though Italian guitarist and composer Antonio Forcione has been hailed as "the Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar" and has been favorably compared to the brilliantly versatile Tommy Emmanuel, his work on this low-key, intimate dual date is for the most part more thoughtful, reflective and subdued. That's not to say it's not inspired. It's simply not designed to overwhelm. His opening compositions "Anna" and "If..." are sweet, soulful, and gracefully romantic, with legendary bassist Charlie Haden providing sensual accompaniment. Haden's three compositions range from the more rhythmic and lively "La Pasionaria" (on which the bassist all but dares Forcione to keep up via an increasingly inventive, swaying melody) to the moody "Silence" and the haunting, experimental "For Turiya," which features lengthy bass soloing that runs from subtle to thunderous. The lone outside tune is Fred Hersch's wistful "Child's Play," on which the tandem play an interesting, point-counterpoint melody-rhythm line. While well played and intricately performed, this type of date, focused more on craft than any sustainable energy, is best enjoyed by die-hard fans of the two artists.By Jonathan Widran https://www.allmusic.com/album/heartplay-mw0001482784

Personnel:Charlie Haden — bass; Antonio Forcione — guitar

Heart Play

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Sarah Jane Morris & Antonio Forcione - Compared To What

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz
Year: 2016
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:26
Size: 117,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:40)  1. Awestruck
(4:24)  2. Comfort Zone
(4:46)  3. Message In A Bottle
(4:53)  4. The Sea
(3:48)  5. All I Want Is You
(4:44)  6. I Bare My Soul
(2:51)  7. Northern Light
(3:55)  8. Superstition
(3:06)  9. I'll See You There
(2:56) 10. Moving Forward My Friend
(4:12) 11. Compared To What
(6:05) 12. Blowing In The Wind

Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione come together in a worldwide tour to promote the launch of their collaborative album: Compared to What. This duo have each been compared to an impressive array of musical geniuses including Janice Joplin and Tom Waits (vocally) as well as Jimi Hendrix (instrumentally)  a comparison Antonio wears with pride. Django Reinhardt also comes to mind. In truth, Sarah Jane and Antonio are great artists in their own right. Channelling their energies together, they share audiences in Italy, Britain, and all over the world. Together they increase their spheres of appreciation, giving loyal fans the chance to experience favourites afresh, as well as attracting new audiences with the strength and artistry of their unique partnership. Compared to what is the result of a fruitful and varied songwriting collaboration. It covers a number of traumatic social issues and many songs of emotional intensity which reflect the urgent concern both artists feel for the tragedy of refugees. One song in particular deals with the boat people a drama most keenly felt in Italy and by Italians with Sarah Jane and Antonio acting as tribunes of conscience. This sense of witness describes many of Sarah Jane's most passionately felt songs from the recent past, and in new material Antonio adds his own awareness and artistic response. Alongside the songs of conscience, Compared to What includes some wry comedy, also love songs and some memorable covers, notably Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan. Sarah Jane's and Antonio's set touches heights of great musical beauty both in Antonio's unique virtuoso guitar playing and Sarah Jane's legendary voice, now more subtle and persuasive than ever, with range and power undiminished. The whole is a triumph of collaboration between two of the most individual and richly talented musicians on the world stage. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compared-Sarah-Morris-Antonio-Forcione/dp/B01LVUV1ZN

Personnel:  Antonio Forcione Guitar;  Sarah Jane Morris Voice

Compared To What

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Antonio Forcione & Sabina Sciubba - Meet Me In London

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 47:37
Size: 109.0 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz, Vocal jazz
Year: 1998
Art: Front

[5:51] 1. Visions
[3:28] 2. Take Five
[5:22] 3. Caruso
[5:43] 4. Why Can't We Live Together
[5:04] 5. Night Train
[4:42] 6. Could You Believe
[5:37] 7. When We Two Parted
[6:32] 8. Brasilico
[5:13] 9. Estate

Sabina Sciubba has a warm voice and guitarist Antonio Forcione is a sympathetic accompanist who often challenges her. The duo, which is often joined by bassist Davide Mantovani and occasionally a few other musicians, performs atmospheric music that includes "Take Five," Al Jarreau's "Could You Believe," "Estate," some folk music and a few originals. Sciubba's versatile, mature, strong and sometimes-haunting voice makes this a disc worth searching for; she is a name that should be remembered. ~ Scott Yanow

Recording information: September Sound, Twickenham, London, England (10/1997-12/1997).

Antonio Forcione (guitar, nylon-string guitar); Sabina Sciubba (vocals); Adam Glasser (harmonica); Malcolm Creese (double bass); Davide Mantovani (electric bass, fretless bass); Bosco DeOliveira (percussion).

Meet Me In London

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