From AllAboutJazz.com: "The Toronto-based A&M (Adema & Manoukas) Octet,... on its debut 2022 recording, New Roots, performs, five original compositions, a brace of jazz ensigns by Thelonious Monk, and another by Dizzy Gillespie.... Adema plays trombone, Manoukas baritone sax, but they don't crave the limelight, instead assigning ample blowing space to their talented teammates, who include trumpeter Evan Dalling, saxophonists Brenon Parmar and David Hodgson, pianist Josh Smiley, bassist Leighton Harrell and drummer Keith Barstow.... An octet's size is splendid for jazz purposes, combining the power of a big band with the intimacy of a smaller group. The A&M Octet makes the most of that, retracing some of the storied ensembles of yesterday while adding an eloquent contemporary voice to the mosaic. "
The videos are 2 album tunes played live, in studio. This is Adema's 2nd album as leader. Please enjoy some nice, new, jazz, by some fresh, new, talent.
A&M Octet, New Roots, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.
The videos are 2 album tunes played live, in studio. This is Adema's 2nd album as leader. Please enjoy some nice, new, jazz, by some fresh, new, talent.
A&M Octet, New Roots, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.
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