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THE MARTY SHELLER  ENSEMBLE - WHY DENY (2007)

Jazz with a Latin undertone. If you liked the way that Art Blakey or Horace Silver played Latin/Jazz, you'll love this version of jazz with an authentic Afro-Cuban rhythmic groove

Trumpet: Chris Rogers and Joe Magnarelli

Trombone: Sam Burtis

Alto Sax: Bobby Porcelli

Tenor Sax: Bob Franceschini

Piano: Oscar Hernandez

Bass: Ruben Rodriguez

Drums: Vince Cherico

Percussion: Steve Berrios

THE MARTY SHELLER  ENSEMBLE - WHY DENY (2007)

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Review by Fabrizio Ciccarelli for VINILEMANIA.NET

In these times, where the essence and mark of the traditional blue notes seems to have gotten lost to the virtues of licit research, but seldom stale or unrealistic, we very willingly make note of a great proof of emotional strength. One which we can listen to with a certain level of satisfaction, this is the album given to us by Marty Sheller, a convincing supporter of a type of jazz that is live in its improvisational content and in its resonant architecture, distinctive with a hard bop style and as elegant as it is great and relaxed in its Latin chromatics.

As arranger, producer and composer he is deemed by specialised critics as one of the major names in the Latin jazz arena, original in his choice to not use myriads of percussion (not always necessary) that we often meet in this musical genre, to an instrumental solution that is more balanced and, we can say, more blue.

Listening to the six pieces, we aren’t taken aback so much with regards to the technical observation surrounding the harmonies and the rhythmic variations, as we are instead given more reasons to actively let ourselves go and be involved in the spontaneity of the solos and to the solitary feel of the arrangements. Almost making us think of those sonorous passages that, through the years, have left us, above all the likes of  Miles Davis, Gil Evans and John Coltrane,  who better than anyone have understood just how to conjugate, in an extraordinary way, the blues with afro-cubano.

In the cover notes Randy Brecker points out the originality of the composer, Hubert Laws approaches the talent of Mongo Santamaria (with which Sheller has collaborated with for the longest and whom won a Grammy in 1977, and for which “Why Deny” is actually dedicated to), Sonny Fortune considers him one of the biggest arrangers that exists and praises the brilliance of his groove.

A statement that has a profound effect or maybe just circumstances created through friends? Decidedly not…

The surprising readiness by the band, which takes on some very evident yet complex themes: without a doubt is that of the wind section which is convincing, punctual and has an optimal level of interplay with the rhythmic section. Sheller has not only chosen some great musicians but he has been capable of vigorously lending a blend of melody that is rich with nuances and has the interpretive wisdom that goes with it, musicians with which he has found an ideal climate for letting loose all of his real creative forces and with the same instinctive artistic gesture.

With the intention to inform, we should note to you the presence of Chris Rogers (already with Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Mongo Santamaria, Michael Brecker, Lionel Hampton) Joe Magnarelli (performer with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Tom Harrell, Harry Connick, Ray Barreto), Sam Burtis, trombone player with Gil Evans, Lee Konitz, Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis), Bobby Porcelli (alto saxophonist in the orchestra of Tito Puente, Buddy Rich, Ted Curson, Joe Henderson), Bob Franceschini (tenor sax with George Benson, Dave Weckl, Paul Simon and Chaka Khan, of which they have always known how to choose their musicians well…), Oscar Hernandez (Celia Cruz, Pete Rodriguez, Mongo Santamaria, Dave Valentin, as well as director of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra with which he has recorded “Across 110th Street” Grammy Award in 2005), Ruben Rodriguez (bass with Puente, Valentin, Charlie Palmieri, Grover Washington Jr.), Vince Chierico (drummer with Barreto, Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Samuels, James Moody, Ray Bryant, Kenny Burrell, Santamaria, Joe Lovano< Eddie Gomez, Hilton Ruiz….in short a significant piece of history in respect to contemporary music), Steve Barrios (already percussionist to Randy Weston, Art Blakey, Kenny Kirkland, Ray Mantilla).

As is appears evident, we find ourselves in front of an ensemble that would never have been capable of producing anything that wasn’t anything but a series of performances of the highest quality; it therefore seems opportune that we remember to underline with which artists Marty Sheller has chosen to give form to this true aesthetic that, in our opinion, has to be taken into consideration by anyone that loves their jazz and in particular by anyone – as we have already said – that has love the band of Horace Silver or Art Blakey when they have interpreted Latin jazz.

A great test with great music this is, particularly now, when we need it most…

Recensione di Fabrizio Ciccarelli per VINILEMANIA.NET

In giorni nei quali spesso sembra essersi perduta l’impronta tradizionale delle blue notes in virtù di ricerche lecite, ma non di rado stantie e velleitarie, volentieri prendiamo atto di una prova di grande forza emotiva ed ascoltiamo con una certa soddisfazione l’album di Marty Sheller, convinto sostenitore d’un jazz vivo nell’improvvisazione e nell’architettura sonora, distinta da uno stilismo hard bop tanto elegante quanto piacevole e disinvolto nei suoi cromatismi latin.  

Come arrangiatore, produttore e compositore è ritenuto dalla critica specializzata come uno dei maggiori nomi in àmbito Latin jazz, originale nella sua scelta di non utilizzare la miriade di percussioni (non sempre necessarie) che spesso incontriamo in questo genere musicale, per una soluzione strumentale più equilibrata e, potremmo dire, più blue.

Ascoltando i sei brani non si è  presi tanto dall’osservazione tecnica circa le armonie e le variazioni ritmiche, quanto invece si preferisce lasciarsi coinvolgere, abbandonarsi alla spontaneità dei soli e alla solarità degli arrangiamenti, pensando, caso mai, a quei paesaggi sonori che negli anni ci hanno lasciato, fra tutti,  Miles Davis, Gil Evans e John Coltrane,  coloro che meglio d’altri hanno saputo coniugare in modo straordinario il blues con l’afro-cubano.

Nelle note di copertina Randy Brecker  rileva l’originalità nel comporre, Hubert Laws ne accosta il talento a quello di Mongo Santamaria (con il quale Sheller collaborò per lungo tempo e vinse un Grammy nel 1977, ed a cui “Why Deny” è dedicato), Sonny Fortune  lo considera uno dei maggiori arrangiatori esistenti ed elogia la brillantezza del suo groove.

Affermazioni ad effetto o di circostanza da parte di amici?   Decisamente no.

Sorprende la prontezza con la quale la sua band affronta temi di evidente complessità: senz’altro convincente la sezione fiati, puntuale ed in ottimo interplay con la ritmica.  Sheller non solo ha scelto ottimi musicisti ma è stato in grado di dar loro un amalgama vigoroso ed una pastosità melodica ricca di sfumature e di saggezza interpretativa; musicisti con i quali egli ha trovato il clima ideale per  sprigionare tutta la propria forza creativa e l’istintività stessa del gesto artistico.

Nell’intenzione d’informare, rileviamo la presenza di Chris Rogers (già con Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Mongo Santamaria, Michael Brecker, Lionel Hampton), Joe Magnarelli ( performer con la Vanguard Jazz Orchestra,  Tom Harrell,  Harry Conick,  Ray Barreto),  Sam Burtis ( trombonista con Gil Evans, Lee Konitz,  Dizzy Gillespie,  Thad Jones e  Mel Lewis),  Bobby Porcelli (altosassofonista nelle orchestre di Tito Puente,  Buddy Rich,  Ted Curson,  Joe Henderson), Bob Franceschini (sax tenore con George Benson,  Dave Weckl,  Paul Simon e  Chaka Khan, che i loro musicisti li hanno sempre scelti molto bene…), Oscar Hernandez (Celia Cruz, Pete Rodriguez, Mongo Santamaria, Dave Valentin , nonché direttore della Spanish Harlem Orchestra con cui ha registrato “Across 110th Street”,  Grammy Award nel 2005), Ruben Rodriguez (bass con Puente, Valentin, Charlie Palmieri, Grover Washington Jr.), Vince Chierico ( batterista di Barreto, Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Samuels, James Moody, Ray Bryant, Kenny Burrell, Santamaria, Joe Lovano, Eddie Gomez, Hilton Ruiz…insomma un significativo pezzo della storia musicale contemporanea ), Steve Barrios ( già percussionista di Randy Weston, Art Blakey, Kenny Kirkland, Ray Mantilla).

Come appare evidente, ci troviamo di fronte ad un ensemble che non avrebbe mai potuto produrre se non performances di alta qualità;  sembra poi opportuno ricordare e sottolineare con quali artisti Marty Sheller abbia scelto di dar forma alla propria estetica  che, a nostro parere, non può non essere presa in considerazione da chiunque ami il jazz ed in particolare da chiunque – come è stato già detto – abbia amato le band di Horace Silver o Art Blakey quando interpretavano jazz latino.

Un’ottima prova con ottima musica e di questo, particolarmente adesso, si ha bisogno…

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