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The Attila Fias Trio's brand new
debut album is entitled "Stories"
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a spirited fusion of modern jazz
with various ethnic influences such
as Brazilian, Indian and Hungarian
as well as touches of Classical and
Electronica music.
The leader and
composer for the group, Attila Fias,
has drawn on his multi-faceted
background and created 10
compositions (stories) that are
rhythmically exciting, descriptive
and musical.
The pieces range from
"Samba Para Nos" and "Urban Life"
which are Brazilian jazz inspired,
to "Colours" and "Voyage To
Victoria" which are more straight
ahead jazz tunes.
The two pensive
ballads "A Little Melancholy (Can Be
Nice)" and "Hungarian Vignette"
offer beautiful melodies and moody
harmonies with sparkling piano
improvisations.
The three "Growth
Cycle" pieces are the most
experimental compositions on the
album that explore unusual rhythms
and harmonies while still
incorporating elements of swing and
funk and completely free
improvisational sections.
The album
is eclectic, but feels unified by a
common musical spirit. Attila's
unique melodic and harmonic language
is sophisticated, catchy and
interesting all the way through.
The trio consists of Attila Fias on
piano, Pat Kilbride on upright bass,
and Richard Brisco on drums. Recorded
by John "Beetle" Bailey, one of the top sound engineers in
Canada, the warm, clear sound quality
provides full listening enjoyment.
Please take a listen to the samples
below to get an idea of what the
album sounds like.
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