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Assaf Kehati Trio: Naked
ByThe opening track "Song for Saba," is a slow, down tempo and melancholy tune written as a tribute for the guitarist's late grandfather upon his passing and the light warm nature of the tune reflects that somber occasion. While the majority of the repertoire is fresh new material, Kehati also includes three standards beginning with a dynamic read of the Jerome Kern classic "Long Ago and Far Away." Frank Churchill's familiar "Someday My Prince Will Come," is the second standard rearranged by Kehati which showcase stark solo moments from the leader as well as bassist Ettun.
Ornette Coleman's lively "When Will the Blues Leave" is the last standard on the set featuring a lively mid tempo romp qualifying the rendition as a bit of a swinger. Returning to Kehati's originals and keeping within the light nature of the music of this disc, the guitarist presents his most ambitious composition with the eleven and a half-minute intricate and challenging "Beneath the Almond Tree."
The remaining originals ("The Horses' Fight" and "Nathan Bo Rega"), do not stray too far from the main theme of the album offering similar approaches where the sound is pronounced by Kehati strong performance on the guitar. The story behind Naked is actually not that difficult to discern and appreciate, the music is simple at times, relaxing for the most part and very accessible. A masterful guitarist with two young up and coming musical partners, makes The Assaf Kehati Trio a pleasure to listen to and this session of modern progressive jazz, provides the naked truth about that.
Track Listing
Song For Saba; Long Ago And Far Away; Naked; Beneath The Almond Tree; Someday My Prince Will Come; The Horses' Fight; When Will The Blues Leave; Nathan Bo Rega; Outro.
Personnel
Assaf Kehati
guitarAssaf Kehati: guitar; Ehud Ettun: bass; Ronen Itzik: drums.
Album information
Title: Naked | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Self Produced
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