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Konstantin Rega

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Richmond, United States
As seen in: Publishers Weekly, Spectrum Culture, Treble Zine, Virginia Living, NewsBreak, All About Jazz, Jazz Journal
Writer (MA @uealdc), contributor @AllAboutJazz, @SpectrumCulture, @treblezine, @VirginiaLiving.
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Resequence: Patti Smith: Gung Ho

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By Konstantin Rega Verified
| Spectrum Culture Verified
Patti Smith is a name people should associate with the New York punk rockers who disrupted the typical pop-sounding material that the mainstream star-maker machinery was pumping out. Her distinct voice and edgy sound cut through the more melodic, catchy beats and tunes of the mid-1970s. However, by the late 1990s, she had softened up a bit. Gung Ho came out in 2000, and it followed two releases, in 1996 and 1997, that saw her turning to a more hard-rock vibe.
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Reviewed: Ize Trio | Vivienne Aerts | Martina Liviero

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By Konstantin Rega Verified
| Jazz Journal Verified
Musical cultures collide and blend on Global Prayer. American pianist Chase Morrin heads the Ize Trio with percussionist George Lernis and Naseem Alatrash on cello. Touching on various flavours including jazz, classical and Middle Eastern styles, the project sets out to reaffirm the beauty of multicultural interaction. Including a few featured artists, such as bassist John Patitucci, the release offers a subtly diverse set of songs to consider and sink into.
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Espen Berg Trio: Entropies

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By Konstantin Rega Verified
| Spectrum Culture Verified
Pianist Espen Berg has made alluring sounds in his pursuit of unencumbered jazz with his trio since 2014. Entropies may lean into a more free-flowing style at times, but there is great lyricality in the melodies emerging from the tunes (all originals except “Russians” by Sting). Bassist Bárður Reinert Poulsen and drummer Simon Albertsen join Berg to fill out the team. And at once, one can tell that there is superb communion and communication between them.
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