Argentinian pianist based in NY Leo Genovese, a frequent collaborator on 577 releases and a Grammy Award winner for solo improvisation, is heard in his solo debut on 577 in two extended free improvisations, building from quiet introspection into unbridled exuberance, technically fascinating structures of great momentum, captured live at the 2024 Forward Festival in Brooklyn, NY.
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UPC: 755491310830
Label: 577 Records
Catalog ID: 5949
Squidco Product Code: 35125
Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2024
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded at The New York Forward Festival, in Brooklyn, NewYork, on March 29th, 2024, by Jeremy Loucas.
"For over 20 years, master Pianist Leonardo Genovese has been traveling the globe playing unforgettable cosmic music for the people. As one of 577 Records' main collaborators, he has made many popular albums with the label. Now they're teaming up again for his debut solo release with the company. The dreamlike, two-track Forward features captivating abstract music that can only be described as wild, free, and alive! It was recorded live at his March 2024 performance at the New York Forward Festival in Brooklyn, an arts-focused event that has become a worldwide phenomenon.
577 Records continues to organize recurrent live shows in Canale Monterano (Italy), Tangier (Morocco), and of course, Brooklyn, NY. Genovese is a beloved leader in the Forward Festival and 577 Records community. He even mentored their 2023 SOF residencies in Italy and Morocco.
The talented pianist has been playing the piano since an early age and has also mastered other instruments along his professional journey. Born and raised in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, Leo now calls NYC home. He is known for his adventurous experimental music and recently won a Grammy Award for "Best Improvised Jazz Solo"."-577 Records
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• Show Bio for Leo Genovese "Leonardo Genovese was born in Venado Tuerto, Argentina in 1979. After some years of studying classical piano at the National University of Rosario as well as private lessons in contemporary music, he moved to Boston in 2001. He started his career at Berklee College of Music where he studied with Danilo Perez, Joanne Brackeen and Frank Carlberg, among others. Leo graduated as a Professional Music Major in 2003 and has been constantly performing and recording with talented musicians such us Hal Crook, Darren Barrett, George Garzone, Francisco Mela, Joe Lovano, Bob Gulloti, Phil Grenadier, Dave Santoro, Chris Cheek, Michael Janisch and Ben Monder. In 2004, he released his first solo album entitled Haikus II signed by Spanish label Fresh Sound Records. He also performs regularly with the Esperanza Spalding Group, the Mike Tucker Quartet, Planet Safety (w/Bob Gullotti and Dave Zinno), Wayne Shorter Group and Jack Dejohnette. When he's not touring with Spalding, Genovese - who is currently based in New York - also plays with a loosely assembled group called the Chromatic Gauchos, whose core membership includes Bob Gulloti, Dan Blake and John Lockwood. This threesome, along with Spalding and percussionist Sergio Miranda, appears prominently on Seeds. While Genovese is still early on his career arc, he hopes that his music could eventually be more than just a source of entertainment, but also a force for change in a world that is troubled by economic, social and political challenges. "I would like it to go somewhere positive, somewhere helpful," he says. "I would like for people to really gain something worthwhile from it. There are so many people around the word in need. Most of us never realize it, because most of us have the basic necessities and much more. But some people - many people - have very little." He adds: "I want to make people more aware of the many different circumstances - and sometimes difficult circumstances - that other people face every day. A lot of it has to do with having the right intention. Music is a lot like people in that way. If it comes from a good place, it's more likely to bear good fruit." " ^ Hide Bio for Leo Genovese
10/2/2024
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Track Listing:
1. Part 1 19:44
2. Part 2 35:19
Improvised Music
Jazz
Free Improvisation
NY Downtown & Metropolitan Jazz/Improv
Piano & Keyboards
Solo Artist Recordings
New in Improvised Music
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