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Giuseppe Doronzo: Goya
ByGiuseppe Doronzo
saxophone, baritoneb.1987
The bulky and somewhat awkward baritone saxophone has often been tucked in that closet of seldom seen jazz instruments. A number of multi-reedists such as

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saxophone"Arundo Choir" and "Nesciobrug" are low-end drones whose modulations are in the occasional, and distant, overlays from the upper register or gruff, raw diversions. Initially there is a distinct melodyalbeit, a quirky oneon "Flusso di Coscienza" but that gives way to a rapid-fire torrent of notes that build in intensity before abruptly quieting at the end. "Conversation" has a deep, bluesy feel while "Engaku-Ji" is a case study in eclecticism and technique.
Doronzo plays as if with a split personalityhe is aware of one mindset even as he goes off on a tangent. His playing is powerful but not overwhelming and his toying with multi-phonics, layers and textures manages to hang together even in the most abstract passages. Doronzo brings out the distinctive qualities of the baritone from the moody, to the raspy to the visceral. It's been said that the improvised solo is the highest form of personal expression and Doronzo does a first-rate job of articulating his vision. ">
Track Listing
Arundo Choir; Flusso di Coscienza; Conversation; Nesciobrug; Engaku-Ji; Rotunda; Canti dal Grano.
Personnel
Giuseppe Doronzo
saxophone, baritoneGiuseppe Doronzo: baritone saxophone.
Album information
Title: Goya | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Tora Records
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Instrument: Saxophone, baritone
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