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Matija Dedi?: Sentiana
Larry Grenadier
bass, acousticb.1966
Jeff Ballard
drumsb.1963
Brad Mehldau
pianob.1970
Vicente Archer
bass
Kendrick Scott
drumsb.1980
Danny Grissett
piano
Antonio Sanchez
drumsb.1971
Scott Colley
bassb.1963
Gary Burton
vibraphoneb.1943
Kenny Werner
pianob.1951
Alex Sipiagin
trumpetb.1967
Dedi?'s fondness for turning to such fine players may lead some to believe that he's trying to trade on the reputation of others, but that's simply not the case. It's abundantly clear, long before the album-opening title track is even through, that Dedi? is the real deal. He possess the technique, confidence and creativity to match wits with all of these men. The odd-metered opener, cooking "Coutlett," and expansive-and-probing "Deep" all paint him as a sharp shooter with a firm gaze on his target(s) and the reflexes and skills necessary to carry out his mission(s). He's prone to voluble runs and solos, but he also takes pleasure in the art of rumination, chewing on an idea as his mind and hands sort things out in real time.
The solo piano numbers presented herein—"Freerony," a searching "Green Dolphin Street," "Helia," and several others—give pause to admire Dedi?'s fleetness, sophistication, and sense of drama. The group numbers, while highlighting many of the same traits in his playing, turn attention toward the triangular chemistry at work. Colley's pliant bass lines, Sanchez's strong rhythmic currents, and Dedi?'s animated piano work make for a winning combination. While established patterns indicate that Dedi? will probably turn to a different rhythm team for his next release, it would be nice to hear this group go for another ride together. ">
Track Listing
Sentiana; Plan B; Coutlett; Green Dolphin Street; Deep; Stella By Skylark; Freerony; Uncle M; 6 Umbrella's; Bremen; Helia.
Personnel
Matija Dedi?: piano; Scott Colley: bass; Antonio Sanchez: drums.
Album information
Title: Sentiana | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Blue Bamboo Music
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Matija Dedi?
CD/LP/Track Review
Dan Bilawsky
Kari-On Productions
Blue Bamboo Music
United States
New York
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Larry Grenadier
Jeff Ballard
brad mehldau
Vicente Archer
Kendrick Scott
Danny Grissett
Antonio Sanchez
Scott Colley
Gary Burton
Kenny Werner
Alex Sipiagin
Sentiana
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