Jazz in Antigua hits a high note at Russell's, Fort James
Renato D'Aiello is an astonishing saxophone player who has been well-received on the international jazz circuit. The artist will be playing at Russell's Fort James on Sunday August 22, from 6:30PM. He will be performing along with the Harbour Trio and trumpeter Happy Lewis. It promises to be a great night for jazz lovers, something totally different on the local music scene. His playing is amazing, real late night, chill-out jazz. Don't take our word for it, read what the music press is saying about Renato D'Aiello:
... a superlative saxophonist with a passionate and poetic soul. He has all the virtues - a beautiful sense of time and pacing and a technique which effortlessly projects his brilliantly flowing ideas.
Ian Carr, jazz writer (Miles Davis bio)
...[his] weighty, behind-the-beat sound shows how a poetic imagination can rekindle a long-gone style without nostalgia...
John Fordham, The Guardian
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...When you hear it on the subtly-simmering For Heaven's Sake you know you're in the presence of a master improviser.
Brian Blain, Jazz UK review, February/March 2007 issue
...[he] has a highly dramatic manner of playing and a willingness to take risks...The result was a breathtaking performance in which he displayed a stunning range of expression, infallible control over the instrument and a true feeling for the melody itself. He is a restless attacking player who uses not only the full, extended, range of the instrument but also a much wider dynamic variety than many other saxophonists. Linked with a technique that allows him to play at scorching speed and accuracy, the result was jazz of outstanding colour and excitement...
Paul Medley, The Oxford Times
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To learn more about the artist visit him on myspace or on his website.
