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Many of the pieces on pianist Pete Malinverni's Invisible Cities were inspired in part by the book of the same name by Italo Calvino, though in Malinverni's case, the cities he portrays in his composition are not figments of his imagination. Recruiting a top-flight band for the date, including tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, trumpeter/flügelhornist Tim Hagans, bassist Ugonna Okegwo, and drummer Tom Melito, Malinverni delivers a CD with a striking mix of originals and familiar songs (the latter reshaped dramatically). The dark mood of the pianist's "New Orleans -- Cities & Desire" reflects the somber mood after the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, with Hagans' mournful muted trumpet backed by the somber rhythm section. Malinverni blends several stylistic influences in his lively "Cities & Time," which is powered by an infectious ostinato bassline. The bittersweet "Salem -- Hester Prynne" is named for the scorned adulterer in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, a moving portrait of a complex character. His interpretations of others' works are also essential. Malinverni's dissonant setting of the oldie "Chicago" is charming, highlighted by his off-center piano solo. The leader's heartfelt take of Leonard Bernstein's "Lonely Town" showcases Perry's lush tenor, while his rollicking piano is the centerpiece of the infectious scoring of George Gershwin's "There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York." It is hardly surprising for Malinverni to close the disc with the old gospel hymn "A City Called Heaven," as he has long been active as a music director in a Brooklyn church. His deliberate interpretation brings out the lyrical magic of this timeless piece. Highly recommended.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
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Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Ugonna Okegwo, FeaturedArtist - Rich Perry, FeaturedArtist - Pete Malinverni, Composer, MainArtist - Tom Melito, FeaturedArtist - Tim Hagens, FeaturedArtist
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
Album review
Many of the pieces on pianist Pete Malinverni's Invisible Cities were inspired in part by the book of the same name by Italo Calvino, though in Malinverni's case, the cities he portrays in his composition are not figments of his imagination. Recruiting a top-flight band for the date, including tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, trumpeter/flügelhornist Tim Hagans, bassist Ugonna Okegwo, and drummer Tom Melito, Malinverni delivers a CD with a striking mix of originals and familiar songs (the latter reshaped dramatically). The dark mood of the pianist's "New Orleans -- Cities & Desire" reflects the somber mood after the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, with Hagans' mournful muted trumpet backed by the somber rhythm section. Malinverni blends several stylistic influences in his lively "Cities & Time," which is powered by an infectious ostinato bassline. The bittersweet "Salem -- Hester Prynne" is named for the scorned adulterer in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, a moving portrait of a complex character. His interpretations of others' works are also essential. Malinverni's dissonant setting of the oldie "Chicago" is charming, highlighted by his off-center piano solo. The leader's heartfelt take of Leonard Bernstein's "Lonely Town" showcases Perry's lush tenor, while his rollicking piano is the centerpiece of the infectious scoring of George Gershwin's "There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York." It is hardly surprising for Malinverni to close the disc with the old gospel hymn "A City Called Heaven," as he has long been active as a music director in a Brooklyn church. His deliberate interpretation brings out the lyrical magic of this timeless piece. Highly recommended.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:05:36
- Main artists: Pete Malinverni
- Composer: Pete Malinverni
- Label: Reservoir Music
- Genre: Jazz
2008 Reservoir Music 2008 Reservoir Music
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