http://blogcritics.org/music-reviews-ricardo-bacelar-concerto-para-moviola-and-chicago-jazz-philharmonic-havana-blue/ 


 

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Tasty stuff fusion fans are sure to enjoy, his "Birdland" is irresistible and it gets better from there. Well done.” Chis Spector

 

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"The overall feel is on the smooth side of the jazz spectrum with Bacelar taking center stage for most of the melodies.”
Oscar Groomes

http://osplacejazz.com/home



 

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“Concerto para Moviola is a rhythmically-rich gem of a recording, an impressive concert led by an equally impressive pianist paying tribute to music of the past, with a touch of class”. Edward Blanco

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/concerto-para-moviola-ricardo-bacelar-self-produced-review-by-edward-blanco.php?width=414


 

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"The result is an excellent mix of classics composed by giants of the international fusion jazz scene and Bacelar’s own inspired compositions”.

 

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“Jazz Lovers will hear some familar tunes as one has never heard them before. Listeners will be instantly aware of Bacelar's skill as a pianist as he flows through these tracks making them feel as fresh as when they were new”. Malvin Massey 

 

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“Concerto para Moviola” showcases Bacelar’s deep fascination with fusion from that era, as he is heard on a blend of analog synthesizers, Brazilian music, and acoustic piano with his band that included guitar, saxophones and flute, violin along with a rhythm section and percussion”. Ron Weinstock

http://www.jazz-blues.com/pdf/JazzBlues367.pdf



 

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"It proves to be a functional introduction to some great tunes as done by an octet of professionals.” Mike Greenblatt

http://www.classicalite.com/articles/40843/20160811/blogarrhea-unearthing-great-sound-cuba-memphis-brazil-17-year-old.htm


 

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"Concerto para Moviola documents the inspired musicians’ presentation, their strong approach to unusual themes, and their style of re-creating in a live performance fresh-sounding takes on classic popular fusion songs and standards, showcasing the characteristic freedom of jazz”. Grady Harp

 

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“Nel complesso un bel disco che riesce a riprodurre con fedeltà l’atmosfera live e l’entusiasmo di musicisti e pubblico.”  
Vittorio

http://www.musiczoom.it/?p=26319#.V6oWYLQmTkJ



 

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His piano is rooted in traditional jazz, but he likes to add South American flavors

http://www.jazzweekly.com/2016/08/ricardo-bacelar-concerto-para-moviola/


 

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Egy igazán sokrét? albummal lepte meg a hallgatóságot a brazil zongorista, Ricardo Bacelar

http://gondola.hu/cikkek/102143-Fuzios_zene_ujratoltve.html


 

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Ricardo Bacelar has composed four tunes on this jazz fusion adventure and offers us a very enjoyable hour-plus of fine, well-executed music.

https://musicalmemoirs.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/the-big-band-theory-and-a-tribute-to-john-coltrane/



 

I give Ricardo and all his players a most highly recommended, with "EQ" (energy quotienratin) of 4.98 for this grand excursion into fusion jazz - it's certanly among the most powerful performances i've in 2016.

http://contemporaryfusionreviews.com/review-ricardo-bacelar-concerto-para-moviola-ao-vivo/