Kapedani is a chain reaction of musical ideas, each linked to the next. His pianism is percussive without being aimless, with a strong sound.

In the liner notes of this CD we read that the presence of Balkan music in the great jazz mainstream is a rarity. Very true: and therefore the discovery of the pianist Markelian Kapedani is all the more precious, as I was lucky enough to admire him in a live performance, appreciating the originality of his language in addition to his formal preparation. Jazz has already been in those parts: remember Blue Rondò A La Turk by Dave Brubeck and the fabulous Turkish Mambo by Lennie Tristano but with Kapedani we witness the most interesting reverse process: it is the Balkan cultures that assimilate jazz to become other from what I am. Listen to believe! If you were fascinated by Koln Concert first and by Bollani, Allievi and Einaudi then... this is your album...)

Track Listing

• Prelude
• Valle (Danza)
• Doli Dielli Doli Hena – Spunta Il Sole, Spunta La Luna
• Balkan Blue
• Albanian Play Time
• Kalamatiano
• Fustanin Qe Ta Solla Mbreme
• Sa Bukur Na Doli Nusja
• Balkan’s Tumbao
• Malfuf Rhythm Swing
• Lule Bore (Ortensia)
• Por Pablo (Flamenco)
• A Kan Uje Ato Burime River Water
• Postlude

Additional Details

Label: Red Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 61 mins

Release Date: 08/07/12

UPC: 027312331226