Christos Valtadoros
@Jazzismus
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Αθήνα, Αττική GR
Joined January 2010
SML-“Small Medium Large” (2024): Bassist Anna Butterss and her forward sounding collective recorded their debut album at L.A.’s Enfield Tennis Academy. This is more than electronic jazz, paving ahead, through the genre box and into exploratory territory. Recommended! **** #jazz
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Jim Hart Cloudmakers Trio - "A Drop of Hope in the Ocean of Uncertainty” (2024): The British vibraphonist, along with Argentinian Leo Genovese on piano, explores harmonic complexity through virtuosic, multi-layered, free improvisation. Exciting and accessible music! **** #Jazz
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Julia Hülsmann Quartet-"Under the Surface” (2025): Hülsmann’s lyrical piano enjoys the inspirational interplay of a fine lineup (Kempendorff on sax and Øiseth on trumpet in particular add playful yet moody tones). A thoroughly melodic album pushing ahead European jazz!**** #Jazz
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Enjoy...GTO Trio - "Abutbul's Market" @ musig im pflegidach, Muri...
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GTO Trio - “Within” (2025): Gadi Lehavi, Tal Mashach and Ofri Nehemy make their promising debut with a highly entertaining album, both energetic and lyrical. Their music is rich in timbre and artful dialogues, enhanced by fine chemistry and confidence. Recommended! ***1/2 #jazz
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Jeong Lim Yang - “Synchronicity” (2025): Born in Korea and residing in Brooklyn, composer and bassist Yang’s minimalist music flows through multi-layered passages, harmonically balanced. Her improvisations resound with deep textures and emotive flair. A rising star! ***1/2 #jazz
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Dave Stryker - "Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies” (2025): Guitarist D. Stryker and arranger/conductor B. Wallarb explore the captivating world of cinematic sound with a 30-member orchestra. The ambience is majestically immersive, romantic and refreshing. A must!**** #Jazz
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Just saying…If you listen to jazz and you are after a truly musical, immersive, electrostatic-like system without smouldering your bank account, do consider Schiit Lyr + and Meze Aero 109 Pro…Desktop magic, even with the stock copper cable... #jazz #schiit #mezeaudio
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Xhosa Cole - “On A Modern Genius, Vol. 1” (2025): He is young, but this Birmingham guy really makes his sax sing tiptoe grooves. A fluent and vibrant performer, his music is an energetic and enchanting interpretation of Thelonious Monks’s legacy. Highly recommended! ****1/2 #jazz
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Enjoy..."Nanban" by Misha Mullov-Abbado (single from the new album"Effra")...
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Misha Mullov-Abbado - “Effra” (2025): The London-based bassist/composer/arranger, born in a classic music family, crafts modern, exploratory soundscapes full of energetic chemistry, rhythmically uplifting, enriched with roots across genres. Dedicated to Brixton... **** #Jazz
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Nicole Zuraitis-“Siren Songs Volume 1” (2025): The Grammy winner celebrates 7 women songwriters, from J. Mitchell to B. Eilish, who became her inspiring force. Supported by an accomplished lineup, her music radiates heartfelt performing sentiments. Beautiful stuff! **** #Jazz
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Carl Allen - “ Tippin’ ” (2025): The N.Y.-based drummer crafts an emotive ambience with character. Closely knitted synergy and an unusual yet stellar trio (Allen, McBride, Potter) offer deeply involving, often bluesy rhythms, both organic and creatively spontaneous...**** #jazz
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Arbor, Yiannis Vagianos, Michalis Chiftis - “Arbor” (2024): The Greek 4tet (plus Y. Papadopoulos, N. Thessalonikefs) make a top-notch debut. Their original music glows with energy, perfect chemistry and complex harmony over distinct improvisational layers. Recommended! **** #jazz
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Ronald Snijders - “Penta” (2024): The global-roots signature of the Dutch-Surinamese musician explodes in adorable rhythmic waves and colourful vibes. The soundscapes from Brazil to Suriname and Europe are delightfully funk-eesh, open and inviting. Join the party... ***1/2 #Jazz
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Enjoy..."Get Out Of Town" - Nikos Chatzitsakos Tiny Big Band...
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Nikos Chatzitsakos-“Tiny Big Band 2” (2024): The New York-based Greek bassist leads his adept (and youthful) mini-big band through vibrant arrangements of moody selections. From Cole Porter to Donald Byrd, the music flows with energy, colourful layers and fiery solos!***1/2 #jazz
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Enjoy...Charles Mingus - "Blues and Roots" - Full Album (1960)...
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LIVING IN THE PAST…Charles Mingus - “Blues & Roots” (rec. 1959): The album was based on blues, and the musicians performed and improvised on the spot without earlier orchestration by Mingus. A masterpiece by all means. In Mingus's words, “more than just swing"… ***** #Jazz
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