Povo

 

The Copenhagen based collective Povo left its mark on the jazz scene with their first releases on the Swedish Raw Fusion label during the early years of the "noughties". Their debut, "We Are Povo", reached both club-oriented jazz punters and critics alike. The new Povo release on RickyTick, "The Yellow of the Sun in You", adds further dimensions into the sonic palette of Lars Vissing and A-P Andreasen. Povo have a knack at combining contemporary production with deep tradition-savvy, and their new album clearly shows that the duo is not content with simple labels such as "nu jazz". Their music has edge beoynd passing trends, and the nexus of the Povo operation is creating music which echoes the timeless qualities of classic jazz with a touch of the "now". "Yellow of the Sun in You" is not only a triumph of the producing duo and their instrumentalists, but as well that of strong vocalists. A very pleasant surprise to all jazz lovers in the know is the einclusion of the legendary vocalist Andy Bey on bill. Jumping on board with Povo after some steady pursuation, Bey's previous collaboration partners include the likes of Horace Silver. The soulful vocalist is on top form on four tracks on the album, two of which are Povo originals. Also featured is the Bey-penned classic, "Celestial Blues", which receives a fresh new reading here by Povo.

European Import Cd