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Miroslav Vitous: Universal Syncopations.(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
Miroslav Vitous: Universal Syncopations (ECM 1863 80001289-02)
Back in the 70s, Miroslav Vitous was the original bassist for Weather Report, and on Universal Syncopations, he has teamed up with some other players who were quite well-known then--and are still big names in the jazz world--Jan Garbarek on soprano and tenor sax, Chick Corea on piano, John McLaughlin on guitar, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. That, folks, certainly constitutes what back in the 70s we used to call a "supergroup!" On several cuts, the band's sound is augmented by the contributions of Wayne Bergeron on trumpet, Valerie Ponomarev on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Isaac Smith on trombone.
All of the tunes on Universal Syncopations feature Vitous as composer, with joint credits for Garbarek on two cuts and DeJohnette on one. Like another prominent ECM bassist, Dave Holland, Vitous does not use his position as principal composer and nominal leader to grab the ...
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- Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England) October 25, 2003 700+ words
...Smith Sextet -Evolution (Spartacus STS008) Miroslav Vitous -Universal Syncopations (ECM 038 506-2)Two European band leaders...ends. Secondly, the Czech. Bass player Miroslav Vitous played a particularly important role in the...
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- Magazine article from: The Economist (US) December 13, 2003 700+ words
...CDs could overlook the healthy state of jazz in Europe, a fine example of which is "Universal Syncopations" led by a Czech bassist, Miroslav Vitous for ECM. His elite colleagues comprise an English guitarist, John McLaughlin, a Norwegian...
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- Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England) December 11, 2003 700+ words
...ALBUMS Look for the heavyweights in form: tenorist Mike Brecker (Wide Angles, Verve), bassist Miroslav Vitous (Universal Syncopations, ECM) and pianist Keith Jarrett (Up For It, ECM). Superior singers: Diana Krall (A Night In...
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- Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England) December 2, 2003 700+ words
Byline: JACK MASSARIK Miroslav Vitous Universal Syncopations (ECM 038-508-2) THIS fine album marks a welcome return to the international elite by Czech double-bass virtuoso Vitous...
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- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Young, Bob October 24, 2003 700+ words
...in African percussion, Rose is considered one of the true giants of African drumming. CD PICK: Miroslav Vitous, "Universal Syncopations" (ECM), with Chick Corea, Jan Garbarek, John McLaughlin and Jack DeJohnette. LIVE SURE SHOT...
