Alina Bzhezhinska (Harpist) "Thanks! You got us, totally."
So was the feedback from Alina herself to the YATM review for the single, 'Anima'
(see review HERE) so what can we possibly say of the album, 'Altera Vita'?
Well I'm pleased to say it's more of the same but with an intensified sense of emotion that comes from the depth of the six tracks.
Coming at the same time as the Alice Coltrane "never before released album", 'The Carnegie Hall Concert' that featured John's band (with Pharoah Sanders) in 1971, this is like a primer for spiritual jazz as a sax/harp duo that has been said to be a homage to Sanders [& Alice].
And that really doesn't do them justice for tracks, like 'Tu Vides - You See' as they can do their own astral traveling to a higher creator's master plan. And, in truth, all tracks are as deep as Carlos Nino's teamwork with Surya Botofasina (see review HERE) as this harp/sax duo are aided with the pecussion of Muriel Grossman that adds that provides the journey in Satchidananda atmosphere.
Sanders' once said, “I Just Have To Make Sure I Mean Every Note…” and that comes through every second of 'Altera Vita' and is a worthy follow-up to their highly aclaimed previous incarnation of Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective.
This incredibly beautiful album is a tribute to all that have gone before us and a brilliant way to mark Tony's 60th year on the planet! All jazz fans need this, it's the essence... now breathe!
P.S. Did I ever tell you the story how I was involved in making Mr. Sanders late for his gig at the Big Chill; another time.
Artist: Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi
Title: Altera Vita
Release date: 5th April, 2024
Label : BBE Music
Catalog Number : BBE779
Format: Vinyl LP / CD / Digital Bandcamp
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