Integration, by Greg Chako

Integration

by Greg Chako

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gregchako The sounds are fresh, evocative and exotic . . . Never heard Didjeridu and Tabla in a hard-bop context like this! Favorite track: Tokong Burung - Nazri's Place.

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1.	Coming Home 08:12	buy track
2.	Saito's Serenade 08:06	buy track
3.	Sulawesi Sky 07:12	buy track
4.	Inspiration Blues 05:12	buy track
5.	From the Heart 07:29	buy track
6.	Integration 07:16	buy track
7.	Poinciana 08:38	buy track
8.	What Happened? 05:28	buy track
9.	Funky Monkey 07:06	buy track
10.	Tokong Burung - Nazri's Place 07:14	buy track
11.	The Sweet One 05:27	buy track
12.	Smooth Ride 07:46	buy track
13.	French Island Fantasy 08:20	buy track
14.	Afro-Asian Chant 07:20	buy track
15.	Ipoh Girl 01:04	buy track
16.	Fine Aussie Weathered 06:27	buy track
17.	Ocean Blues 06:08	buy track
18.	Tokong Burung - Nazri's Place, Alternate 07:08	buy track
19.	The Hunny Lady 08:27	buy track

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Integration, session one, utilizes a primary from-line of guitar, tenor sax, and trombone, and includes creative use of the Australian didgeridoo plus Latin percussion jams led by former Miles Davis percussionist, Steve Thornton. The second session embraces a more fusion feel, with the selected use of electric piano, Tabla, and the Brazilian Surdo drum. Chako’s mainstay of swinging hard-bop is still there, but the way he blends the American drum, or “trap” set, with Afro-Latin percussion, Indian Tabla, and the Australian didgeridoo, is unique and refreshing. When was the last time you heard, if ever, the didgeridoo used in a contemporary jazz setting? Its use is most effective in Chako’s arrangements, enhancing the essential mainstream core of his compositions with an appealing “world” feel.

Professor Vince Lewis for Just Jazz Guitar, said his music, “Transcends geographic boundaries and cultures and communicates the happiness and friendship that all music should provide.”

Jazz Dimensions in Germany said his music, “Is full of nuances, integrating fusion, blues, and swing. His guitar shines as he creates a new style, breathing exotic jazz-ethno music full of spirit and solid musical foundation.”

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck of Jazz Reviews said Greg’s recordings, “Are a jazz mosaic painted with the very best of culture, ethnic, and musical sensibilities. That striking combination provides a sumptuousness and extensiveness that is rarely found in any genre.”

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released April 8, 2022

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Greg Chako

In a pro career spanning 40 years and five countries, USA guitarist Greg Chako has released 14 albums and been the subject of a documentary called, “An American Cat in the Lion City.” He lived in the Far East for 17 years, where he evolved into a masterful, expressive composer with rich story telling abilities. His style merges Mainstream, Hard Bop, Latin & World music. ... more

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