ROBERT BALZAR — Overnight (review)

ROBERT BALZAR — Overnight album cover Album · 2005 · Post Bop Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
BlueNote
This is one of my most favourite albums of the modern jazz period. I've stumbled upon this group during my visit of Prague in 2011, they've played in a well known club called Agharta (environment is very nice there, I can certainly recommend it) and they were amazing. Balzar's bass technique is wonderful as well as the beautiful sound of the piano and great percussions played with a deep feeling of someone really admiring his instrument.

Overnight consists of versions of jazz standards (their rendition of Dolphin Street is one of my favourites) and their own compositions. For me, this album has many peaks - already mentioned On the Green Dolphin Street, melancholic Lady Behind the Window or even the playful Ben-In-Jam.

This one will not break any grounds or cause a new jazz revolution but it is so beautiful, I believe it should have its place in every jazz collection.
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snobb wrote:
more than 2 years ago
great tree :) Now I remember I saw it somewhere, don't remember where and when though... Too many places ... :)
BlueNote wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Ah, Yvonne, she's great. They have many great people playing there every month.
Here's a link to that poster, sorry about the quality.
http://www.uwec.edu/Geography/Ivogeler/w188/south/new%20orleans/photos/jazz-familytree.JPG
snobb wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Didn't notice... Last time I 've been there I saw Yvonne Sanchez singing, great gig
BlueNote wrote:
more than 2 years ago
I also love the CD shop there. Have you seen the poster they have there? The tree of jazz or something like this.
snobb wrote:
more than 2 years ago
When in Prague I always try to visit Agharta - great atmosphere,cool place in a heart of downtown

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