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Opa 2001

Dean Monti | 08/22/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Some people may remember Opa, a trio with Hugo and George Fatturuso and Ringo Theilman on bass (what someone named "Ringo" is doing on bass, I've never figured out). Opa put out two excellent albums in the 1970s, Goldenwings and Magic Time (available now, reissued on a single CD - a good deal). In the years between Opa and this album, Hugo had a son that grew up and learned to play the electric bass, apparently. He replaces Ringo Theilman on the bass in Trio Fatturuso, this recent release, and his outstanding sound may be enough of a reason to get this CD. He's showcased prominently on many of the cuts. Hugo Fatturuso is a remarkably talented player and composer(he has contributed to Milton Nascimento's CDs in recent years and put out his own CD, Homework). His brother George is no less talented on the drums and pulls out all the stops on this CD. Corre Nina, from the Opa days, gets a nice reworking here. This is not really a continuation of Opa, however. The territory has been completely re-defined (and more electric). I hope this marks a beginning for this group and not just a one-off family reunion. I also hope Fatturusos keep making more Fatturusos. Because there seems to be something inherently great in the blood line."

Fresh candombe jazz with spice, energy, and humor

Dean Monti | 07/19/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Candombe is an Afro-Uruguayan rhythym unique to humble Uruguay, created by African slaves brought to the River Plate in the 18th Century. Jazz you know, rock you know. The Fattorusos take the three styles and create something amazingly new and capturing. There's rock and roll ("Distortion Generator"), kinda gospel ("Gospel"), River Plate songs ("Esa tristeza"), impossible and wonderful Uruguayan freak-samba ("STC"), and all other sorts of surprises. Masterfully played, the keyboards, bass, guitar, and drums of these fine chaps will keep you guessing, and wanting more."

Nice but kind'a glossy

Speedy | Fl, MO USA | 03/04/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Some of the themes by the Fattoruso Trio are fascinating with amazing playing and soloing (in a style that mixes jazz/world/prog/fusion & latin-fusion), other times the themes are not as 'original' in the way they are composed/arranged sounding like a hundred other mainstream jazz/pop group out there. Also the 'glossy' production (and some of the sounds chosen for the keyboard) does not help at all. I'd say 2/3 of this album is worth the buy as this 2/3 is great to listen to, and demonstrate that these uruguayans are very good performers as well as capable of owning an enough original voice in music."