Sanseverino- Le Tango des Gens (2001)

Another great find from my Last.fm listening experience, Sanseverino encompasses what I really like about jazz: gypsy style guitar, foreign language, energy and style. 

Le Tango des Gens is a great well rounded Jazz album.  "Jazz album" actually sells this a little short, in my opinion.  Even though I don't speak French, Sanseverino's vocal energy is equally matched by his guitar style, and it's accompanied instruments. (Accordian, electric guitar, etc.)  Having 11 tracks in all, I have listened to this album many times, and haven't found a track I don't like.  I am a huge gypsy style jazz fan, and Sanseverino adds some oomph to the style, switching up tempo's throwing in different vocals emphasis on certain tracks that have a tendency to get your blood pumping, much like a "rock" album would. 

If you're a fan of jazz, and high energy gypsy style jazz, this is a must.  I haven't got any other Sanseverino albums, but if they're as good as this one, then I'll become a loyal fan. 

Official score: 4.25/5

Tartufi - Nests of Waves and Wire (2009)

I'm not really quite sure how I stumble across Tartufi, I'm thinking it was from last.fm and listening to stuff throughout the day at work, while I sit behind a desk and computer for over 8 hours a day.  However I found it, I'm pretty glad that I did. 

Nests of Waves and Wire is a pretty damn good album, with lots of changes throughout the 7 tracks being offered.  Being hesitant on using the description of post rock for this band, I use it in a very vague sense.  Tartufi captures the essence of post rock but with  twist of changes that lend multitudes of styles within the album. Soft female vocals layer the guitar work that interweaves some spectacular drumming.  Honestly, the drumming impresses me more than anything else on this album; with multiple bands within this pseudo post-rock genre, the drumming/percussion of Tartufi is what set them apart from other bands.


In my opinion, Tartufi could speak to the masses, if they were given the opportunity.  I found this album on Soulseek, so if you use this P2P program, you'll find it quite easily.  Definitely worth a listen or 2, or 10, maybe not a must have, but for sure a must listen.  Check them out on Facebook, Myspace, Bandcamp and their website. 

Official score:  3.75/5