author: Virginia's DJ and Karaoke Service
I am a Disc Jockey in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. I was so impressed with their music, and it is with pleasure that I have added their disc to my collection of music to play for others to appreciate. Great CD. I can't wait to hear their next CD. Please keep me advised.
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This is an incredibly engaging CD, which takes the listener on a welcomed advent
author: Jennifer Biggs Walton
This is an incredibly talented ensemble, obviously willing and able to try new musical strategies and engage the listener at every turn! They don't hold back at all and sonsistently keep raising the bar on what to expect from a jazz trio. I highly recommend this CD!
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This is the best trio music that I have heard in a long time.
author: Eddie Resto
With every tune there is the beauty of not knowing what to expect next. The fusion of genres and arrangements is like an amazing magical carpet ride. Just when you think you don't recognize the material, it smacks you in the face as a standard in clever disguise be it afro cuban, jazz or classical. What fun it must be to play music like this. Thumbs up Viofonix, you are amazing.
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author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby
In this live album, Vio-fonik dances through crisp performances and improvisations led by Harry Scorzo, the founder of and composer for the group. A string trio of two violins and cello, this group makes full use of their ability to straddle genres and time periods. While many of the pieces tie together the emotional range and contrapuntal makeup of classical music with the casual approach and harmonic complexity of jazz, there are other echoes and nuggets of Afrocuban music and stylistic vocabulary from American popular music as well. However, regardless of the focus, each work embodies the playful spirit and commitment to striking clarity and musicianship that so defines this reputable ensemble. Here, we get a chance to witness a single voice, especially the violin, creeping from classical textures into a gypsy jazz personality and back again, toying with and happily exploring the meaty material inbetween. From start to finish, all fourteen tracks are engaging.
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