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"Gana" has a
tropical flavor of exotic percussion matched with a shimmering glow of
World Beat Nuance. Astute & unique Flute work coupled with poly-rhythmic
textures , married against a subtle Jazz background make this a very unique
piece of work "Rhythm Of Life"
utilizes Indigenous instrumentation at the outset & fans out into a tribal
display of energy that careens into electric guitar ; As a speedy shuffle
kicks in with splashes of horn punches & Vox , this song is like a run
away cerebral Jazz Big Band train. A reggae bridge contrasts nicely to
the counterpoint body of chops in the verse "Janana" combines
the percussive spurts of World Beat with a Middle Eastern flavored stance
via woodwind shadings. This song like others in Common Bond's repertoire
, is a hybrid fusion of genre , that is taken to a new plateau altogether.
We've never heard such an astute mixture of Ethnic music & Jazz ; Common
Bond's musical impact is utterly original & imaginative in design "Come Back Blues"
hearkens to a shady reflective Jazz-Blues chanteuse allure of Vocalist
Hillary Sargeant. Her Vox abilities are dynamic & hypnotizing "Boni's Blues"
is an atmospheric tumble into the cool darkness of night. Tasteful slow
Jazz free form chops , complimented by acoustic piano flourishes & superb
solo electric fretless Bass , segue into woodwind virtuosity Common Bond's
musicianship is at the heart of the musical matter. Along with Sargeant's
sultry vocal chords & the astute guitar work of Kobi Shefi ; Common Bond's
Jonathan Zvi Dror's Flute , Sax , Didgeridoo & Duduk spots are remarkable
& sublime. The Oboe , Recorder & Zorna of Yoram Lachish are flawless &
fluid like a waterfall. Complimented by Alon Farber's Alto & Soprano Sax
work & Nimrod Elizar's compelling percussion forays , Common Bond are
mesmerizing in sonic impact. Iian Pustopetzki keyboard work is transcendental
& Nimrod Lachish's electric Bass is stunning This virtuosity
of Jazz hybrid craftsmanship coalesces Common Bond into a thoroughly uncommon
amalgamation of artistic musicianship & international attention. A musical
journey of celestial & magnificent playing , boldly performed by this
matchless group known as Common Bond |
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Common
Bond offer a wide & far reaching hybrid of musical styles & cultural influences.
This band based out of Israel , consists of seven instrumentalists & a
vocalist ; Musical roots from The Balkans , Middle Eastern & Afro-Latin
flavors abound , showcased around the compositional arrangements of creator
Kobi Shefi. Genre diversity from Jazz , World Beat , Indigenous & Blues
influences , converge to form the eclectic sounds of Common Bond 