Artist: Tassos Spiliotopoulos

Date of Release: 24/05/2010

Catalogue no: FIRECD32

Label: F-IRE

Price: £10

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Track Listing

Appearances by

Asaf Sirkis, John Parricelli, Kenny Wheeler

Tassos Spiliotopoulos - Guitar
Yaron Stavi - Bass
Asaf Sirkis - Drums

Special Guests:

Kenny Wheeler - Trumpet
John Parricelli - Guitar


'Archipelagos' is the second release by guitarist/composer Tassos Spiliotopoulos, following the 2006 release of 'Wait for Dusk' (KCD5166). Opting for a more intimate Trio format of Yaron Stavi (Bass) and Asaf Sirkis (Drums), Tassos Spiliotopoulos continues to develop his compositional approach which blends contemporary Jazz with modern classical, folk and even rock fusion. The album's eight tracks offer a guitar oriented, european sound that is both intricate and powerful but at times becomes reflective and mesmerizing. The Trio interprets with a range of colors, from energetic to almost brittle and strong band interplay is always at the core of their sound.

The album also features two very special guests, Kenny Wheeler (Trumpet) and John Parricelli (Guitar). The two contemporary masters who need no introductions have been a great inspiration and influence for Spiliotopoulos, who has tailored their featuring compositions around them.

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