Saturday 23 September 2006
AMINA FIGAROVA SEPTET
Amina Figarova-piano, Bart Platteau-flutes, Kurt van Herck-tenor saxophone, Tom Beek-alto saxophone, Nico Schepers-trumpet, Wiro Mahieu-bass, Chris Strik-drums
This septet, operating as a small big band, seems to be the perfect formation for the compositions of Figarova who covers a wide range of moods: from contemplating and melancholic to energetic and joyful. The strong soloists are serving the music that, in spite of the Azerbaijani descent of the pianist, speaks the universal language of jazz. Figarova’s intense September Suite, concerning ‘Nine Eleven’, proves that major emotions are not avoided.