13th Annual Jazz Critics Poll Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Anniversary (ArtistShare) Latin – Karl Ackerman (All About Jazz) New Releases – Russ Musto (New York City Jazz Record, DownBeat) Henry Conerway III – With Pride For Dignity (Self-released) New Releases – Richard B. Kamins (Step Tempest) New Releases – Peter Quinn (Jazzwise, The Arts Desk) Debut – Richard B. Kamins (Step Tempest) … Read More
Graham Colombé, Jazz Journal UK Leader Nojechowicz was born in Buenos Aires to a Polish father and (one assumes) to an Argentinian mother. Based in the USA, he leads a group called El Eco which is augmented here by some guests. The title of the CD and of track five is also the name of … Read More
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PRI’s The World with host Marco Werman – Listen Here.
Troy Doster, All About Jazz In 1933, Europeans were only beginning to understand the horrors that the Nazi regime would bring to the continent. But already at that early stage, Jewish communities reacted with alarm to Hitler’s rise to power—and many consequently made the decision to emigrate. One of the most common destinations in the … Read More
Maureen Malloy, WRTI Jazz Album of the Week: A Latin Jazz-Infused Picture of Life in Buenos Aires in 1933 Week of February 26, 2018. Puerto de Buenos Aires 1933: El Eco With Guillermo Nojechowicz. In his latest album, Argentine-born drummer and composer Guillermo Nojechowicz creates an expansive soundscape inspired by his grandmother’s journey from Warsaw to Buenos Aires … Read More
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter O’s Notes: Argentinean drummer Guillermo Nojechowicz puts together a fine ensemble including pianist Helio Alves, bassist Fernando Huergo and saxophonist Marco Pignataro. Vocalist Kim Nazarian breathes mystical romance into the music notably on “I Loved You Too” and ”Milonga Para Los Niños” featuring Roberto Cassan on accordion. Guest … Read More
Puerto de Buenos Aires 1933 is the long-awaited new CD from Argentinean drummer-composer Guillermo Nojechowicz and his jazz ensemble, EL ECO. The disk is being released by Zoho Music, the Grammy-winning New York-based jazz label. Puerto de Buenos Aires 1933 was inspired by a remnant of Nojechowicz’s family history, the passport that his grandmother carried when … Read More
EL ECO Brings Brazilian-Argentinean Jazz Back to Ryles Saturday, October 24 Cambridge, MA — EL ECO, featuring special guest Uruguayan jazz pianist Nando Michelin, will present an evening of Brazilian Argentinean Jazz on Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 PM at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA. Tickets can be reserved online by visiting … Read More
