LDG Latin! @ Brisbane Jazz Club

Sat. Nov. 6, $15/$20

w/Sacha Kloostra, Jeremy O'Connor, John Stefulj, Ingrid James, Rob Schultz, Gus Cereijo

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About Louise Denson Group E-mail
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LDG was formed in the year 2000, shortly after pianist/composer Louise Denson emigrated from Canada to Brisbane to teach at the Queensland Conservatorium.  It is the Australian incarnation of a Montreal-based group, started in 1996, which had a remarkably similar name…
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About LDG - Latin! E-mail
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Louise Denson Group – Latin! interprets Louise’s compositions which feature her trademark melodicism and romantic harmonic sense. This popular ensemble comprises 5 top Brisbane musicians, renowned for their musicality and versatility. The repertoire spans a range of rhythms from boogaloo to bolero, from samba to salsa, and is guaranteed to satisfy both the listener and dancer alike.
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Press - LDG E-mail

Reviews of On the Level 

“…Denson’s play on My Favorite Things is simply exquisite: …her solo includes long idea development….it all hangs together elegantly… this performance is the best instrumental version of the tune I’ve heard outside of the Coltrane orbit.” Cadence Magazine

 “…ce premier album [est] bourré d’émotion…elle joue magnifiquement cette musique qui la possède du vertex à la plante des pieds.”  Paroles et Musique 

“…impressive and well-paced…”  Montreal Mirror

 

Reviews of Clean Start 

“Denson has…a strong Latin influence….apparent in tracks such as the sublime title tune [Clean Start]…” Brisbane Courier-Mail

“…excellent collection…from the romantic…to sizzling up-tempo tunes…and hypnotic, finger-clicking rhythms…” Brisbane Courier-Mail

“…[Denson’s compositions] are not just improvising vehicles, they are pieces, which, with their rhythmic momentum and attractive chord changes, all but ensure that strong improvisations emerge…… [Denson’s solos] sustain bold outlines and cleanly articulated ideas.” Limelight Magazine

Sanctuary features an elegant, fluent solo from Denson….” “…attractive music, played with expertise and enthusiasm.” Rhythms