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| FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: “Adam Palma Meets Chopin” "Adam Palma Meets Chopin" by Adam Palma BEST CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (Full album) BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL or A CAPPELLA (Track 9 - Walc Hm op. 69 nr 2) shem.gif Hello, I am Adam Palma, a professional guitar player living in Manchester, UK. This is my first ever submission for a Grammy in what has been, for me, the most challenging of years! Due to Covid-19 I spent 44 days comatose on a ventilator and have spent the months since recovering from the ordeal. Although I have not yet regained my full health, I have almost completely recovered my guitar skills. I am writing this hoping you'll find time to listen to my album and I'll leave it FYC. This is the first-ever album with Chopin's music (originally crafted for the piano) recorded on the acoustic guitar with the guitar pick. Reviews: 'Many musicians have created jazz versions of Chopin's music, but Palma has been particularly creative in doing so. Ultimately, Palma shows unmistakable respect for these works, even as he cleverly reworks them.' Chicago Tribune (TOP 10 Jazz Recordings of 2020) https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/howard-reich/ct-ent-best-jazz-recordings-reich-0712-20200707-6fxyswzqwnabzicorwf74s5q7m-story.html 'Chopin, as interpreted by the guitarist Adam Palma heard like never before with a more modern rhythmic approach as exemplified throughout the recording, is strikingly original! Chopin in Palma's vision on guitar is highly unusual in the best sense both sonically and beautiful! Whoever said Chopin is limited to the piano? Here Adam Palma takes a courageous leap forward to expand his interpretation with an instrument never before associated with a composer like Chopin! A dedicated work of passion! Bravo!' Al Di Meola 'Chopin's guitarist!' - Wprost 41/2019 (Poland) Ultimately, it's Palma's ability to elide the written and improvised and back with such elegant virtuosity and evenness of articulation that makes this a very special album indeed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jazzwise, UK 03/2020 (highest mark in the March issue) 'With "Adam Palma Meets Chopin", Poland's greatest composer, who revolutionized harmonic content and textures for piano, finds the perfect interpreter in guitarist and fellow Pole Palma (who now lives in England). By employing a modern rhythmic approach to these classics, Palma seems to be striving to introduce Chopin to a wider audience. Yet, by stretching the limits of these sprightly yet profound pieces, the guitarist honors the spirit of one of the most daring innovators of the Romantic era. Acoustic Guitar, USA no 319, Nov 2019 'Palma splendidly read and masterfully played Chopin's pearls' Gazeta Polska Codziennie 8/10/2019 (Poland) 'Check out tracks like our favorite, Mazurka in F Major to hear one true master re-interpreting the writing of another.' Guitar Techniques, UK, October 2019 '...the ingenious arrangements and improvised passages featured here succeed in making Chopin's 19th-century music sound contemporary!' Guitarist, UK, September 2019 'Adam's arrangement and performance of Prelude in C minor give the impression of a song originally written for guitar, which is the final affirmation of the artistic vision of the guitarist with the Polish heart and soul.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jazz Forum, PL, September 2019 About Adam: A native of Poland, Adam Palma graduated with Honours from The Music Academy in Katowice, received a Doctoral degree at The Music Academy in Gdansk, and won "The Best Acoustic Guitarist" title in Poland in 2014. Along with his solo efforts, he is also a well-respected guitar tutor at the University of Salford. Adam has recorded and performed with the most reputable Polish musicians and, since moving to the UK, has performed with the likes of Al Di Meola, Tommy Emmanuel, Bireli Lagrene, and many more. His unique style mixes blues, rock, jazz, funk, Latin, and country music. Adam's previous solo album "Palm-istry" was cited with fantastic reviews in guitar magazines around the world. Guitar Player magazine even featured Adam's song ''RHEGED'' on the front page of their website in June 2017. Adam's latest album "Adam Palma Meets Chopin" is the first-ever album playing the music of Frederick Chopin on the acoustic guitar with a plectrum. So far, the collection of Chopin's revisited classics have been received enthusiastically by the press and critics! write your comments about the article :: © 2020 Jazz News :: home page |