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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 1H 3M

Original Tribute to Opus 5 | Contemporary Hard Bop, Criss Cross Classics & Post-Bop Virtuosity

from Mellow Night Music, Quiet Storm & Blueprint By Roby Bellini

Benvenuti a un nuovo appuntamento della serie Original Tribute, dedicato a una delle formazioni più straordinarie ed energiche del jazz contemporaneo: il supergruppo Opus 5.Formato da cinque fuoriclasse della scena newyorkese targata Criss Cross Jazz — Seamus Blake (sax tenore), Alex Sipiagin (tromba), David Kikoski (pianoforte), Boris Kozlov (contrabbasso) e Donald Edwards (batteria) —, questo quintetto incarna la perfetta fusione tra la grande tradizione Hard Bop/Post-Bop e una scrittura moderna, complessa ed entusiasmante. In quest'ora ripercorriamo i brani chiave della loro discografia: dall'incalzante "Nostalgia in Time" e il graffio bop di "Charlie's Wig", alla travolgente rilettura del classico "Red Clay" di Freddie Hubbard e l'intricata "Ducktones". Spazio poi all'eleganza di "Inner Balance" e "Sight Vision", al groove contagioso di "Swing On This" e "Five Corners", fino alla suggestiva e lirica chiusura con "New Old Ballad".Un viaggio ad altissima intensità nel cuore del Modern Jazz di qualità.Welcome to a brand new edition of Original Tribute, celebrating one of the most explosive and virtuoso supergroups of modern jazz: Opus 5.Composed of five powerhouse leaders of the contemporary New York scene — Seamus Blake (tenor sax), Alex Sipiagin (trumpet), David Kikoski (piano), Boris Kozlov (bass), and Donald Edwards (drums) —, this all-star quintet seamlessly blends the rich heritage of Hard Bop and Post-Bop with complex, high-energy modern arrangements. This episode explores key tracks from their Criss Cross Jazz catalog: from the driving opener "Nostalgia in Time" and the fiery "Charlie's Wig", to their stunning rendition of Freddie Hubbard's classic "Red Clay" and the intricate "Ducktones". We also feature the refined lyricism of "Inner Balance" and "Sight Vision", the infectious groove of "Swing On This" and "Five Corners", leading into the beautiful, contemplative finale "New Old Ballad".A masterclass in contemporary Post-Bop and Modern Jazz excellence.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Opus 5 – Nostalgia in Time08:20 - Opus 5 – Charlie's Wig11:45 - Opus 5 – Red Clay19:16 - Opus 5 – Ducktones27:32 - Opus 5 – Inner Balance35:13 - Opus 5 – Sight Vision41:31 - Opus 5 – Swing On This46:08 - Opus 5 – Five Corners54:51 - Opus 5 – New Old Ballad#Opus5 #OriginalTribute #CrissCrossJazz #HardBop #PostBop #RobyBellini #RadioGeometrieVariabili #SeamusBlake #AlexSipiagin #ModernJazz

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