Randal Despommier, Dio C'è (Outside in Music)
OffBeat Magazine Alto saxophonist Randal Despommier grew up outside New Orleans, where exposure to a rich gumbo of musical styles fueled his thirst to explore even more influences from his studies in New York, Boston and Italy. Punk and grunge rock, R&B, jazz, sacred church music, Italian popular song and European classical art songs have found places inside his musical psyche. Dio C’è is impressive in his debut as a leader, showcasing his versatility as a player and multi-faceted composer. The opener, “Giorgia,” is at once bouncy, silky and pensive. It was inspired by and named for a ...
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