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Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo receives a nice AAJ review for his “Repercussion” CD…
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Repercussion
Mike DiRubbo | Posi-Tone Records (2009)
by C. Michael Bailey
The immediate appeal of alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo’s Repercussion is the replacement of the piano by the vibraphone as the rhythm section’s harmony instrument. Guitar-based and piano-less rhythm sections have made their way into the mainstream, leaving the vibraphone-based rhythm section ...Read More
Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo receives a nice online review for his brand new CD “Repercussion”…
Mike DiRubbo – Repercussion
album review
Posi-Tone
Release date: July 7th 2009
Availability: CD, MP3 Download
The rise and rise of vibes based jazz continues with this fine release by alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo partnered by Steve Nelson.
Mike DiRubbo studied with Jackie McLean at Hartt School, CT, but is more than a disciple of the great man; much of the playing on “Repercussion&# ...Read More
Another AAJ review for Mike DiRubbo “Repercussion”….
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Over the past several years Mike DiRubbo has made engaging discs for the Criss Cross and Cellar Live labels. On Keep Steppin’ (2001), Human Spirit(2003), and New York Accent (2006), the young alto and soprano saxophonist distinguished himself in bands comprised of some of the cream of New York City’s straight-ahead players—Jim Rotondi, Joe Farnsworth,Mike Le ...Read More
AAJ review for Mike DiRubbo “Repercussion”….
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Seven originals among nine songs usually means the music will be fresh. Originality and improvisation are key ingredients to saxophonist Mike DiRubbo’s Repercussion.
After playing clarinet in his early years, DiRubbo, a native of New Haven, Connecticut, switched to alto saxophone and later studied under Jackie McLean. His associations include Eric Alexander, Jim Roto ...Read More
another jazzreview.com review for Mike DiRubbo “Repercussion”….
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Year: 2009
Record Label: Posi-Tone Records
Style: Straight-Ahead / Classic
Musicians: Mike DiRubbo (alto saxophone), Steve Nelson (vibraphone), Tony Reedus (drums), Dwayne Burno (bass)
Review:
Not only does everybody have to be someplace, everything comes from someplace. Getting specific, NYC alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo is an acolyte of the late great alto icon Jackie McLean ...Read More
honesttune.com review of Mike DiRubbo “Repercussion”…
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Mike DiRubbo : Repercussion
Written by Fred Adams
08/09/2009
On his latest release, Repercussion, Mike DiRubbo steps out from his frequent roll as sideman and unleashes a flurry of ambitious original material, serving notice that the time for the world to recognize his vast talent is now at hand. From the opening title track through the last note of the set cl ...Read More
jazzreview.com write-up for Mike DiRubbo “Repercussion”….
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CD Title: Repercussion
Year: 2009
Record Label: Posi-Tone Records
Style: Straight-Ahead / Classic
Musicians: Mike DiRubbo (alto saxophone), Steve Nelson (vibraphone), Tony Reedus (drums), Dwayne Burno (bass)
Review:New York City-based alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo is a busy session artist, recording for the Criss Cross and Fresh Sounds record labels. He’s also performed and r ...Read More
Posi-Tone Records: More Home Runs with Mike DiRubbo, Ralph Bowen, Sean Nowell
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If Posi-Tone Records was a major league baseball team, it would be at the top of its division. So far in 2009, the label has had big wins with Sam Yahel‘s piano trio debut Hometown and guitarist Yotam Silberstein‘s overall debut Next Page, not to mention former Ray Charles sideman, trumpeter Jim Rotondi‘s heartfelt tribute to his former leader, Blues f ...Read More
Saxophonist Mike DiRubbo’s ‘Repercussion’
http://www.newsobserver.com/2009/07/26/53165/saxophonist-mike-dirubbos-repercussion.html
BY OWEN CORDLE – CORRESPONDENT
Tags: Life | AL
New York City alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo studied with Jackie McLean at the University of Hartford. For fans familiar with the late McLean’s big, diamond-hard alto sound and angular lines, this should provide a reference point for hearing DiRubb ...Read More
Saxophonist Mike DiRubbo’s ‘Repercussion’
www.newsobserver.com
BY OWEN CORDLE – CORRESPONDENT
New York City alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo studied with Jackie McLean at the University of Hartford. For fans familiar with the late McLean’s big, diamond-hard alto sound and angular lines, this should provide a reference point for hearing DiRubbo. But that’s not the entire story, for DiRubbo plays with more joy and lyricism ...Read More