Bankov, Nikola
AMP Music, 2019, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 25.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 75
O’s Notes: 20-year-old alto saxophonist Nikola Bankov makes his debut with a quintet including Jonas Gravlund (g), August Korsgaard (synths), Jens Mikkel Madsen (b) and John Riddell (d). Special guest Seamus Blake (t-sax) is featured on 5 of the 7 selections, all Bankov originals.“Bright Future“has a rock fusion groove on ‘Mind Bubble‘ moving to funky beats on ‘Vibin’ In Denmark‘ and a relaxing mood on ‘For All We Love‘ all including a heavy dose of electronic. There are some great photos in the liner notes as Bankov launches with an engaging session.
Publicist: Two for the Show Media
