Figarova, Amina
Munich Records, 2022, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 28.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 82
O’s Notes: New York-based jazz pianist and composer Amina Figarova presents a swinging set of jazz on Joy, her latest release. She gets fine accompaniment from Wayne Escoffery (sax), Bart Platteau (fl), Alex Pope Norris (t, flugelhorn), Yashshi Nakamura (b) and drummers Rudy Royston & Brian Richburg, Jr. Highlights are plentiful including “Ruby At Play”, “Joy”, “Road Ahead”, “Only Peace Liberates” and “Getting There”. This is a passionate engagement.
Publicist: AmFi