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Monday, June 27, 2022

Charlie Apicella & Iron City • Groove Machine

Charlie Apicella & Iron City are a torch bearer of the classic guitar/organ sound and Groove Machine is a return to form for the New York guitarist's catchy, swinging original compositions.
Straight out of the classic 1960s hard bop era and showcasing the band's deep interplay, the 3rd recording by Apicella, organist Radam Schwartz, saxophonist Gene Ghee, and drummer Alan Korzin, is packed with burning solos, Charlie's tight arrangements, and an unrelenting groove that defines the character of Iron City. Special guests include Freddie Hendrix on trumpet, Mayra Casales on congas and violinist Amy Bateman.
As a player, Apicella immediately brings to mind Grant Green. He's funky, he's bluesy, and he's not afraid to get dirty at times. Apicella and band have that perfect jazz rapport that allows them to be tight as hell and play off each other beautifully." - Vintage Guitar Magazine.

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Charlie Apicella & Iron City son portadores de la antorcha del sonido clásico de guitarra y órgano, y Groove Machine es un retorno a la forma de las pegadizas y oscilantes composiciones originales del guitarrista neoyorquino.
Directamente de la era clásica del hard bop de los 60 y mostrando la profunda interacción de la banda, la tercera grabación de Apicella, el organista Radam Schwartz, el saxofonista Gene Ghee y el baterista Alan Korzin, está repleta de ardientes solos, los ajustados arreglos de Charlie y un implacable groove que define el carácter de Iron City. Entre los invitados especiales se encuentran Freddie Hendrix a la trompeta, Mayra Casales a las congas y la violinista Amy Bateman.
Como músico, Apicella recuerda inmediatamente a Grant Green. Es funky, es bluesy y no tiene miedo de ensuciarse a veces. Apicella y la banda tienen esa perfecta compenetración jazzística que les permite estar muy unidos y tocar el uno con el otro maravillosamente". - Revista Vintage Guitar.

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Tracks:
1 - Three Sided
2 - Space Madness
3 - Hot Dog
4 - Lemon Rind
5 - Along The Southern Coast
6 - Calypso Blue
7 - Ironicity
8 - Brother Elijah

Credits:
Charlie Apicella - Guitar
Radam Schwartz - Hammond Organ
Gene Ghee - Tenor Sax
Alan Korzin - Drums
Freddie Hendrix - Trumpet (Tracks 1-4)
Amy Bateman - Violin (Track 5)
Mayra Casales - Congas (Tracks 3-6)