Meet ALBARE by Michael Smith
As he takes to the stage, elegant in a tailored black suit, very obviously comfortable in his skin and toting one of his Gibson Custom Shop hollow-body Les Pauls or perhaps his L5, guitarist and producer Albert Dadon is every inch the consummate professional, nodding to his fellow musicians who return the compliment, all equals regardless of however many years individuals may have been serving their art. They’re all there to serve the music after all, and that music is jazz.
Latest Releases
Eclecticity
2025
Beyond Belief
2024
Freedom
2022
ALBARE Plays Jobim, Vol. 2
2021
Press Releases
THE JW VIBE – ALBARE, Beyond Belief
...the title appropriately captures his ever-magnificent and transcendent mastery of his instrument, his always poppin,’ deeply detailed soloing and his intuitive, often swinging interaction with pianist and longtime collaborator Phil Turcio.
Music Man Blog Review: ALBARE Plays Jobim Vol 2
I enjoyed and reviewed ALBARE's last CD, "ALBARE plays Jobim" a while ago. He has now published "ALBARE Plays Jobim Vol 2", and it is just as good as his first Jobim CD.
So glad ALBARE came to this decision because great music never gets old. His sensitive Guitar playing brings new life into the wonderful music world of Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Amazon: ALBARE Plays Jobim Vol 2
For those who love Jobim’s music (and who doesn’t), this recording is particularly appreciated. It is magic! Grady Harp