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
Anne Carlini ‘Albare – Eclecticity’
Title – Eclecticity Artist – Albare For those unaware, music is a journey and “Eclecticity” is a testament to that journey – an album that brings together two distinct ensembles, The Jazz...
Albare’s Latest LP Is A Mostly Positive Addition To This Year’s Field Of New Jazz Albums
Later this month, famed jazz guitarist Albare (a.k.a. Albert Dadon) will release his latest studio recording, Eclecticity through his own independent label, Albare Productions. Set for release May 30, the 10-song record...
ALBARE Serves Up ‘Electicity’
What do you get when you combine two of Melbourne, Australia’s hottest jazz ensembles? The answer is ‘Electicity’ by ALBARE and including The Jazz Alchemists and The Harmonix Experience. This album is...
Take Effect Reviews: ALBARE – Beyond Belief
Awarding the album 9/10, this review praises the worldly jazz compositions and the contributions of Phil Turcio, Phil Rex, Pablo Bencid, and Lionel Cole, emphasizing the album’s global influences.
JazzTimes: Long Way
Britt Robson commends the album’s “globalized, airy groove,” highlighting Albare’s guitar style reminiscent of George Benson and the soulful contributions of harmonica player Hendrik Meurkens.