Vyacheslav Guyvoronsky, Evelin Petrova

1999 release ** "While documenting some of the most important free-style jazz from around the globe, Leo Feigin of Leo Records has focused on discovering new talent, particularly in the former Soviet Union. Here, startlingly unique trumpeter Guyvoronsky is teamed with young accordionist Evelin Petrova for a series of eleven duets that incorporate folk music and jazz in an experimental avant-garde approach that defies convention and focuses on color, humor, and shading. At times, the trumpeter seems to incorporate some of the innovations of Art Ensemble trumpeter, Lester Bowie, while at others Petrova's little noises, long tones, and mellifluous sound contradict the traditions of free jazz. Petrova displays a somewhat minimalist, serious style: a perfect counterpoint to her partner. There is enough diversity throughout to reward repeated listening, though it all casts a bit of an oddball hue."