Genere: Music, Raves

Adrian Galante’s debut, Introducing Adrian Galante, is a beautifully mature musical statement from the young Australian clarinetist and pianist, capturing a vintage aesthetic with modern flair. Joined by an exceptional LA ensemble featuring pianist Tamir Hendelman, guitarist Larry Koonse, bassist Alex Frank, and drummer Joe LaBarbera, Galante channels the spirit of classic swing and bebop with virtuosic ease, originality, and heartfelt lyricism. His clarinet work, in particular, reveals a profound grasp of tone and phrasing well beyond his years, while the group’s tight interplay brings an infectious energy to every tune. It’s a joyous and skillfully rendered outing that signals the arrival of a major new voice on the jazz scene.