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Dolphyology: Complete Eric Dolphy for Solo Guitar

by Samo Salamon

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Serene 04:36
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The Prophet 05:28
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Miss Ann 03:00
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Lady E 05:20
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17 West 02:30
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April Fool 02:58
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Springtime 05:14
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The Baron 04:12
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Iron Man 02:32
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245 03:54
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Les 03:14
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Lotsa Potsa 03:32
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G.W. 04:02
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Out to Lunch 03:06
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Mandrake 03:34
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Far Cry 02:14
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In the Blues 03:02
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Red Planet 03:50
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Gazzelloni 02:56
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LINER NOTES:

Besides Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy has probably been one of my biggest influences as well as reasons in the beginning why I wanted to play jazz and improvised music. Although Dolphy belongs to the jazz greats, in a way he is still such an underrated improviser and especially composer – having composed beautiful compositions throughout his fairly short career.

The idea of the project began by practicing at home alone during the many Covid lockdowns, rediscovering Dolphy’s music again. Furthermore, I was inspired to do this album by Miles Okazaki’s great solo guitar Monk project. We had a long talk this year via Skype and it was so great to hear how he approached Monk on solo guitar. In the same manner, I have tried to approach Dolphy, but in my own way. First I transcribed all the compositions by Dolphy and arranged them for solo guitar, trying out different techniques. In the end, I improvised on tunes – sometimes free improvisation and in other cases following the harmonic structure. I have played Dolphy's tunes throughout my musical career, improvising on them, but rarely in a solo setting; probably because of fear or respect. But now I was like, OK, let's do it: I told myself I should not be afraid to play single lines or be burdened by the great solo guitar musical heritage, which I immensely respect.

I recorded all the music at home with just one microphone in my living room which has beautiful acoustics. All the songs are first takes – therefore, sometimes there is a small glitch or noise in the background, such as my cat meowing in the background.

Hopefully you will enjoy this as much as I have during the creative and recording process!

Samo Salamon
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REVIEWS OF THE ALBUM:

"The twenty-eight compositions presented here, on two CDs, break the Dolphy approach down to its essence. The music is treated reverently, with (Dolphy would surely love this) a good deal of highly inspired improvisation...taken as a whole, these two discs of Dolphy explorations are a riveting, off-the-well-traveled-road listening experience."
(DAN MCCLENAGHAN, AllAboutJazz, USA)

"So, an absolute must for Dolphy fans the effect attained as if Šalamon took the whole sound apart not only to put it back together again but so we can hear the essence of each piece with new ears, hearts and minds as if for the very first time and yet with a welcome hint of déjà vu lolling about tantalisingly as a flavour!"
(MARLBANK, USA)

"Salamon’s irreverent approach and sympathetic technique allow his risky gamble to pay off. The interpretations range from the pastoral optimism associated with Pat Metheny to the sort of jagged freakouts played by the likes of Marc Ribot. Even better, Dolphyology rekindles the admiration of this foolishly delinquent Dolphyphile."
(Bill Brownlee, THERE STANDS THE GLASS, USA)

"Salamon makes it work, taking the themes and turning them into mostly introspective and lyrical ventures!"
(George W. Harris, JAZZ WEEKLY, USA)

"Salamon's intelligent arrangements and his superb interpretations make the release a one of a kind take on Dolphy's creativity and musicianship."
(Hrayr Attarian, ALL ABOUT JAZZ, USA)

"On this generous album, Šalamon demonstrates his musical imagination and being a free spirit as a guitarist and improviser."
(Eyal Hareuveni, SALT PEANUTS, Norway)

"The fact that Samo Salamon’s playing holds one’s interest throughout and contains its share of subtle surprises is a testament to the guitarist’s creativity and love of Dolphy’s music!"
(Scott Yanow, LA JAZZ SCENE, USA)

"Indeed, Salamon’s two-CD set, Dolphyology: Complete Eric Dolphy for Solo Guitar, is unlike anything he’s ever done before."
(Bill Milkowski, JAZZIZ, USA)

"Šalamon applies an intimacy and attentive deliberation which prevails throughout, pulling all of this together. Throw this on for someone who doesn’t know Dolphy’s work and it stands up as a great acoustic guitar recording. For those familiar with Dolphy’s canon of work, it serves as a stimulating reappraisal of the reed player as vital if somewhat overlooked composer of jazz standards."
(Michael Rosenstein, DUSTED, USA)

"Samo Salamon demonstrates a phenomenal technique that he manages to put at the service of the "dolphyian" spirit. It is clear that guitar lovers will find their account here...This is an unconventional record that deserves several listens to immerse yourself in this revisited world."
(Jean-Pierre Goffin, JAZZ HALO, Belgium)

"Šalamon proves that an acoustic guitar is capable of every sort of profound interpretation."
(Ken Waxman, JAZZ WORD, Canada)

"This is a very interesting musical project and a true labor of love, which definitely should be listened to by all serious Jazz enthusiasts around the world. It offers not only a great musical value but a lot of European aesthetics and educational importance. Guitar lovers should find this fascinating as well, and the aspiring young guitar players could learn a lick or two here. Hats off and thanks for the music!"
(Adam Baruch, THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE, Israel)

"This tribute is far beyond what I could see / hear in my wildest imagination. That is what makes music and especially jazz so exciting."
(Tor Hammero, NETTAVISSEN, Norway)

"...a virtuosic solo ehxibition. B+(***)"
(Tom Hull, ON THE WEB, USA)

"Samo Salamon bravely embraced a difficult, worthy challenge and succeeds in playing Dolphy’s compositions with musical grace."
(Howard Mandel, USA)

"Audacity is signed by Slovenian guitarist Samo Šalamon. And could well inspire more than one."
(Radio France, Cristophe Lampedicchia, France)

"Samo’s playing is warm and joyful!"
(Rudy Carrera, MUSIC YOU NEED TO HEAR, USA)

"Dolphyology is an excellent exercise in guitar virtuosity and arrangement to which we cannot waive our applause."
(JAZZINFAMILY, Italy)

"Salamon succeeds in putting his exceptional skills to the service of balanced, varying interpretations of the Dolphy catalogue. Often Salamon focuses on melody and the movements of the pieces, alternating between lovely, mysterious voicing and propulsive single lines. Occasionally he engages in freely improvised leaps into the unknown. Undisturbed sense of time and continues zest carry him safely home!"
(Francois Van De Linde, FLOPHOUSE MAGAZINE, Netherlands)

"An ambitious product, intended primarily for connoisseurs, which finely balances between subtle poetics and stunning improvisation."
(Jaša Bužinel, MLADINA, Slovenia)

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released January 10, 2022

Samo Šalamon – 6-string acoustic guitar, except mandoline on 14 (CD 1) and 12-string acoustic guitar on 6, 8, 11 (CD 1) and 5, 7 (CD 2)

All compositions by Eric Dolphy, solo guitar arrangements by Samo Salamon.

Recorded in April 2021 in Maribor.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Samo Salamon.
Cover and design by Kristijan Robič.

Samo Records, 2022

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Samo Salamon Maribor, Slovenia

Slovenian jazz guitarist and composer, recording artist for Clean Feed Records, Not Two Records, Fresh Sound New Talent, who has recorded 30 CDs with players such as Howard Levy, Paul McCandless, John Hollenbeck, Mark Turner, Michel Godard, Drew Gress, Tony Malaby, Mark Helias, Tom Rainey, Tim Berne, Donny McCaslin, Dave Binney, Josh Roseman, Gerald Cleaver, John Hebert, Julian Arguelles, etc. ... more

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