Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music

About the Artist
Tale Ognenovski is the greatest clarinetist, reed piper. zourlist and small bagpiper of all time. He performed as virtuoso clarinet and reed pipe soloist in Carnegie Hall, New York, 1956.

Product Description
CD_album includes 3 Jazz compositions, 6 Macedonian Folk dances and Classical Music, all composed by Tale Ognenovski. Tale Ognenovski demonstrates a unique skill with a wealth of invention and amazing improvisational virtuosity.

Tracks:

Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 1
Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 5
Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 8
Brusnichko oro
Nevenino oro
Bukovsko svadbarsko oro
Talevo kasapsko oro
Stevchevo oro
Sharsko oro
Tale Ognenovski Concert for Clarinet No. 1

Album Description

CD_album includes 3 Jazz compositions, 6 Macedonian Folk dances and Classical Music, all composed by Tale Ognenovski. Tale Ognenovski demonstrates a unique skill with a wealth of invention and amazing improvisational virtuosity.

Customer Reviews:

World-class Jazz Compositions & Traditional Macedonian Folk.......2004-04-25

If the traditional music of the Balkans appeals to you and you like improvisational jazz ... this CD will blow you away. Music of the Balkans and Central Europe has been hidden too long ... The region has been a fertile soil for exciting, astonishing, experimental music which in modern times combines with traditional music that is creative, original and altogether very satisfying. Tale Ognenovski has over 45 years of experience creating music on the clarinet, the main instrument on which he demonstrates technical expertise and artistry. His musical innovations and improvisations shine on this magnificent CD proving great music has no borders or politics.

The traditional Macedonian folk tunes and melodies, "Brusnichko Oro", "Nevenino Oro, "Bukovsko svadbarski oro", and "Talevo kasapsko oro" are my favorites because the minor scale and unusual rhythms allow for highly fluid and lyrical melodic interpretation. Tale Ognenovski is a master of interpretative clarinet sounds and inventor of exotic musical phrases. Great examples are, Tracks 1, 2 and 3 "Tale Ognenonvski Jazz Compositions No. 1, No. 5, & No. 8", all of which combine Macedonian music with Benny Goodman type jazz improvisational techniques. The labyrinthine musical phrases that flow from the the undisputed "King of Macedonian Clarinet" are magnificent, extravagant. He explores sound and music with twists and curves that leave the listener breathless. It is world-class music at its finest. He can play fast, exciting, speeding clarinet music or music that is spiritual meditative and soulful. Overall, this CD demonstrates that the mysterious music from the Balkans belongs on the world-stage ... for everyone to hear and enjoy. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music
Average customer rating:

With All Due Respect

Slammin'

Undisputed King of the Macedonian Clarinet

Excellent Recording!

Totally Different and Mesmerizing.

Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music

Manufacturer: Independent Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000069K6S
Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 1
Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 5
Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 8
Brusnichko oro
Nevenino oro
Bukovsko svadbarsko oro
Talevo kasapsko oro
Stevechevo oro
Sharsko oro
Tale Ognenovski Concert for Clarinet No. 1

Album Description

CD includes 3 Jazz compositions, 6 Macedonian folk dances and classical music (all composed by Tale Ognenovski). The album under the title, "Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music," is confirmation that Musical Genius Tale Ognenovski is the greatest clarinetist, reed piper, zourlist and small bagpiper of all time, demonstrating unique skill, a wealth of invention, amazing improvisational virtuosity, and outstanding musical competence in all areas of music. This album is the best album for all time for instrumental music. Accompanying him are members of his Orchestra: Stevan Ognenovski, Nikola Ognenovski and Kliment Ognenovski. The words "remarkable music on both orthodox and unorthodox instruments - a raucous and unforgettable pipe," written by John Martin, and appeared in The New York Times on January 28, 1956, are related to the Tale Ognenovski's performances in Carnegie Hall as reed pipe and clarinet soloist with the Macedonian ensemble of Folk Dances and Songs "Tanec" on January 27, 1956. Record Label: Independent Records, USA. Total playing time 69:02

Customer Reviews:

With All Due Respect.......2003-07-03

I received the above referenced CD as a gift to review. The style is certainly outside of my normal realm of classic rock although it borders on my growing interest for jazz.

Whereas I can certainly recognize the talents of Tale Ognenovski as a fine clarinet and reed pipe player, try as I may, I just do not like this recording as a whole. Even with the slight variations of tone over the course of this CD, the performance is quite draining and oh so dissonant in spots. To gain another perspective, I even played this for my family upon a recent visit. Somewhere during the third song both my mother and sister almost simultaneously requested for this to be removed. At least my six month old nephew did not cry due to these dissonant tones as if he had, I would have given this my infamous one star rating.

Seriously, there is little to remember melody wise throughout this recording. The first, sixth, and seventh pieces are probably the best. And again, I recognize Tale's little inflections as the signs of a talented man. However there is only so much dissonance that I can take. And the pounding drum beat throughout the recording badly needs a change of pace. Someone get me a Tylenol fast.

An E for Effort but a two star rating is the best I can do.

Slammin'.......2003-06-23

the feel on this set truly eased me&made me feel all the instrumentation from start to finish.the pipes were on point&had a rhythm that moved&grooved to me.the drumming was tight as well.together with His Son&Grandkids Tale leads the way on this Tightly Blend of Different musical styles&bring them all together as one.the kind of music on a Mellow Summer day that truly hits the spot.even though Tale Ognenovski is the Composer&is Leading the way to Quote Sly&The Family Stone this is truly a "Family Affair".Highly Enjoyable.

Undisputed King of the Macedonian Clarinet.......2003-06-13

Tale Ognenovski, the "King of the Macedonian Clarinet", created original musical compositions covering a wide range of technical expertise and artistry that is showcased on this CD. For over 45 years he has entertained Macedonians with his improvisational skills on the clarinet and reed pipes and in the last two years on the small bagpipe and zourla. In the mid to late 1950s, he traveled throughout the USA and Western Europe, mainly Germany and France, playing the reed pipe and clarinet as accompaniment for the dance group, "Tanec" (the former Yugoslavia's National Folk Ballet). His first performance on the small bagpipe and zourla were on a CD recorded in May 2001 in Skopje, Macedonia. Tale Ognenovski is an undisputed leader and innovator of Balkan style improvisational jazz on the clarinet. What makes this CD so special is, not only do we hear the master musician on the clarinet, we also hear his son, Stevan, and grandchildren, Nikola and Kliment, accompany him on the drum and reed pipes. Great music has no borders or politics as proven by this magnificent production. The artistry and talent of Tale Ognenovski is world-class ...

Tracks 1, 2 & 3 are called "Tale Ognenovski Jazz Compositions No. 1, No. 5 & No. 8." The first reminds me of American jazz, such as played by Bennie Goodman & his band in the 1940s. Gradually, in a very fluid fashion, the music changes to Macedonian tunes and melodies. No. 5 & No. 8 have exotic musical phrases that only a master musician can create on a Balkan clarinet. My favorite tunes are the folk dances which demonstrate his innovative skills using the minor musical scale, unique rhythms and melodies that predominate in the Balkans. The titles of the tunes, "Brusnichko Oro", "Nevenino Oro", "Bukovsko svadbarski oro", "Talevo kasaspsko oro" ... sound as mysterious and enticing as the music itself. Spine-tingling sensations arise as one listens to the spiralling musical notes played with so much passion and talent. Track # 8 "Stevchevo Oro" is a unique blend of sounds created by the reed pipes, small bagpipe, and zourla which alternate on different musical paths. The reed pipes are like a chorus which respond to the independent voices of the bagpipe and zourla. Track # 10, "Tale Ognenvovski Concert for Clarinet No. 1", is an amazing musical labyrinth, an extravaganza of magnificent proportions and dimensions. Although it lasts about 29 minutes, there is nothing boring or repetitive within the entire musical fete. It is a meditative exploration on the clarinet of a new musical form, a fusion of modern Westernized jazz improvisations with ancient Balkan rhythms and melodies. At times, there are rapid twists and curves, like a car racing in competition and other times, there are very spiritual and meditative passages, as heard within a Zen Buddhist temple. Anyone who loves clarinet music and the Balkan sound will also love this CD. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Excellent Recording!.......2003-05-27

This is an album of folk dances, classical music and jazz. The quartet consists of Mr. Ogenenovski, his son and two grandsons. Instuments used are clarinet, reed pipe, small bagpipe, zourla and drums. All selections are written by Mr. Ogenenovski. This album crosses all of the above genres with finesse. A don't miss, feel
good recording. Check out the drums. Tops my list of jazz recordings.

Totally Different and Mesmerizing........2003-05-21

This is an album of folk dances, classical music and jazz. The quartet consists of Mr. Ogenenovski, his son and two grandsons. Instuments used are clarinet, reed pipe, small bagpipe, zourla and drums. All selections are written by Mr. Ogenenovski. This album crosses all of the above genres with finesse. A don't miss, feel good recording. Check out the drums. Tops my list of jazz recordings.

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