The Lost Session - Bruno Nesci
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The Lost Session
Bruno Nesci
Released: May 16, 2025
Record Label: Independent
Reviewed by Andy Brodie 26 May 2025
Born in Buenos Aires in 1978, Bruno Nesci began playing guitar at the age of 15. At 20, he shifted his focus to electric bass and jazz, having grown up listening to country music in his family. Before dedicating himself to country, he shared the stage with prominent Argentine musicians such as Miguel Zavaleta, Mariano Otero, Jorge Araujo, and Oscar Giunta, among others. He co-founded Pehuajazz, a renowned jazz clinic and concert series in Buenos Aires. In 2012, he recorded his first album of jazz, candombe, and Brazilian music, featuring acclaimed Argentine and American musicians.
The musicians:
Chilean multi-instrumentalist Frank Jacket (pedal steel, fiddle, upright bass)
Diego Rubinstein (drums)
Javier Acevedo (accordion)
Santiago Kurchan (clarinet)
Bruno Nesci contributes compositions, vocals, electric/acoustic guitars, and bass.
Track by Track:
Just Like That: Guitar and dancing fiddle open this classic two step feel country song tinged with lyrical regret. We are treated to a tidy guitar solo and the swinging rhythm lays down a fitting counterpoint to Brunos baritone voice.
Beer Pals Polka: Flat out flying now as four fine musicians take on Nesci’s composition. Some top notch playing is on display in an upbeat polka that feels distinctly European partly due to Javier Acevedo’s blazing accordion.
You know what I mean: Every country bass players favorite groove, that old Ray Price shuffle underpins this Texas flavored country swing that’s topped off with excellent jazz guitar and pedal steel work.
Little red Windmill: Bruno Nesci has a talent for instrumentals that combine dense harmonies and yet still manage to feel open and musical. This is no exception as steady four to the bar comping lays the foundation for lyrical solos on guitar accordion and clarinet.
Crazy Car: In true country tradition this is an ode to a car, Bruno’s crazy car and he lays down vocals, electric/acoustic guitars and bass as Diego Rubinstein lends the rockin’ rhythm to this, the last song on the E.P.
Summary
Bruno Nesci’s country credentials were recently confirmed at the highest level when he won the International Line Dance Association award as the best Latin country artist and was entered into the ILDA hall of fame. Originally planned as an album, this 5-track EP features original compositions in western swing and honky tonk styles with an all-star lineup. the musicians are top notch and its well worth a listen.
Track listing:
JUST LIKE THAT
BEER PALS POLKA
YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
LITTLE RED WINDMILL
CRAZY CAR
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