Ari Joshua recently released “Tagine,” a special song he created a long time ago. He made it with his friends Joe Russo and Marco Benevento after the 9/11 attacks in New York City. They were on their way to play music at a Moroccan restaurant called Tagine, and they came up with this song. It features Ari on guitar, Joe on drums, and Marco on organ. Famous musicians like John Coltrane and Miles Davis influenced the song’s dark, jazzy sound. It’s a wonderful example of the trio’s talent and chemistry, recorded when they were just in their early 20s.
The song “Tagine” is named after a Moroccan restaurant in New York City where musicians would meet to play music together. Ari Joshua and Joe Russo were regulars at these sessions, led by Marco Benevento, and created outstanding music in the restaurant’s basement. This recording is a rare reminder of the early days of Ari and Joe’s music career, just after college, and the start of their performances at the Knitting Factory. Despite the city’s closure following 9/11, Ari and Joe still managed to perform at the restaurant despite the challenging circumstances surrounding the song’s creation. It captures the spirit of creativity and friendship at the time.
“Tagine” is a wonderful song for anyone who loves jazz and wants to hear talented musicians trying new things. Listen to this classic recording to experience the amazing skills and creativity of Ari Joshua, Joe Russo, and Marco Benevento.
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