Gypsy jazz cooked on traditional fire, but with spicy modern ingredients By Frank Becker He belongs to one of the renowned dynasties of jazz with roots in the cultural circle of the Gypsies. The Lakatos are well on their way to creating a name as the Reinhardts have had for generations, but with a contemporary field adapted to the development of jazz. Tony Lakatos is one of the most innovative musicians of the new generation, who extend the range from the traditionally virtuosic treatment of the violin or the acoustic guitar in the Gypsy Swing to the areas of improvisation or the fully composed free form with inclusion of far-reaching roots. And, not to forget, he uses the saxophone - an instrument that enables him to visit the origins of Gypsy music in Rajasthan, India. "Gypsy Colors" is the current album by Tony Lakatos and his outstanding ensemble in every position - and it is a wonderful walk through styles and cultures. In "Troublant Bolero", he also uses the Cimbalon known from the Hungarian picture book culture of the "Zigan" chapels there, and follows the adaptation of the traditional Roma folk song "Duj-Duj Demla Devla Phaka Duj" a relaxed piece in the finest modern Jazz with Bossa elements. The album is an acoustic treasure, a pleasurable experience in many colors that gives its protagonist ample space to present himself in all its virtuoso - a tastefully crafted package with many delightful surprises. For example, Monika Rostas (almost almost uncommon) with her charming voice Horizonte, Ferenc Snetberger, who once again shows his rank on the acoustic guitar, Roby Lakatos, a real primate on the violin and cool times Swinging Szakcsi Bela Lakatos at the piano. A jazz album, which does not allow a genre assignment and thus achieves a special validity. Here, musicians under the restrained leadership of Tony Lakatos on the tenor and soprano saxophone and the excellent rhythmic background of Andras Lakatos at the drums at the work, which make a very sustained attention. Listening to the key title "Mr. Fried" with the eyes closed, conveys a jazz pleasure that can always be compared with Paul Desmond. You should not let yourself be deceived by the unsightly cover of the Digipack: there is far more in it than the unattractive packaging promises! Record Label: Skip Records Style: Jazz