Dot time records catalogue Spring 2015

Catalogue Spring 2015

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The Dot Time Records Sampler 2015 includes 12 selected tracks lifted from the releases in our catalog. If you want to get to know Dot Time Records and discover our artists,

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Coming Releases 2015

Maciek PyszA J O U R N E Y

November 2015

Often compared to Pat Metheny and Al Di Meola, UK/Italy based guitarist Maciek Pysz will release his new album “A Journey”. Recorded in December 2014 at the famous Artesuono studio in Italy, the album features the celebrated Daniele Di Bonaventura on piano and bandoneon along with bassist Yuri Goloubev and drummer Asaf Sirkis.

“..some of the freshest musical ideas and world wide musical influences...” - Al Ryan, London Jazz News

“...a major new presence on the jazz guitar scene” - Stephen Graham, Marlbank

“...Beckerhoff ’s artistic value is not based solely on technical brilli-ance, but also on the extraordinary sensitivity given to everything he plays.” - Jazz Podium

Uli Beckerhoff

H E R O E SDT9042 - Release June 2015

Performers

Uli Beckerhoff, Trumpet Fluegelhorn | Richard Brenner, Piano | Moritz Goetzen, Double Bass Niklas Walter, Drums Percussion | Tim Buecher, Guitar (tracks 4. & 8.)

Track Listing

1. Bye bye, Kenny | 2. Nach vorne, endlos … | 3. Capo d`Orlando | 4. Meteo | 5. Sarah6. My unseen movie | 7. Suenado | 8. Heroes | 9. Don’t throw you heart away | 10. Finally free

11. Destination east | 12. Das helle Hören | 13. Tango tragico

Ulrich (Uli) Beckerhoff is one of the world’s top trumpeters. With over 40 releases to his credit, his debut Dot Time release brings us ‘Heroes’, a musical homage to the heroes that help craft him as an internationally acclaimed musician, composer and teacher. The album reads like a concert set list, filled with the lyrical emotion and raw sensitivity, the musical wink and playful smile of the virtuoso, the professor still teaching his young ensemble, all former students from his days at the conservatory in Essen, to feel and play above the din.

“…It was a night full of intense rhythms, passionate soul, and forward-thinking Jazz at its best and most creative. A very unique and intriguing world Jazz program by one of the rising stars of Jazz flute…” - Spill Magazine

Hadar Noiberg Tr io

F R O M T H E G R O U N D U PDT9041 - Release September 2015

Performers

Hadar Noiberg, Flute, Alto Flute & Effects | Haggai Cohen Milo, Double Bass | llison Miller | Drums | Anat Cohen, Clarinet (Track 8) | Yotam Silberstein, Guitar (Tracks 4, 6 & 8)

Track Listing

1. From the Ground Up | 2. When the Dawn | 3. When the Dawn Outro | 4. Privacy5. Troubled | 6. Beit Ha’arava | 7. Hope | 8. Tuesday | 9. Song for Georgie

10. Japan | 11. Miniature

New to Dot Time Records and releasing her first album in five years, Hadar Noiberg is a rising star in the unique instrumentality of the Jazz flute. Filled with passionate playing, powerful and intense musical virtuosity, Hadar uses the flute almost as an umbilical cord, drawing on many musical influences and genres, fueling and feeding us an abundance of melody, rhythms, cadences and instrumental resonance perfectly balanced with an ensemble and guest artists that accentuate not only the flute but the musical sensation that is Jazz.

“Strauss improvises with a lot of sparkle and melody, as if he is singing himself on the piano” - Yossi Charsonsky, Maariv

Arik Strauss

A D E I U T R I S T E S S EDT9038 - Release April 2015

Performers

Arik Strauss, Piano

Track Listing

1. Adieu Tristesse | 2. Classical Moments 1 | 3. Classical Moments 2 | 4. Classical Moments 3 5. Meditatzia | 6. Classical Moments 4 | 7. Melancholic Nocturne

8. Adieu Tristesse (Short Version)

“Adieu Tristesse” (farewell to sadness) is accomplished Israeli pianist Arik Strauss’ second Dot Time Records release. With this recording, Arik stresses that classical and jazz music always exist alongside one another. Beautifully performed, Arik enhances the aesthetic level of classical composition with powerful jazz improvisation. His passionate mastery of the keyboard in quite evident here, displaying the many shades of sadness to the robust energy brought from joy, the full range of emotions.

“If you are a sensitive person, what you search for in music is beauty, you feel the need to look for new outstanding jazz projects, you will find it all in the music of the Marcin Losik Trio.” - Jan Fritz, Jazzmedia & More

Marcin Łosik

E M O T I O N A L P H R A S I N GDT9037 - Release April 2015

Performers

Marcin Łosik, Piano | Ksawery Wójciński, Bass | Robert Rasz, Drums

Track Listing

1. Modal Enterprise | 2. The Portrait Of Satie | 3. On The Edge Of The Millennium4. Waiting For My Buddies | 5. Emotional Phrasing | 6. Her Song | 7. The Last Castle

8. Both Sides

Marcin Łosik’s energetic phrasing is filled with romanticism, merging with inventive, very often surprisingly contrasting rhythms and energetic phrasing. This is the debut recording for this up and coming Polish artist, imbued with tracks that are exquisitely complex, voracious and twisted improvisation. The constantly revolving motifs, phrasing and energy lend support to Marcin’s strong musical message. This recording should not be missed by piano trio enthusiasts.

“Del Barba has made dominant music that is refined and relaxed...” - Gian Mario Maletto, Musica Jazz

Oscar Del BarbaT W O S U I T E S F O R J A Z Z

O R C H E S T R ADT9036 - Release March 2015

Performers

Oscar Del Barba: conductor | Dave Liebman: soprano Sax

The Jazz OrchestraCarlo Nicita: flute, alto flute, piccolo | Christian Thoma: oboe, english horn | Guido

Bombardieri: soprano sax, alto sax, clarinet | Achille Succi: alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet | Massimiliano Milesi: tenor sax | Francesco Bigoni: tenor sax, clarinet | Rossano Emili: baritone sax, bass clarinet | Daniele Giardina: 1st trumpet/flugelhorn | Fabio Bau: 2nd

trumpet/flugelhorn | Massimo Greco: 3rd trumpet/flugelhorn | Paolo Malacarne: 4th trumpet/flugelhorn | Andrea Andreoli: 1st trombone | Silvio Bernardi: 2nd trombone | Beppe Caruso:

3rd trombone | Carlo Grandi: 4th trombone/tuba | Domenico Caliri: guitar | Alessandro Savino: piano | Salvatore Maiore: double bass, electric bass | Vittorio Marinoni: drums

Oscar Del Barba has been released from the Jazz Big Band witness protection program, or so it seems. This newly discovered award winning Italian composition master is a new name which jazz supporters will have to take note of. Filled with melodic hues and shades, Del Barba has approached a range of musical genres (Jazz, Cuban, Argentinean, Brazilian music) which, together with his classical thoughts, have given rise to an original personal style influencing his compositions as well as his improvisation.

Theo Jackson

S H O E L E S S A N D T H E G I R LDT9035 - Release April 2015

Performers

Theo Jackson, piano, vocals | Huntly Gordon, double bass | Marco Quarantotto, drums | Leo Richardson, tenor saxophone (2 & 8) | Nathaniel Facey, alto saxophone (1)

Quentin Collins, flugelhorn (4)

While the foundations for this highly original release lie squarely in jazz, Theo Jackson’s songs have a distinctive voice and incorporate a multitude of ideas and genres. Drawn from the imagination of a natural storyteller his songs have an ethereal, other-worldly quality and yet they are grounded in reality. Theo is an original artist, a creative mind, a modern-day troubadour.

Track Listing

1. Little Do You Know | 2. Moonchild | 3. Lonesome George | 4. Shoeless and the Girl 5. Footprints | 6. Bella’s Coming Home | 7. Wild Flower | 8. Peu m’iporte | 9. Love and a

Shoestring | 10. Camberwell Butterfly

Simone Gubbiott i

R E S I L I E N C EDT9034 - Release May 2015

Performers

Simone Gubbiotti - guitar | Jay Anderson - double bass | Adam Nussbaum - drums

Track Listing

1. Hybrid motivation | 2. September | 3. African latitude | 4. Resilient5. Stop crying | 6. Blue in green | 7. Anomalous composer | 8. Witch hunt

9. Therese | 10. Requiem per un sogno

Resilience is Simone’s third release on Dot Time Records. Joining forces with Jay Anderson and Adam Nussbaum, this guitar trio presents an inspiring program, filled with lyrical and emotional phrasing. Loaded with expressive and stirring interaction, Anderson and Nussbaum reinforce the viewpoint that Simone is an artist/composer beginning to make a name in the jazz universe.

Simone Gubbiott i

T H E H A M M O N D T R I ODT9033 - Released 2014

Digital Release Only

Performers

Simone Gubbiotti, guitar | Joe La Barbera, drums | Joe Bagg, hammond organ

Simone Gubbiotti follows up his debut release on Dot Time Records with a new release titled “The Hammond Trio”. As you can guess the name says it all, a classic organ trio release featuring Joe Bagg on Hammond and Joe La Barbera on Drums. Recorded in 2008 this album has been re-mastered and released as a digital only release.

Track Listing

1. Mind the gap | 2. Ana Rita | 3. Simon Blues | 4. It could happen to you | 5. J. and J. | 6. Lidia | 7. Beautiful love | 8. E.N. | 9. We will meet again

“Adrienne west and Alessio Menconi have produced a wonderful CD that re-captures that special atmosphere of the legendary duo, Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. A CD that deserves attention.”- Peter McLaren, Jazz In Europe

Adr ienne Westwith Aless io Menconi

W I T H L O V E T OE L L A A N D J O E

DT9032 - Released 2014

The renowned duo of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass is one of the most important musical landmarks representing the beautiful relationship between the human voice and the guitar. “With Love to Ella and Joe” is homage to the musical relationship between Fitzgerald and Pass, containing a repertoire of popular Jazz standards as well as other great songs performed by the famous duo. With this CD, the beautiful African-American voice of Adrienne West in combination with the masterful guitar playing of Italy’s Alessio Menconi, have created a musical journey dedicated to these two incredible musicians, recreating with great taste the intimate, swingin’ atmosphere so admired and love by Ella and Joe.

Performers

Adrienne West, Vocals | Alessio Menconi, Guitar

Track Listing

1. I May Be Wrong | 2. Speak Low | 3. Love Dance | 4. Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You5. My Ship | 6. Love For Sale | 7. Rain | 8. A Foggy Day

9. Pra Dizer Adeus | 10. Green Dolphin Street

“This debut recording by the Phil Markowitz/Zach Brock Quartet satisfies with it’s unclassifiable variety and spot-on playing” - Jon Garelick, Downbeat Magazine

Phi l MarkowitzZach Brock Quar tet

P E R P E T U I T YDT9031 - Released 2014

Perpetuity is the debut release from the Phil Markowitz | Zach Brock Quartet. Both leaders in their own right, Phil and Zach come together in this unique line-up presenting a new set of original tunes written especially for this release. Pianist Phil Markowitz stated “I always wanted to write for a violinist and when I saw the range of what he was able to play, it opened up a lot of doors for compositional possibilities.” With this said, Perpetuity is a great “Out Of The Box” CD that will, without doubt, surprise. For “Perpetuity” Phil and Zach are joined by bassists Jay Anderson and Lincoln Goines, drummer Obed Calvaire and percussionist Edson “Cafe” Da Silva.

Performers

Phil Markowitz, Piano | Zach Brock, Violin | Jay Anderson, Acoustic BassLincoln Goines, Electric Bass | Obed Calvaire, Drums | Edson “Cafe” Da Silva, Percussion

Track Listing

1. Perpetuity | 2. Triple Dutch | 3. Fractures | 4 Six Pack | 5. Nebulae | 6. Notorious “Z”7. Burning Lake | 8. Rongtone | 9. Mirrors | 10. Ankle Biter

“Today there is a small list of names in the male Vocal Jazz stratosphere that I would pick and consider bigger than life, and Paul Jost is at the top of such list, leading my way.” - Esther Berlanga-Ryan© - Music Journalist

Paul Jost

B R E A K I N G T H R O U G HDT9030 - Released 2014

Paul Jost is a rare talent and one of the best kept secrets in the jazz world. He is an eclectic artist with great skill as a vocalist, drummer, composer and arranger. “Breaking Through” is his first solo release and features a well put together set of jazz standards, presented in a non-standard way. The CD’s title “Breaking Through” is highly appropriate. On this release Paul breaks through every boundary, tradition and convention producing one of the most exciting jazz CD’s of the year.

Performers

Paul Jost, Vocal, Keyboards & Guitar | Frank Strauss, Piano | Steve Varner, Bass | Dan Monaghan, Drums | Mark Adler, Flute | Jim Ridl, Piano (Tracks 5 & 12) | Tim Lekan, Bass (Tracks 5 & 12) | Bob Shomo, Drums (Tracks 5,7 &12) Andy Lalasis, Bass (Track 7) | Tony Miceli, Vibes | Kevin MacConnell, Bass (Track 10) | Keith Hollis, Drums (Track 11) | Phyllis Chapell, Spoken Word

Track Listing

1. Singing In The Rain | 2. I Got Rhythm | 3. Waltz For Debby | 4. Days Of Wine And Roses | 5. This Nearly Was Mine | 6. Sweet Lorraine | 7. Blues On The Corner | 8. Book Faded Brown | 9. I Don’t Need No Doctor | 10, Waltz New | 11, Gentle Rain | 12, All Of You

“As a jazz reviewer, I hear such a plethora of vocalists who are popping out albums like corn kernels at a movie theater, many that are bland as unsalted butter. It’s so wonderful to hear a fresh voice that is full bodied, melodic and not nasal, and one that is composing and arranging her own music. Bravo!” Dee Dee McNeil - lajazz.com

Jul ia K aros iH I D D E N R O O T S

DT9028 - Released 2014

Julia Karosi is one of Hungary’s top jazz vocalists. After graduating from the Franz Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, Julia founded her own quartet in 2011. “Hidden Roots” is her second CD as a leader and the follow-up to the successful “Stroller of the City Streets” released in February, 2012. “Hidden Roots” contain’s a number of Julia’s new compositions and as the name eludes to, arrangements of Hungarian folk songs. The compositions are beautifully and intelligently written, performed with great inspiration, crossing all boundaries of jazz.

Performers

Júlia Karosi, Vocal | Áron Tálas, Piano, Vocal | Ádám Bögöthy, Bass | Bendegúz Varga, Drums | Tobias Meinhart, Tenor Saxophone | Linda Kovács, Vocal

Track Listing

1. The Miraculous Deer | 2. Édesanyám rózsafája | 3. Noah’s Ark | 4. Imhol kerekedik | 5. Hidden Roots | 6. Floating Island | 7. Seed | 8. Race Against Time | 9. Szól a kakas már | 10. Sinus Motion 11. Hymn to Love

Def tr io

B U S H W I C K ’ DDT9027 - Released 2014

Performers

Mike Eckroth, Hammond B3 Organ | Greg Diamond, Guitar | Jeffrey Fegardo, Drums

Brooklyn based pianist and keyboardist, Mike Eckroth, has spent the past two years touring extensively with the John Scofield new quartet. His new group, Deftrio, is a collaboration with long time colleagues Greg Diamond and drummer Jeffrey Fegardo. “Bushwick’d” is the debut release from this innovative organ trio that has been described as deep, exciting, and grooving. All the tracks on the album were composed and recorded live in the studio. There are no overdubs or edits giving the album a spontaneous and live character. This album really kicks ass.

Track Listing

1. Flashbulb | 2. A.B.S. | 3. Valence | 4. Prog ballad | 5. State of the union | 6. 1981 | 7. Ninja 8. Arcade | 9. JIV+ | 10. 5,000 licks | 11. Shattered premise | 12. Black diamond | 13. Al-andalus 14. Lifetime | 15. Seven-seven | 16.Solja | 17. Timeshift | 18. song-O

“Chiara Izzi Crashes the Jazz Party with a Beautiful Debut, ...A talent to be heard, admired and anticipated.” - Travis Rogers, Jazz Times

Chiara I zz iM O T I F SDT9026 - released 2013

Performers

Chiara Izzi, Vocals | Andrea Rea, Piano | Nicola Corso, Bass | Gino del Prete, Drums

Dot Time Records is proud to release the debut CD “Motifs” from young Italian vocalist Chiara Izzi. Chiara caught the attention of Quincy Jones and was awarded 1st prize at the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition in 2011. Chiara together with Andrea Rea (piano), Nicola Corso (bass) and Gino del Prete (drums) have put together a impressive set that not only show’s her versatility, but also leaves no doubt that she will become a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.

Track Listing

1. I get a kick out of you | 2. Travessia | 3. El Cacerolazo | 4. Another day | 5. It had to be you6. Cantabile | 7. Segni del tempo | 8. My shining hour | 9. Il pescatore | 10. Stockholm sweetnin11. Deep in a dream

“...Dickins’ vast experience allows her to feel at ease singing many different styles...an extraordinary balladeer...deeply rooted in the jazz tradition.” - Jazz Times

Er in Dick insJ AVA J I V E

DT9025 - released 2013

Performers

Erin Dickins, Vocals | Rob Mounsey, Piano | David Finck & Francois Moutin, Bass | Ray Marchica, Drums | Bruce Watson, Bob Mann & Jesse Frederick, Guitar | Barry Danielian, John Fumo & Jesse Frederick, Trumpet | Lawrence Feldman, John Lissauer & Bob Sheppard, Tenor Sax | Birch Johnson & Charlie Morilles, Trombone | Anja Wood, Cello | John Lissauer, Nick Vincent & Rob Mounsey, Vibes & Percussion | Jesse Frederick, Kentavius Jones, Ed Shockley, & Erin Dickins, Background Vocals | Java Jive Back Ground Vocals by the original Manhattan Transfer: Tim Hauser, Marty Nelson, Gene Pistilli.

Carefully crafted over a two year period by a group of renowned musicians, “Java Jive” is produced by Jesse Frederick. With “Java Jive”, Dickins returns to her roots with a remake of the original Ink Spots’ hit, which she first recorded on the Manhattan Transfer album “Jukin”. As title track, Java Jive anchor’s the new release and features backing vocals by longtime friends Tim Hauser, Marty Nelson and Gene Pistill, the three male vocalists from the original Manhattan Transfer.

Track Listing

1. I just found out about love | 2. Je Cherche Un Homme | 3. Java Jive | 4. Nice Girls Don’t Stay for Breakfast | 5. Tain’t What You Do | 6. Walkin’ With Your Barefeet On | 7. Long Ago And Far Away | 8. Stayin’Is The Only Way To Go | 9. Can’t We Be Friends | 10. Loads Of Love | 11. I Must Have That Man | 12. Sometimes I’m Happy

The Jost Project is without a doubt one of the most creative bands I have heard for years and vocalist Paul Jost one of the best male jazz vocalists that I have heard since Mark Murphy.”Johan van Deeg — Jazz in Europe

The Jost Projec tC A N ’ T F I N D M Y WAY H O M E

DT9024 - Released 2013

Performers

Tony Miceli, Vibes | Paul Jost, Vocals, Harmonics & Guitar | Kevin MacConnell, BassCharlie Patierno, Drums

In case you’re new to The Jōst Project, they are a band devoted to jazz and hope to reach a whole new generation of rock fans in a style that will introduce them and pull them into our world. On this CD — “Can’t Find My Way Home” — they switch things up a bit. Instead of using jazz standards as their base, they interpret rock-related “standards” in a contemporary jazz format. What’s their goal? To create a whole new connection between the music of the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Donovan, Simon and Garfunkel, the Beach Boys, and jazz.

Track Listing

1. Walk This Way | 2. Daydream | 3. We Can Work It Out | 4. Can’t Find My Way Home5. Bridge Over Troubled Water | 6. Sunshine Superman| 7. Kashmir | 8. Maybe I’m Amazed9. In A Gadda Da Vida

“…one WOW after another. Oh! What a group! Time was upended, suspended, ingested and befriended.”- Monique Avakian, avantmusicnews.com

Thelonious4 Featur ing Tony M icel i

M E E T S T O N Y M I C E L IDT9023 - Released 2013

Performers

Iman Spaargaren, Sax & Clarinet | Guillermo Celano, Guitar | Andreas Metzler, Double bassJurjen Bakker, Drums | Tony Miceli, vibes

Dutch based Jazz quartet Thelonious4 plays compositions of Thelonious Monk in a truly unique way. The quartet features a international lineup with players originating from the Netherlands, Argentina and Germany. In 2012 Thelonious4 invited vibraphone player Tony Miceli from Philadelphia, USA to join the group for a tour and to record a new album. “Thelonious4 meets Tony Miceli” is the result of this collaboration.

Track Listing

1. Nutty| 2. Played Twice | 3. Skippy | 4. Four In One | 5. Oska T | 6. Introspection | 7. Misterioso8. Bemsha Swing | 9. Reflections | 10. Humph | 11. Green Chimneys | 12. Criss Cross

“…bring you back to the fifties and sixties, with 12 pieces recorded in one take. It’s like the musicians are playing live in a smoky jazz club.” - Hans Invernizzi - Jazzflits

Herman N i jk amp Jacco van Santen Quar tet

S H O U T I N ’ O U TDT9022 - Released 2012

Performers

Herman Nijkamp, Vocals, Trumpet | Jacco van Santen, Alto Sax | Pieter van Santen, PianoSerge Bredewold, Double Bass

The Herman Nijkamp-Jacco van Santen Quartet is one of the Netherlands up and coming Jazz formations. This quartet takes the listener back to the 50’s and 60’s. One of the most interesting aspects of this release is the choice not to add drums, giving this CD a unique character reminiscent of the west coast cool jazz. Although a studio recording the fact that all tracks were recorded in one take gives this CD a live feel with a great deal of musical freedom and spontaneity.

Track Listing

1. Angel Eyes | 2. Webb City | 3. Nature Boy | 4. Emily | 5. Tangerine | 6. Funk in Deepfreeze7. My Romance | 8. Shoutin’ Out | 9. Lush Life | 10. Shifting Down | 11. You and the Night and the Music | 12. My Shining Hour

“Gubbiotti doesn’t play like a guitarist that needs to make his way in the world. He plays like a guitarist that has already made it and is able to reflect on the world through his music.” - Jakob Baekgaard, All About Jazz

Simone Gubbiott i

P R O M I S E T O M Y F R I E N DDT9021 - Released 2014

Performers

Simone Gubbiotti, Guitar | Peter Erskine, Drums | Darek Oles, Bass

“Promise to my Friend” is a collection eight original tracks composed by Gubbiotti together with arrangements of two standards, “Who can I turn to” and the Irving Berlin classic “Always”. The CD was recorded in Los Angeles and features Peter Erskine on drums and Darek Oles on bass. Gubbiotti is in great form, and the subtle accompaniment from Erskine and Oles compliment his playing beautifully.

Track Listing

1. Tracks in the Sand | 2. Hope | 3. Promise To My Friend | 4. Pedro’s Blues | 5. Anger and a Bit of Tears | 6. Human Condition | 7. Looking at a Liquid Sky | 8. Who Can I Turn To? | 9. Portrait of the Day | 10. Always

“Andrew Read has already proved himself in many genres to be a great bassist however this evening it was clear that he is also able to put together a great band…” - Koen Edeling, Dagblad Tubantia

Andrew Read Tr io

T H R O U G H T H E Y E A R SDT9020 - Released 2012

Performers

Andrew Read, Bass | Erik Poorterman, Drums | Hans Kwakkernaat, Piano

Double bassist Andrew Read formed his trio in 1996 together with pianist Hans Kwakkernaat and drummer Erik Poorterman. Since then, the trio has performed throughout Europe both in trio format and as rhythm section for touring US and European soloists and vocalists. “Through the years” is a compilation CD that present’s a selection of the trio’s most popular recordings released between 2000 & 2004. The CD features guest performances from renowned Dutch jazz vocalist, Lils Mackintosh and saxophonist Wouter Kiers.

Track Listing

1. East of the sun | 2. A2B | 3. Lover come back to me | 4. Sway | 5. Doxy | 6. Lament | 7. Blame it on my youth | 8. Willow weep for me | 9. If I were a bell | 10. Round Midnight | 11. Gee baby ain’t I good to you | 12. Then there eyes | 13. Caravan

“I really like this CD and if asked if I it’s worth buying, the ans-wer is simple, in a New York minute.” Johan van Deeg - Jazz In Europe

Andrew Read Tr io

A 2 BDT9019 - Released 2012

Performers

Andrew Read, Bass | Erik Poorterman, Drums | Hans Kwakkernaat, Piano

Track Listing

1. Adsent friends | 2. If I were a bell | 3. How my heart sings | 4. A2B || 5.Caravan | 6. Ease my mind | 7. Winter of my dreams | 8. No love lost | 9. Blame it on my youth | 10. Night and day

Inspired by the great piano trios throughout history jazz, the trio’s style is rooted firmly in the American jazz tradition, however, European and Latin influences are never too far away. The trio’s repertoire consists of original compositions augmented with material drawn from the standard jazz repertoire. “A2B” is the fourth release from this Dutch based piano trio and includes a set of mostly original material along with new arrangements of “How my heart sings”, a raging version of “Night and Day” and “Blame it on my youth”.

“…one of the leading voices in the vanguard of a new generation of Yiddish singers.” - Ahauzer Zeitung

Lucette van den Berg

B E N K S H A F TDT9018 - Released 2012

Performers

Lucette van den Berg, Vocals | Reinout Vrijhoef, Guitar | Madelien Verheij, Violin | Sanne Möricke, Accordeon | Andrew Read, Bass | Ines Klink, Percussion

It might seem like the Latin American standards and Lucette van den Berg’s Yiddish music are worlds apart, but in fact they’re more like kindred spirits. What they share is a deep sense of feeling and the ability to tell a story through music. “Benkshaft” is the third album from Lucette van den Berg. Here her congenial understanding of Yiddish balladry is allowed to shine. The accompaniment is sparse, but effective and the combination of guitar, upright bass, subtle percussion and classic Klezmer- instruments like violin and accordion provide the perfect foil for Van den Berg’s musical tales.

Track Listing

1. A kleyn wiglid far a groyse libe | 2. Ikh nob a shvalb gezen | 3. A toyb mit a toyb | 4. WolekhDi waynshlbeymer blien | 5. Akaties-Wals | 6. Di freylekhe Kretshme | 7. Der wint fun berg8. Khrizantemen | 9. Harbstike balade | 10. Fli mayn foygl | 11. Benkshaft | 12. Woz iz geblibn oyf der welt | 13. Ownt | 14. Lucette

“For those of you who have yet to discover the magic of Paula Atherton there has never been a better time to start.”- Smooth Jazz Therapy

Paula Ather ton

E N J O Y T H E R I D EDT9016 - Released 2012

Performers

Paula Atherton, vocals, alto and baritone sax, flute | Chris Anderson, trumpet | Cindy Bradley, trumpet trombone | Darin Brown, keyboards | Deanna Carroll, background vocals | Eddie Cordew, bass | Emedin Rivera, percussion | Eugene Perez, bass | La Rita Gaskins, background vocals | Lionel Cordew, drums | Lou Gimenez, guitar | Maverick Gaither, background vocals |Nick Colionne, guitar | Roy DeJesus, bass | Schuyler Deale, bass

Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Paula Atherton is proving herself to be quite the connoisseur of groove with her third CD, “Enjoy the Ride”. With its nine songs all recently composed specifically for the release, it is an exhilarating and focused set conceived to rock listeners’ worlds! New York-based Atherton moves from hard-driving instrumentals like “Turn it Up” and the JBs-esque “Catch Me If You Can” to the wistful soulful vocals “I Won’t Give Up” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Mind” – all in a CD that flies by in the blink of a playfully batted eyelash.

Track Listing

1. Herbie | 2. Can’t Get You Out of My Mind | 3. Sassy Strut | 4. Let It Be | 5. Rice and Beans | 6. I Won’t Give Up | 7. Catch Me (If You Can) | 8. Try It Again | 9. Turn It Up | 10. Can’t Get You Out of My Mind (instrumental)

“He (Strauss) plays with refined sense of feeling and sensitivity somewhere between Bill Evans and Frédéric Chopin and yet there’s also the charm of the pop song present”.Jakob Baekgaard, All About Jazz

Arik Strauss

M O S T LY B A L L A D SDT9015 - Released 2012

Performers

Arik Strauss, Piano | Tal Ronen, Bass | Dudu Kochav, Drums Sigal Adler-Strauss, Vocals

In 2010 Arik was chosen by Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sport for a six months artist in residence program at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. During his Paris stay, Arik began collaborating with French musicians in trio format. Returning to Israel, Arik set about writing material for his first Trio recording, “Mostly Ballads”. Legendary drummer Buddy Rich said “jazz should be treated the same as classical music – it’s to be listened to.” His words certainly apply to this sterling effort from the Arik Strauss Trio.

Track Listing

1. Paris Bossa | 2. Before | 3. Rising Monuno l | 4. Rising Montuno ll | 5. Aller-Retour6. Revenir | 7. Jardin d’Amour | 8. Modulation Waltz | 9. My Father’s Song | 10. Aquarelle

“….an extraordinarily beautiful, harmonious and melodic sounding album. Outstanding!” - Rolf Polak – All That’s Jazz

Zandscape

Z A N D S C A P EDT9014 - Released 2012

Performers

Mark Zandveld,bass | Gunnar Graafmans, vibraphone | Daniel “Tato” de Moraes, guitar Enrique Firpi, drums

Zandscape is the brainchild of Dutch bassist Mark Zandveld. Teamed with vibraphonist Gunnar Graafmans (Holland/Sweden), guitarist Daniel “Tato” de Moraes (Uruguay) and drummer Enrique Firpi (Uruguay), he has found a combination that produces a unique sound, not only because of the less common instrumentation, and but also because the fresh variety of tunes each has its own distinct character. The music is melodic and adventurous, reminiscent of 70’s ECM sound by Corea, Burton, Jarret, Metheny and Swallow, but with a contemporary dressing.

Track Listing

1. Barhopping | 2. Wait Till the End | 3. Bobtopus | 4. Strangeness | 5. What a Diff ’rence the Bass Makes | 6. Herbal Brew | 7. Night Song | 8. Padoodedap | 9. Slow Funk | 10. Friday Morning11. Bouncing Bubbles | 12. Joy Felt

“I see a promising shining future for this young talented singer” -  Quincy Jones

“Sparkling debut! Mendes makes clear she has absolutely nothing to prove” - John Kelman All About Jazz

Maria Mendes

A L O N G T H E R O A DDT9013 - Released 2012

Performers

Maria Mendes, Vocals | Wim Dijkgraaf, Harmonica | Karel Boehlee, PianoClemens van der Feen, Bass | Jasper van Hulten, Drums

An undeniable talented jazz singer with incredible inventive and unique vocal abilities, Maria is known for her crystal clear voice, creative and exciting phrasing and vocal virtuosity. These qualities make her singing stand out, showing elegance, charm and vivid charisma. Her culturally rich background has supplied her with the Bossa Nova’s gentle grooves, the Portuguese Fado’s melancholic singing, the American jazz swing of the early 50s and the richness of classical music. These natural abilities have won her international acclaim with rave reviews, winning significant awards and achieving a loyal following in each country she performs.

Track Listing

1. Love Dance | 2. Obsession | 3. Saia Preta | 4. Come Rain or Come Shine | 5. Olha So no Meu Olhar (Always and Forever) | 6. Somewhere Over the Rainbow | 7. So Many Stars | 8. horinho Pra Ele | 9. Vareo | 10. Comecar de Novo

“ ..a hodgepodge of different influences, melding nicely into one superb package performed by a first-rate group of players.” -All About Jazz May 2012

Greg Diamond

C O N D U I TDT9011 - Released 2012

Performers

Greg Diamond, Guitar | Seamus Blake, Tenor Saxophone | Brian Hogans, Alto Saxophone Mike Eckroth, Piano | Edward Perez, Bass | Henry Cole, Drums | Mauricio Herrera, Congas

The Greg Diamond Band is a collective of emerging NYC artists that interprets Latin-infused contemporary jazz. Diamond puts forth a diverse array of original music that is fresh, innovative, and widely appealing. ‘Conduit’ is a session of contemporary modern jazz, infused with Latin rhythms and elements of jazz-rock fusion, funk, bebop and a touch of the blues. The music is a hodgepodge of different influences, melding nicely into one superb package performed by a first-rate group of musicians.

Track Listing

1. Yvette | 2. Enertia | 3. El Martillo | 4. El Pozo | 5. Turbulence | 6. La Poor Sweet | 7. Song for Jerry (Mi Viejo) | 8. Chance

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