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Pachora

Hristo Vitchev and Liubomir Krastev: Rhodopa

by Eyal Hareuveni
October 24, 2013

Bulganin modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev resides in the Bay Area and alternates between a variety of jazz formations. On Rhodopa, which is a mountainous region in Bulgaria (named after the character from the Greek mythology known also as Hera, sister of Zeus) he teams with clarinetist Liubomir Krastev who shares with him Bulgarian roots on ...

Astereotypical

By Pachora

Label: Winter & Winter Records
Released: 2003
Track listing: Romanics, Bushka Lounge, Klink, Snap, Push, Howl, Drifting, Little Theater, Nyla, Rider, Silencio, Mexahata

Pachora: Astereotypical

by Jeff LeVine
May 14, 2003

Astereotypical is Pachora's fourth album in six years, but all four of these musicians have played together over the last decade in endless variations, most notably with Dave Douglas and Tim Berne--but also in their own exciting groups, as on Chris Speed's Yeah No and Jim Black's Alasnoaxis. Their work with Pachora generally showcases a tasteful, ...

Ast

By Pachora

Label: Knitting Factory
Released: 2000

Pachora: Ast

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 2000

With their 3rd release titled Ast, “Pachora” continues to extend their reach to the global-beat, modern jazz community. A sprightly diversion from their ongoing and thoroughly cutting edge projects within the time honored New York City – Downtown – scene, multi-reedman Chris Speed, bassist Skuli Sverrisson, drummer Jim Black and guitarist Brad Shepik here, utilizing the ...

Ast

By Pachora

Label: Knitting Factory Works
Released: 1999

Unn

By Pachora

Label: Knitting Factory
Released: 1999

Pachora: Unn

by Glenn Astarita
May 1, 1999

A young star, who has certainly risen, saxophonist Chris Speed is a tour-de-force who displays poise, enthusiasm, versatility and possesses gifted technical expertise. On “Unn”, Speed is a whirling dervish with clarinet in hand as he directs the overall melodic structures and plays traffic cop; although, the amazing bassist Skuli Sverrisson defies all odds and contributes ...