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Stream of Hope

Bogdan Gumenyuk

Label: LabelWhoAble
Released: 2026
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Tracks

Earth Song A Dream Passes The Church of the Holy Spirit Bird Talk Stream of Hope I Will Get My Life Back The Silent Names of Busy Streets Why Didn’t You Come By? The Old Man and the Mountain Reflections

Personnel

Bogdan Gumenyuk

saxophone, tenor

Paul Shrofel

piano

Steve Raegele

guitar, electric

Mike De Masi

bass, acoustic

Sandy Eldred

bass

Richard Irwin

drums

Jacob Wutzke

drums

Album Description

Stream of Hope is the latest album by Bogdan Gumenyuk, a Montreal-based Canadian- Ukrainian composer and multi-instrumentalist, who brings traditional Ukrainian wind instruments into a contemporary jazz setting.

Drawing on Gumenyuk’s years of exploring the sopilka, trembita, tylynka, double sopilka, and rih, the album blends distinctive folk timbres with jazz improvisation, contemporary composition, spoken word, and a dynamic acoustic ensemble.

The album reflects Gumenyuk’s ongoing artistic journey to reconnect with his Ukrainian musical heritage and to expand its possibilities within contemporary music. Stream of Hope includes original works and new interpretations of Ukrainian folk songs.

Some of the compositions evoke an ancient, universal folk sensibility, with melodic contours and timbres that may recall traditional sounds associated with Indigenous North American and Nordic cultures. Rather than directly reproducing these traditions, the music arrives at a shared, elemental sonic language.

The album also features original spoken-word passages by Gumenyuk, adding a personal narrative dimension.

At its core, Stream of Hope is a musical journey that guides listeners through emotional and sonic landscapes. The result is a deeply personal, contemporary sound that bridges Ukrainian musical traditions and modern jazz.

CREDITS

All compositions and arrangements: Bogdan Gumenyuk
Recorded by: Maxime Philippe, Fast Forward Studio, Montreal, Canada Mixed by: John Anthony
Mastered by: Collin Jordan
Cover photo: Pierre Laroche
Graphic design: Carmen Marcucci
Text editing: Mark Bednarczyk
Produced by: Paul Shrofel and Bogdan Gumenyuk
Label: LabelWhoAble

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