HARRI STOJKA
A Tribute To Gypsy Swing
at
THE LIVING ROOM
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HARRI STOJKA'S CD A TRIBUTE TO GYPSY SWING OUT NOW ON ZOHO MUSIC
“Harri Stojka is a Roma Gypsy born in Vienna and raised with a guitar in his hands. His Tribute to Gypsy Guitar immediately brings to mind Django Reinhardt and his Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Stojka and his quartet, with guest violinist Eva Berky, do cover several tunes associated with Reinhardt, including “Avalon," “Nuages" and “Limehouse Blues." The album, however, is a valentine to a guitar style, not simply to Reinhardt. Among the many treats are an elegant version of Sidney Bechet's “Petite Fleur" and the delightful cover of Sammy Cahn's “Bei Mir Bist Du Scheen." Stojka is a fluent, agile guitarist with a flair for arranging and the sense to work with superb sidemen"--Philip Van Vleck, Billboard Magazine
“Viennese acoustic guitarist Harri Stojka has that Django Reinhart thing down pat on this irrefutably compelling effort, also signifying his inaugural stateside release. Nonetheless, Stojka and his band- mates revitalize the '30s 'Hot Club of France' jazz-gypsy vibe, especially when violinist Eva Berky lends her wares on four tracks"--- Glenn Astarita, Ejazznews.com
For more information contact Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services.
