New York-Based Jazz Pianist Dimitrije Vasiljevic's Debut Album, "The Path Of Silvan" Now Available

In April 2013, Dimitrije Vasiljevic released his debut album as a leader, The Path of Silvan, consisting entirely of his original compositions. Silvans are said to be mythical creatures who led ancient Serbian knights from the darkness to the light. This album represents a fine mixture of modern jazz and Serbian traditional music from the Balkans. A gentle flavor of European Jazz added to it resulted in creating marvellous and intricate musical landscapes full of exotic rhythms and sophisticated harmony. For this album he received outstanding reviews and high praise from jazz masters such as Jean-Michel Pilc, Laszlo Gardony, Brad Shepik, Andy Milne and others.

“Dimitrije is a rare example of a musician whose qualities - sensibility, virtuosity, harmonic and melodic invention - all converge towards the same point: a music of deep and rewarding beauty. His latest CD is a brilliant demonstration of music making at the highest level." —Jean-Michel Pilc

“Imaginative, harmonically intriguing music that centers around personal grooves. Expressive, emotionally charged compositions in which modern jazz meets the music of the Balkans. Tight, attentive interplay within the quartet. Congratulations, very nice, heartfelt music!" —Laszlo Gardony

“Dimitrije's debut recording, “The Path of Silvan" features brilliantly balanced, intricate writing and pithy solos throughout; a compelling and vibrant musical vision." —Brad Shepik

“Dimitrije captures the heart of Serbia with a jazz soul. His compositions are thoughtful and personal and his playing evokes his great respect for the masters" —Andy Milne

The lineup is: Dimitrije Vasiljevic (Serbia) - piano; Juan Ignacio Saavedra Pizarro (Chile) - el. guitar; Ayal Tsubery (Israel) - upright bass; Alessio Romano (Italy) - drums.

A complete track listing for The Path of Silvan is as follows:

“Silvan's Dance"
“Skagerrak"
“Good Night Stefi Geyer"
“Žrnov"
“Endless Belgrade"
“Oceans Express"
“No Movies Today"
“Days Are All We Have (intro)"
“Here On Earth"