Results for "John Patitucci"

Joel Weiskopf: New Beginning

by C. Andrew Hovan
February 21, 2024

For better or worse, it seems that any artistic endeavor that involves the true expression of raw human experience and emotion is destined to have appeal to only a small and select audience. This dilemma becomes even more daunting for the artist in today's technology-laden society where electronic communication has taken the place of face-to-face conversation. ...

John Patitucci Trio At The Jazz Forum

by Scott Lichtman
February 14, 2024

John Patitucci Trio The Jazz Forum Tarrytown, NY February 9, 2024 Elite bassist John Patitucci brought his trio to Tarrytown, NY, on Friday night. Known for his eclectic work over four plus decades with artists including Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, and scores of others, Patitucci, pianist David Virelles and drummer Adam ...

Alex Hitchcock, Sylvie Courvoisier, Chris Potter

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 6, 2024

Chris Potter's upcoming album and then two tunes which were recorded without a concern for time constraints, either in studio or live on stage, a place where suddenly the perception of time is altered in the midst of the creative flow. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash ...

2000 Rewind

by Chris M. Slawecki
January 5, 2001

You can drive yourself crazy trying to determine the “best" releases of this or any other year. But this past year, perhaps like every year, presented admirable music of excellent quality that did not stir my passions. And it also brought music of dubious quality that I enjoyed almost despite myself (this year, heaven forgive me, ...

Robert Balzar

Robert Balzar is one of the leading bass players on the Czech jazz scene

“....he sounds great, his solos are thought through, he's got unerring rhythm, he creates just the right sound for the band.” George Mraz

Born in Nachod, Czech republic. Robert Balzar began playing the acoustic bass at age eleven. Robert studied classical bass at Brno Conservatory- bass, piano. In 1985, he continued his career in Prague as a studio musician (TV Big Band) and a jazz artist.
In 1996 he establish group under his own name - Robert Balzar Trio.
As a performer, he has played with John Abercrombie, Benny Golson, Tony Lakatos, Victor Lewis, Hal Galper,  Raul Midon...
In the year 1990 Robert had begun working with the legendary Czech chanson singer Hana Hegerova.
Since 1998 began his association with funk group J.A.R.
Since 2000 Robert establish and play as a part of the Dan Barta’s - Illustratosphere, along with Filip Jelinek on keyboard, Stanislav Macha on piano, Jiri Slavicek on drums and Jaroslav Friedl on guitar.
In 1996, Robert Balzar formed a group under his own name - the Robert Balzar Trio
and 1998 recorded their first CD called TRAVELLING (Jazzpoint),
In 2000, The Robert Balzar Trio recorded their second CD titled ALONE (Cube),
In 2005, Robert Balzar Trio recorded OVERNIGHT (Sony/BMG),
In 2008, Robert Balzar Trio release CD with John Abercrombie TALE (B.C.W.D.Music).                                           In 2010 RBT release CD with Dan Barta - THEYORIES (Taita.Rec).                                                                              In 2013, Robert Balzar Trio recorded in New York - Sear Sound Studio with sound engineer James Farber                  CD - DISCOVER WHO WE ARE (BCWD rec.)                                                                                                             In 2014, Robert Balzar Trio release CD VuJaDé (BCWD rec.)                                                                                    In 2016 realease DVD One (Day BCWD rec).                                                                                                              In 2023 recorded in Poland (Bielsko Biala) album CONVERSATION

Off The Charts

By Richard Baratta

Label: Savant Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Herzog; Molten Glass; Blackberry Winter; Peresina; Afro-Centric; Lost; Sombrero Sam; Tones for Joan’s Bones; Out of This World.

Raga Rag No. 1 (Bhimpalas)

By Charu Suri

Label: Amala Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Raga Rag #1.

Baila! Dance Like No One’s Watching

By Donald Vega

Label: Imagery Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Baila! Dance Like No One’s Watching

As I Travel

Label: Imagery Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: i Baila! Dance Like No One's Watching; As I Travel; I Know You Can Fly; Tomorrows; Alegria; Disturbios; Isabel-The Enchanting Nature of You; Dear Mayra; Beautiful Ladies.

Beams

By Dan Costa

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: Beams; Acalantando; Encaminho; Sparks of Motion; Cypress; Então; Viewscape; Paw Prints; Stardial.