Friday, October 19, 2018

Julian Hartwell & Jakub Cirkl Quartet: Live in Prague (October 2018)


Needless to say, the local cats could play!!! Thus herein lies a standard-heavy set (and then some) with a choice selection of classic JHP cuts, interspersed with a fair amount of infamous #Julesbanter for good measure. Despite any language barriers and the impossibility of navigating the winding streets of Prague even with a smartphone during my visit, I think it safe to say all speaking the language of Jazz here forged a common bond, even an (albeit fleeting) overseas brotherhood on the stage of U Stare Pani this special June evening. 

If you enjoy what you hear please consider a donation of $10 or more to offset the expenses of booking a self-funded tour with no manager, booking agent, or label deal....and if by some stroke of fortune you ever find yourself in Prague, do yourself a favor and look up where the aforementioned cats may be playing, cause you won't regret it!!!


Jakub Cirkl - Alto Saxophone
Julian Hartwell - Piano
Luan Goncalves - Upright Bass
Petr Nohavica - Drumset

Recorded live at U Stare Pani jazz club on June 5th, 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic.

1. Monk's Dream (T. Monk) 07:20
2. Bernie's Tune (B. Miller) 09:09
3. The Night has a Thousand Eyes (Arr. J. Hartwell) 10:06
4. #Julesbanter pt. 1 01:11
5. My Shining Hour (H. Arlen) 06:47
6. Wave (A.C. Jobim) 10:39
7. Moment's Notice (J. Coltrane) 07:41
8. #Julesbanter pt. 2 01:08
9. Street Dreams 09:59
10. #Julesbanter pt. 3 00:36
11. Modal Madness 08:00
12. C.T.A. (J. Heath) 09:09

Recorded with ZOOM H2. Mixed in my home studio.

All compositions by Julian Hartwell at Julian Hartwell Music 2018 (ASCAP) unless otherwise credited.