Lars Danielsson Liberetto - Cloudland (2021 ACT Music)

When it comes to delivering up music with dreamy melodies, dense atmospherics, and folk music conversational stylings, Lars Danielsson does not disappoint. The Swedish double bassist is joined on this new-school Euro-jazz session by pianist Grégory Privat, guitarist John Parricelli, drummer Magnus Öström and guest trumpeter Arve Henriksen, and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. Sometimes, the music generates an engaging dialogue; other times, it ranges into daydream territory. But it always radiates a friendly warmth and music like a welcoming smile.

We’ll end this month’s column with a shout-out for some older music.

1. Vildmark 01:12

2. Lars Danielsson feat. Arve Henriksen & Arve Henriksen - Cloudland 04:34

3. The Fifth Grade 05:37

4. Nikita's Dream 04:40

5. Lars Danielsson feat. Arve Henriksen & Arve Henriksen - Tango Magnifique 03:53

6. Lars Danielsson feat. Kinan Azmeh & Kinan Azmeh - Desert of Catanga 06:17

7. River of Little 03:22

8. Lars Danielsson feat. Arve Henriksen & Arve Henriksen - Yes to You 03:35

9. Lars Danielsson feat. Kinan Azmeh & Kinan Azmeh - Intermezzo 01:58

10. Villstad 04:12

11. Lars Danielsson feat. Arve Henriksen & Kinan Azmeh & Arve Henriksen & Kinan Azmeh - Sacred Mind 05:02

12. Imagine Joao 03:41

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New album en tour by Eric Vloeimans (CHALLENGE RECORDS 2018)

New album en tour by Eric Vloeimans

Just released: The album Levanter by trumpet player Eric Vloeimans, clarinettist Kinan Azmeh and pianist Jeroen van Vliet. The title refers to the warm, strong, eastern wind that regularly blows accross southern Europe. 

Eric invited the Syrian clarinet virtuoso Kinan Azmeh for this project. The two met some years ago on an 'Imagining Europe' collaboration. Jeroen van Vliet, Boy Edgar winner of 2014, with whom Eric has been performing for more than twenty years, is the pianist who caresses the keys.

This trio will take you along on a musical adventure, flying on a magic carpet of sound, a journey accross the borders of jazz, classical and world music. Hop on and be transported on the warm billows of Levanter.

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Eric Vloeimans Live Tour:

February:

3    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theaters Tilburg    Tilburg

23    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theater Griffioen    Amstelveen

24    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theater Ludens    Voorburg

March:

1    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Fulcotheater    IJsselstein (Ut)

2    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    De Nieuwe Kerk    Den Haag

3    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Philharmonie Haarlem    Haarlem

4    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie    Leeuwarden

7    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theater De Leest    Waalwijk

8    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theater De Maaspoort    Venlo

9    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Schouwburg Het Park    Hoorn

10    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    DE KOM, stadstheater en kunstencentrum

11    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    C.C. De Speeldoos    Baarn

14    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    DeLaMar Theater    Amsterdam

15    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theater Speelhuis    Helmond

16    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    De Toonzaal    Den Bosch

17    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Jazzclub Mahogany Hall    Edam

18    Eric Vloeimans’ Levanter    Theater De Stoep    Spijkenisse

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Eric Vloeimans | Kinan Azmeh | Jeroen van Vliet - Levanter (CHALLENGE RECORDS 2018)

Levanter is the new album by trumpet player Eric Vloeimans.  The title references the warm, strong, eastern wind that regularly blows accross southern Europe.

Eric invited the Syrian clarinet viruoso Kinan Azmeh for this project, whom he had met some years back on an "Imagining Europe" collaboration.  Jeroen van Vliet, Boy Edgar winner of 2014, with whom Eric has been performing for more than twenty years, is the pianist who caresses the keys.

This trio will take you along on a musical adventure, flying on a magic carpet of sound, a journey accross the borders of jazz, classical and world music.  Hop on and  be transported on the warm billows of Levanter.

1 November 09:55

2 Wanderer 08:09

3 Jisreen 07:56

4 The Sad Toreador 08:27

5 Balkan Spirits 07:22

6 Ocean of Petals 08:21

7 Mete's Dance 07:03

8 Airports 06:05

Eric Vloeimans - trumpet

Kinan Azmeh - clarinet

Jeroen van Vliet - piano