Harri
Stojka |
If you’re a fan
of guitar and classic swing music, then the new CD by Harri Stojka
is just what your looking for. Though a few of the songs seem a
little redundant, “A Tribute To Swing” highlights Harri’s
effortless mastery of the instrument and exuberant love for it in
a winning combination. This is not a piece of work recorded, but
rather a moment of artistic inspiration captured. His play is fast
and furious, yet light and nimble: a cascade of complicated
melodies over the backdrop of simple rhythmic structures. At
times, through the fusion of gypsy violins, Harri creates rich
hues of sound with elegant harmonies and unison play.
In 1981, “Harri
Stojka Express” was the only Austrian band to join Jimmy Cliff,
Eric Burdon, Van Morrison and Carlos Santana at the Open Air
Festival in Vienna’s Prater Stadium. Harri also played with
Larry Coryell, Birelli Lagrene and Harri Pepi at the Guitar Summit
in Montreaz, the Mecca of jazz musicians, where he earned praise
from world-class musicians.
It is obvious
when listening to his current record that Harri Stojka is an
artist that plays for his listeners rather his own
self-indulgence. He is a talent to be sure, and worthy of your
utmost attention.
Tracks: Swanee River, Nuits de
Saint-Germain Des Pres, J’attendrai, Bei mir bist Du scheen,
Avalon, Nuages, Limehouse Blues, Petite Fleur, Undecided, Song For
My Daddy, Just One Of Those Things, Sweet Sue, Schee is’ so a
Ringlspu
Year:
2004
Record Label: Independent
Style: Traditional/Swing/Gypsy
Musicians: Harry Stojka –
lead guitar, Caludius Jelinek – rhythm guitar, Ivan Ruiz Machado
– double bass, Heimo Wiederhofer – brush snare, Eva Berky --
violin
More about the artist:
http://www.harristojka.com
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