Daggerboard & Jekabson,Erik Orchestra - The AXES Volume IV: Winter Solstice - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In February 2010 my good friend, pianist Nobu Stowe, invited me for some concerts in the Baltimore area. Since in the same period I was scheduled to perform in duo with John Zorn in New York, I gladly accepted. What thrilled me was the idea to play again with Nobu and with some terrific musicians that I never had the chance to perform with Dave Ballou, Daniel Barbiero and Achille Succi. The quintet recorded some of my compositions structured in the way to present instrumental combinations in the form of trios, duos and quartets exploring different tonal colors. Here again the quintet challenges the boundary between composition and improvisation and proclaims a holistic path to Jazz, Classical Music, World-Music in a blend of genres and atmospheres. - A.C. Los Angeles February 2011.

The first album released by Senator Orrin Hatch and Janice Kapp Perry, 'My God Is Love' contains 13 inspirational songs that have been sung everywhere from the National Prayer Breakfast to the internationally broadcast Hour of Power with the Rev. Robert Schuller.

As the days get shorter and the cold bitter winter sets in, 'Winter Wonder Songs' comes as a pleasant melody that warms us right through! Karin Bachner has taken songs from Cole Porter, Madonna, Joni Mitchell and Gustav Holst and created her own unique and outstandingly beautiful versions. Together with her band and the wonderful Richard Oesterreicher on the harmonica she puts on a wonderful performance letting traditional favourites like, 'Winter Wonderland' and 'In the Still of the Night' ring in our ears in distinct new jazz-pop sound. 'Winter Wonder Songs' is not just a selection that spices up Advent, but also invites us to slow down and relax amid the busy Christmas season.