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Tingvall Trio video message |
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Tingvall Trio is rehearsing at the moment for their Vattensaga - tour .
Check out their video - message from the rehearsals .
This will be replaced by the Player
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SKIP celebrates 10th anniversary with 3rd SKIP Labelnight |
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During the last ten years we released a catalog of almost 100 productions with domestic and international artists. On October 22nd we want to celebrate our 10th anniversary with the 3rd SKIP labelnight at Fabrik Hamburg. This time the spot is on the piano , our slogan is "piano solo, duo, trio".
The concert starts with a solo - pino performance of one of our artists from the eraly days of the label, the fantastic classical/jazz pianist David Gazarov who now lives in Zagreb / Croatia. As a good tradition of our labelnights there are always improvised moments in the concerts, therefore at the end of his set German vibraphone legend Wolfgang Schlüter will join in for some spontaneous duo improvisations.
Following one of Europe's most discussed young piano trios, the Tingvall Trio, will perform their new album "Vattensaga" live to their hometown fans, before embarking on a Europeanwide tour, playing cities and festivals like Berlin, Leverkusen, Moscow, Oslo, Zürich and Dresden . As always the North German radio broadcaster NDR will record the hopefully memorable evening .
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Tingvall Trio finalizes Norrland - trilogy with Vattensaga |
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 Good news for all fans of the Tingvall Trio. The shooting stars of the European jazz circuit will present a bunch of beautiful new songs on a Europeanwide tour, covering cities from Oslo to Zurich, Munich to Moscow and Dresden to Vienna. For sure among the highlights will be their appearances at the piano night of the Leverkusen Jazzfestival and the Berlin Jazz Fest . Of course they are also participating at the 3rd SKIP labelnight, this time at the Fabrik in Hamburg (October 22nd) . The new album "Vattensaga" (released on September 25th) finalizes the trilogy of albums being started with "Skagerrak" and "Norr" .
If you are interested in booking the Tingvall Trio please contact SKIP RECORDS (0049 40 40 19 73 90) .
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Award for Tony Lakatos / Frankfurt Radio Bigband |
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We are happy to announce that our double cd
"Tony Lakatos & Frankfurt Radio Bigband - Porgy & Bess" received the "German Record Critics Award" as Best Jazz Record of the 3rd Quater 2009 .
Conducted by Jörg Achim Keller this production opens a fresh perspective on this classic of American music history. American critic Bill Millkowski commented already. "A triumph for the team of Lakatos and Keller - they have breathed new life into this quintessentially American work."
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Charlie Mariano passed away June 16th, 2009 |
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With great regrets and sadness we notice the news about Charlie Mariano's passing away on June 16th. A unique musician and human being, fighting with a lot of energy against a serious illness during the last years. It was an uplifting experience to working together during that time on his wonderful work of wisdom "When The Sun Comes Out".
Thanks for the wonderful music you left to us, we will miss your unique tone on the stages of this world. Rest in peace, Charlie.
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Female power on SKIP |
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Before the summer break three highly interesting projects with exceptional female artists will be presented by SKIP.
In early July the highly acclaimed Swedish trombone player Karin Hammar will introduce her quartet and new album "Everyday Magic" which will be released in fall. The first shows are booked for the Jazz Baltica Festival in the north of Germany for July 2nd and 3rd .
Almost simultaneously Brazilian singer Paula Morelenbaum, who is recognized for her wonderful trio album with Ryuchi Sakamoto and husband Jacques Morelenbaum, will be among the leading soloists of a smokin' Bossa Nova Bigband album of the SWR Bigband. On "BossaReNova" and also the upcoming concerts of the projects in July the fantastic trumpet player Joo Kraus, can be heard again. With his Public Jazz Lounge album he delivered one of the bestselling albums in the SKIP history.
The Ladies Jazz Festival in Gdynia / Poland on July 10th will not only present the only European show of the extraordinary female singer Carmen Cuesta but also the premiere of her new album which is dedicated to the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim . For sure another successful chapter in her career.
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New JARABEDEPALO album will be released by SKIP |
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Spanish latin - rock act JARABEDEPALO signed a label deal with SKIP for GAS & Benelux . The band received various Latin Grammy and Grammy nominations and sold more than 4 million albums worldwide. Just in time for their May / June tour SKIP will release the special edition album "Orquesta Reciclando" with brandnew versions of their biggest hits and an unreleased bonus track. Confirmed tour dates include: 22.5. Bern 23.5. Innsbruck 24.5. Linz 26.5. Munich 27.5. Cologne 28.5. Berlin 29.5. Bremen 30.5. Hamburg 1.06. Amsterdam 2.6. Brussels 3.6. Zurich.
Welcome JARABEDEPALO
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Newcomer & Classics .... |
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... will start the new year for SKIP. The highly praised young quintet SUBTONE will release the SKIP debut album "Echolot" just in time for an extensive tour starting in february and we are very happy to announce our first cooperation with the Frankfurt Radio Bigband. With Tony Lakatos as main soloist we will release "Porgy & Bess" in arrangements of Jörg Achim Keller, the first double cd release in our SKIP history. In April we have an exciting live solo album of Omar Sosa, being recored exclusively for SKIP in Bremen at the same venue where Keith Jarrett recorded the landmark Bremen - Lausanne album. End of April we are looking forward to the recording of the third Tingvall Trio album at the famous Italian Artesuono of Stefano Amerio. Right after that the singers will take the lead, but that is a topic for the next news .
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Merry Christmas and big thanks ! |
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A big thank you to all the supporters who gave us the feeling that our efforts in 2008 were appreciated. Without your massive support our artists and the label would have been less successful. We are glad to meet your approval with our selection. Special thanks to all our supporters for the first two SKIP label nights , memorable and unique concerts .
The year 2009 will start with new albums by Subtone , our jazz newcomers of the year and Tony Lakatos (Porgy & Bess with the HR Bigband) , followed by new albums of Omar Sosa and Carmen Cuesta . The Tingvall Trio will continue to astonish the jazz world with outstanding concerts in spring.
Have a wonderful Christmas season and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year. It would be great to experience together more magic moments in music.
Thank you
Your SKIP Records team
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Spectacular tour start of Tingvall Trio |
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The fall 2008 Norr - Tour of Tingvall Trio just started with four sold out shows in various clubs higlighted by a packed Luxemburg Philharmony on October 14th. More shows like the festival appearances at the Aalen Jazzfestival, The International Baltic Jazz Festivals in Kaliningrad & St.Petersburg (Russia) and more club gigs in germany and Swefen to follow soon .
O - Tone Music / ph. +49 641 9488932 is just preparing an additional spring tour in March/April by public demand .
At the same time Tingvall Trio and SKIP announce a longterm partnership, a new album might be ready for release in fall 2009 .
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Steve Gray passed away |
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With deep sadness we have to inform, that on September 20th, the great composer, arranger and pianist Steve Gray has passed away.
He was a gentleman and great human being, who will be unforgettable for his detailed knowledge, unique artistical contributions but also as a friend full of inspiration and his unbeatable sense of humour .
Working with him was a privilege, that we had the honour to share in wonderful moments like his Astor Piazzolla arrangements for the NDR Bigband or the most recent Peter Fessler album, where he also performed as a shining pianist . A key masterpiece of his work, his "Requiem for Choir And Bigband" was our first common effort. A project in discussion, "Songs" with Steve Swallow and Norma Winstone couldn't be realised anymore.
Thank you, Steve, for a wonderful time and great inspiration, we won't forget you.
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Wolfgang Schmid celebrates his 60th birthday |
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Germanies groovemaster no.1, bass player Wolfgang Schmid will celebrate his 60th birthday with a three day party marathon between 11th and 13th of november at the Unterfahrt in Munich Beside his current band "Kick" on novmber 11th Germanies first fusion heroes of the classic Passport feat. Klaus Doldinger, Curt Cress and Kristian Schultze wil join in for the party, a secret special guest for the second show on the 12th and longtime fellow pianist Wolfgang Dauner on the 13th . On november 15th the party will continue in Stuttgart with appearances by "Kick", "Passport" and Wolfgang Schmid's first band ever, the beat band "The Dynamics" with Wolfgang on guitar and vocals. Long party nights with outstanding grooves can be expected !
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2nd SKIP labelnight in November |
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On November 4th the 2nd SKIP labelnight will take place at the recently opened new Stage Club in Hamburg. After the memorable first event with performances by Peter Fessler and Joe Gallardo with the NDR Bigband, the Tingvall Trio and Lovisa the focus of the second event of this series will be somewhere between Jazz and World Music. The Grammy winning a-cappella ensemble Vocal Sampling from Cuba, now for six consecutive months in the World Music charts will open the show, on top South Africa's rising vocal-star Simphiwe Dana can be heard with her ten-piece band. As special guest the godfather of the South African producer scene, pianist and singer Themba Mkhize wil show up for a rare performance. Spontaneous sessions of the artists, already a highlight of the first event, can be expected too. The concert will be again a co-production with Karsten Jahnke Konzertdirektion.
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The secret star turns 75 |
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Wolfgang Schlüter is among the very few jazz musicians from Germany, who reached world class status on his instrument. As the vibraphone is not an instrument being in the focus all day, the status of Wolfgang Schlüzter is a well kept secret. SKIP is proud to release on the event of his 75th birthday on November 12th a highlight concert from the recent past, the appearance of his quartet at the 4th Hamburg jazzfestival in fall 2007. The albums is entitled "Four Colours" .
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The 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela |
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Just in time for the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela chapter 2 of "South African WOMEN WITH A VOICE" will be released on July 18th, 2008. After the successful first overview of female voices from South Africa , reaching the European World Music Charts , chapter 2 will continue to present the country's rich vocal legacy. Another perfect mix of legends like Brenda Fassie, Dorothy Masuka or Rebecca Malope and most recent South African Music Award winning voices like Siphokazi, Freshlyground and Zamajobe. Of course the incredible Simphiwe Dana is also included in the tracklist .
Two songs of Linda Kekana ("A Song For Madiba") and Brenda Fassie ("Black President") are tribute songs for the great Nelson Mandela.
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Watch out Luka Bloom fans ! |
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Luka Bloom has finalized a double DVD plus Audio CD deluxe box entitled "The Man Is Alive" . Beside two seperate Concert - DVDs (DVD 1 contains a concert from Dublin plus an interesting question / answer session - DVD 2 a private concert from his home in Ireland plus an artist portrait) the audio cd contains highlights of both shows. German ROLLING STONE presented the release as "DVD Of The Months" in July .You can order the deluxe box at info@skiprecords.com .
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Joe Gallardo will receive a star on the the Texas Music Walk Of Fame |
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Trombonist Joe Gallardo will be honoured with a star on the South Texas Music Walk Of Fame on June 7th 2008 for his founding role of the Corpus Christi Jazz Festival and his grammy winning music contributions to jazz history. Other names along the walk include Freddy Fender, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson, Flaco Jimenez, Doug Sahm and Christopher Cross .
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Vocal Sampling chart at European World Music Charts |
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Good news for the Cuban vocal ensemble, their brandnew album Akapelleando is now for three consecutive months in the European World Music Charts , at No.14 in May, a solid basis for their European tourdates in June/July. In the German World Music Charts the group stays there since eight months , in October at No.20.
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