Arik Strauss

Arik Strauss – In Spite Of All (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:12:42 minutes | 1,34 GB | Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Jazz
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Arik Strauss’s second piano trio album – In Spite of All – presents ten new compositions and two free improvisations. Following on the success of his first trio album, Mostly Ballads, these original compositions express a more upbeat atmosphere. Joined again by bass player Tal Ronen and for the first time by drummer Gasper Bertocelj, Arik, through the lyrical and thoughtful melodic structure of his song, captures our undivided attention again and shows us the joy and determination of his musical soul.

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Arik Strauss – Mostly Ballads (2012/2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 58:53 minutes | 606 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © OPM Recordings

In 2010 Arik was chosen by Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sport for a six months’ artist in residence program at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. During his Paris stay, Arik began collaborating with French musicians in trio format. Returning to Israel, Arik set about writing material for his first Trio recording, Mostly Ballads. Legendary drummer Buddy Rich said “jazz should be treated the same as classical music – it’s to be listened to.” His words certainly apply to this sterling effort from the Arik Strauss Trio.

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