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   The next Patrick Moraz reissiue added today:

MORAZ, PATRICK ~ OUT IN THE SUN

2nd album (recorded 1977) by Swiss keyboards wizard shortly after he left Yes. It is remarkably consistent with the debut release (The Story Of I) in every respect: it was also recorded in Switzerland and Brazil, the lineup is almost identical and so is the multi-cultural feel. The only difference is that rather than producing a concept album Moraz composed eight individual pieces of music, which are unrelated to each other. The level of composition and the performances are splendid, as usual with Moraz, and the album is equally enjoyable. American bassist Wornell Jones replaces Jeff Berlin and plays some great funky bass lines. The great jazz bassist Isla Eckinger plays acoustic bass on one track and flute legend Herbie Mann also adds delicate touch. Great joy to see this album available again.

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It is the 17th day of war. Since this mornings we've had "only" two siren warnings, which is the quietest in a very long time, but as it is only early afternoon, anything can still happen. We are burying some of our dead soldiers and civilians today, as burials were held off (especially in the North) as a result of the bombings. I hope this madness will be over soon.

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I managed to pack ALL the outstanding orders and received massive re-stocking in the mail. Trying to keep business as usual against all odds.

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Have Fun!

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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: July 28 2006 at 08:13
	The next Patrick Moraz reissiue added today: MORAZ, PATRICK ~ OUT IN THE SUN 2nd album (recorded 1977) by Swiss keyboards wizard shortly after he left Yes. It is remarkably consistent with the debut release (The Story Of I) in every respect: it was also recorded in Switzerland and Brazil, the lineup is almost identical and so is the multi-cultural feel. The only difference is that rather than producing a concept album Moraz composed eight individual pieces of music, which are unrelated to each other. The level of composition and the performances are splendid, as usual with Moraz, and the album is equally enjoyable. American bassist Wornell Jones replaces Jeff Berlin and plays some great funky bass lines. The great jazz bassist Isla Eckinger plays acoustic bass on one track and flute legend Herbie Mann also adds delicate touch. Great joy to see this album available again. ===================================== It is the 17th day of war. Since this mornings we've had "only" two siren warnings, which is the quietest in a very long time, but as it is only early afternoon, anything can still happen. We are burying some of our dead soldiers and civilians today, as burials were held off (especially in the North) as a result of the bombings. I hope this madness will be over soon. ===================================== I managed to pack ALL the outstanding orders and received massive re-stocking in the mail. Trying to keep business as usual against all odds. ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: July 29 2006 at 06:43
	The third Patrick Moraz reissue added today: MORAZ, PATRICK ~ PATRICK MORAZ (III) 3rd album (recorded 1978) by the Swiss keyboards wizard. In many respects it is a pivotal work as Moraz decides to take the center of the stage (almost) completely alone this time. With the rapid development of the electronic instruments by the end of the 1970's Moraz employs a wide array of keyboard instruments with skill and elegance, making the use of additional musicians unnecessary. He does however continue to use the Brazilian percussion ensemble (The Percussionists of Rio de Janeiro), as he did on the two previous albums. The album revolves around the concept of dichotomy between the civilized world (represented by the electronic instruments) and the primitive world (represented by acoustic instruments), hoping for an eventual co-existence between the two worlds. The music is in many respects quite ahead of its time with sonic ideas, which would become widely accepted only two decades later. Since this album has been unavailable for many years, it is great to be able to hear this music again and the numerous fans of Patrick Moraz, who have been waiting eagerly for the reissue, will have a field day with this. ==================================== It is the 18th day of war. The US Secretary of State arrives in the region (again) to try and establish an exit from the conflict. Let's hope reason prevails this time and the misery and suffering stops. Since this morning a tense silence - pray God it stays this way. ===================================== Trying to keep business as usual against all odds. ===================================== Have Fun!
	Adam Baruch Jazzis Web Shop Adam's Web Site

Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: July 30 2006 at 03:12
	The fourth (and last for the meantime - more next month) Patrick Moraz reissue added today: MORAZ, PATRICK / SYRINX ~ COEXISTENCE (LIBERTATE) 4th album (recorded 1979-1980) by Patrick Moraz in collaboration with the Romanian pan flute player Simion "Syrinx" Stanciu. The album was reissued in 1989 under the title of Libertate with all the royalties going to the charitable foundation "Terre des Hommes", a charity organization based in Geneva, to help the children or newly liberated Rumania in 1989. The album continues the concept of the previous release (the self-titled 3rd album) dealing with the relationship between the modern and the ancient, as expressed by the use of electronic versus acoustic instruments. Moraz continues to use the Brazilian percussion ensemble (The Percussionists of Rio de Janeiro) and adds a few assisting players, but the essence is expressed by the duets between his keyboards and the enchanting pan flute - one of the oldest instruments in human culture. Again the album is ahead of its time in many respects: the innovative sounds produced by the keyboards instruments, the extensive use of ethnic elements, etc. This beauty is definitely worth checking out, not only by Moraz fans, but also by any fan of unorthodox music. ===================================== It is the 19th day of war. Although diplomatic efforts are on their way the sirens gave us an early wakeup call and sounded several times already. Not a pleasant way to start the day. And it's still morning. ===================================== Trying to keep business as usual against all odds. ===================================== Have Fun!
	Adam Baruch Jazzis Web Shop Adam's Web Site

Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: July 31 2006 at 08:33
	Here is the last addition for this month, the all time classic Allman Brother album newly remastered and expanded: ALLMAN BROTHERS ~ EAT A PEACH (DELUXE EDITION) 4th album (recorded 1971) and the first release following Duane Allman`s tragic death. Originally released as a double LP, it contains 4 different sessions: studio recordings completed while Duane was still alive, studio recordings completed by the band without Duane, live recordings at the Fillmore East, recorded in March 1971 and included also on the Deluxe edition of the Fillmore East album and finally live recordings at Fillmore East, recorded in June 1971, which was Duane's last live recording. In retrospect it is a magnificent album, full of brilliant performances and vital energy with a drop of bitter sadness of course. This is classic stuff, which deserves a permanent position in any decent music library. The new exquisite edition includes the entire June 1971 Fillmore East concert, released here for the first time. As the Allmans were first a foremost a live band, this new material is, as usual, a gold mine of musical thrills. Essential! ==================================== It is the 20th day of war. A cease-fire was declared last night after the terrible incident, which cased the death of over 50 Lebanese civilians. The silence, after so many days of sirens and explosions, is quite strange. ==================================== Trying to keep business as usual against all odds. ==================================== Have Fun!
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