Heartcore records is an independent record label created by the guitarist and composer kurt rosenwinkel that is dedicated to the release of high quality music, regardless of genre or style. If i should lose you is the most obvious example of musical decay through kurt rosenwinkels preferred wiredin choral effects manipulated vocals and echo with. Guitarist, keyboardist, and multiinstrumentalist kurt rosenwinkel is a highly gifted performer with a fluid, harmonically rich approach to genrebending jazz and rock. From the beautiful live album, the remedy 2008, recorded at the village vanguard. Its hard to imagine a more suitable title, then, for the guitarists brilliant new album, the remedy. The decidedly new age concept for kurt rosenwinkels 10th album as a leader, a cosmologyinfused doubledisc collection of originals for quartet, came to him in a dream. Im sure kurt could have sung that top line, but he chose to sing the rising one, adding a shimmering rising texture to the major sixth, which falls to a perfect fifth, which lifts the figure. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jazz guitarist kurt rosenwinkel has been pushing the jazz envelope for more than a decade and is recognized as one of todays premier soloists and composers. Kurt goes through a list of originals that are deeply organic and beautifully crafted. Kurt rosenwinkel guitar mark turner saxophone aaron goldberg piano joe martin bass eric harland drums i own most of kurt s albums and this is probably my favorite. His improvising style was initially influenced by guitarists such as pat metheny and john scofield, but has emerged as an individual stylist whose lines are lengthy and linear, recalling the styles of lennie tristano in the 1940s and 50s. Lauded as one of the most widely applauded guitarists of the under50 generation by the chicago tribune, kurt rosenwinkel has staked out a singular position in jazzs firmament as a player, composer and bandleader with a vast and supremely sophisticated harmonic vision and ravishing melodic sensibility.
Recently im listening to the 90s00s mark turner albums a lot and kurt just kills it on every tune. The remedy is kurt rosenwinkel s seventh album as a leader. June 1820, 2009 at brooklyn recording, brooklyn, new york genre. The kurt rosenwinkel quartet upcoming shows rosenwinkels improvising style was initially influenced by guitarists such as pat metheny and john scofield, but has emerged as an individual stylist whose lines are lengthy and linear, akin to the approach of musicians such as john coltrane, keith jarrett and allan holdsworth. The cross, from rosenwinkels deep song cd verve b000392802, is provided on page 14 in. Kurt rosenwinkel guitar method book the music of kurt. Kurt rosenwinkel star of jupiter word of mouth music.
The remedy is kurt rosenwinkels seventh album as a leader. A good example is kurt rosenwinkel, the american jazz guitarist, who appeared at the 20 event, in a slot that featured guests allan holdsworth and eric c. With its brazilian and rock flavoring, caipi, rosenwinkels latest recording, is a bit of a left turn for the imaginative guitarist, who has taken his place among the. Kurt rosenwinkels music is the sound of the future just like bebop once was. All of the tracks feature the band taking extended solos. Kurt rosenwinkel, guitar mark turner, sax aaron goldberg, piano joe martin. That said, hes an individualist in service to the music, whose expressive identity was forged out of his ongoing pursuit of a musical ideal. The curious case of kurt rosenwinkel matthew t grant. Kurt rosenwinkel group the remedy word of mouth music, inc.
Old songs, new reflections december 15, 2009 a guitarist and composer, rosenwinkel has been hailed as one of a handful of rebels helping to. Im a jazz guitar player thats trying to find a good introduction kurt rosenwinkel album. Free kurt rosenwinkel plus a discussion of jazz bootlegs. Whether in concert halls, basement jazz club wee hours jam sessions, conservatory practice rooms or radio station airwaves, rosenwinkels distinctive voice as a composer and guitarist has had an undeniable impact on music in the 21st century. For electric guitarist kurt rosenwinkels seventh offering, he has taken the challenge of recording live at the hallowed village vanguard in nyc, written new music for the occasion, put together a dynamic backup band, and offers lengthy composed music foundations followed by extensive solo discourses. The remedy intro kurt rosenwinkel transcription youtube. With minimal appointments, the kurt rosenwinkel ss is built for rich tone and high performance, featuring a comfortable c. Under the guidance of kurt rosenwinkel, martins has grown not only as a guitarist but also as a multiinstrumentalist, singer and composer who has left his very own mark on rosenwinkels late caipi project, live as well as in studio. When i saw kurt rosenwinkels quartet the other night at the regattabar i was disappointed it wasnt that the performance failed to meet my expectations. Music profile for kurt rosenwinkel, born 28 october 1970. Rosenwinkel s influences include john coltrane, pat metheny, allan holdsworth, tal farlow, george van eps, bill frisell, john scofield, and alex lifeson the jazz book calls rosenwinkel a visionary composer, with an infinitely sensitive way of layering electronic sounds, borrowed from ambient music, dub, and drum and bass, and manipulating them intelligently.
Its been a couple of years since kurt rosenwinkels previous release, deep song verve music group, 2005. Kurt rosenwinkel is regarded as one of the most skilled and influential modern jazz guitarist. The forthcoming book from mel bay publications, kurt rosenwinkel book of compositions, contains 14 pieces by the guitarist and seven guitar solo transcriptions, providing a glimpse of rosenwinkels approach to composition and improvisation. I saw him on some cable channel where he did improvisation and was completely blown away by the incredible material that he has to offer, and would love to listen to him so i can find inspiration for a new jazz guitar direction. This book showcases solo transcriptions of kurts critically acclaimed album deep song as well as lead sheets for many of kurts personal favorite tunes presented in standard notation and tablature. Born in philadelphia in 1970, rosenwinkel attended the berklee college of music for two and a half years before leaving in his junior year to play guitar on tour with the legendary vibraphonistcomposereducator gary burton, the dean of the school at the time subsequently, he moved to brooklyn, where he continued to develop his music with his. He has brought his unique improvisational abilities to use with many of the top jazz musicians today. Kurt rosenwinkel on guitar, with mark turner on saxophone, performing tuesday night at the village vanguard. Codesigned with one of the worlds most renowned jazz guitarists, the signature kurt rosenwinkel premier ss features a spruce top for brightness and a centerblock for maximum sustain. Relaxin at the camarillo nine stories wide jonathan kreisberg.
The conceptual influence of kurt rosenwinkel s music can be readily observed on a global scale. Kurt is a user of many effects and is always experimenting with new options to create the blissful tones he is known for. Kurt rosenwinkel compositions by kurt rosenwinkel, other. Kurt rosenwinkel group the remedy live at the village.
The star of jupiter was given to me as a key to transcend the cycles of form, illusion, and fear which exist on this earthly plane of existence, he says in the. Rosenwinkels vision is to create a brand under which can exist the highest level music from wherever it is discovered. Producer produced by kurt rosenwinkel tenor saxophone joshua redman tracks. Kurt rosenwinkel born october 28, 1970 is a jazz guitarist who came to prominence in the 1990s. Nearly two years after making his latest recording live at the village vanguard the twodisc set the remedy, he returned to the scene of the crime. The conceptual influence of kurt rosenwinkels music can be readily observed on a global scale. Ask a simple question and you may get a simple answer. As you might already know, i created this site because im on a personal quest to reveal some of the magic of kurt rosenwinkel, and wanted to share my findings with other enthusiasts. You may recall that i put the remedy, kurt rosenwinkels lived cds recorded at the village vanguard, at the very top of my list of favourite jazz. With vox he now releases his sophomore album, which is ambitious in its stylistic scope as well as in him being. Nearly two years after making his latest recording live at the village vanguard the twodisc set the remedy, he returned to the scene. Whether in concert halls, basement jazz club wee hours jam sessions, conservatory practice rooms or radio station airwaves, rosenwinkel s distinctive voice as a composer and guitarist has had an undeniable impact on music in the 21st century. Recorded live and unedited at new yorks historic jazz venue, it. All songs were written by rosenwinkel except myrons world, which was written by mark turner.
Oh, i just remembered that there was an interview video on artist share site when remedy was. Rosenwinkel said that sometimes some harmonies need a richness added to certain tones, and he will try and add this richness through his singing. As you might already know, i created this site because im on a personal quest to reveal some of the magic of kurt rosenwinkel, and wanted to. Kurt rosenwinkel, kurt rosenwinkel, kurt rosenwinkel group. Kurt rosenwinkel view from moscow live at the village. Ted poor, drumsplayed a complex, cybernetic bebop with, at times, exquisite virtuosity, especially on. As usual, rosenwinkels style is an interwoven, complex fabric of melodies. The desire to make modern jazz as technical as possible metric modulation, anyone.
But as one of modern jazzs most dynamic guitarists, having earned respect and applause from critics and fans, hes back with the stellar double cd, the remedy. The remedy by wilbur mackenzie, published on june 11, 2008. With exceptional soloists in turner and goldberg, kurt has amazing front line support. Transcriptions kurt rosenwinkel brooklyn sometimes. Always a maverick, even when he was touring with gary burton straight out of the berklee college of music in the 1990s, guitaristkeyboardist kurt rosenwinkel has only deepened his individualistic sound over the past 20 years. It is a 2disc album recorded live at the village vanguard in january 2006. Kurt rosenwinkel compositions by kurt rosenwinkel book. Born in philadelphia in 1970, rosenwinkel grew up in a musical family with parents who started him on piano at age nine. East coast love affair intro reflections kurt rosenwinkel.
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