Alex Machacek, Raphael Preuschl and Herbert Pirker -][- FAT – [Abstract Logix, 2012] –

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Abstract Logix, Alex Machacek, Allan Holdsworth, Herbert Pirker, Raphael Preuschl

Alex Machacek, Raphael Preuschl and Herbert Pirker, FAT

Alex Machacek, Raphael Preuschl and Herbert Pirker -][- FAT – [Abstract Logix, 2012] –

The amazing Alex Machacek has done it again. Combining mind-boggling fluidity, daredevil string-skipping technique and audacious intervallic leaps on the guitar that will make even the most ardent Allan Holdsworth fan sit up and take notice, with a penchant for precision ensemble playing that rivals the late, great Frank Zappa’s — as heard on the rhythmically complex and slightly tongue-in-cheek Why Not (aka Disco Polka), and the equally intricate Safe Word — the extraordinary Austrian native and current California resident has upped the ante on all of his previous impressive outings as a leader with FAT (Fabulous Austrian Trio). The guitarist is ably accompanied on his sophomore outing as a leader by superb drummer Herbert Pirker and outstanding bassist Raphael Preuschl, who appeared together on some tracks from [Sic], Machacek’s impressive 2005 debut for Abstract Logix.

Harmonica Legend TOOTS THIELEMANS Celebrates His 90th Birthday With European Quartet on “90 Yrs.”

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Challenge Records, DL Media, Hans van Oosterhout, Harmonica, Hein Van de Geyn, Karel Boehlee, Toots Thielemans

Live CD Features Unique and Previously Unreleased Recordings
Taken from Thielemans’ Latest Tours Around the World
Featuring Companion DVD with Select Materials from his
Most Recent Concert in Japan

“The harmonica has long been regarded as the humblest of musical instruments, and yet, as Mr. Thielemans and Mr. Maret show, when played at its best, it is more than capable of expressing the deepest feelings in the human experience.” – Wall Street Journal

“Wherever his ideas take him he follows them, and the rest of his superb European Quartet miraculously keep up with him.” – The Guardian

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Toots Thielemans (European Quartet), 90 yrs.

This past April, Toots Thielemans, arguably the most famous harmonica player worldwide, turned 90-years old. To celebrate this milestone, Thielemans is releasing a live CD/DVD package with the support of his European quartet – pianist Karel Boehlee, drummer Hans van Oosterhout and double-bass player Hein Van de Geyn. The album is comprised of eleven tracks recorded over the past five years during Thielemans’ latest globetrotting tours while the accompanying DVD focuses on his group’s latest concert in Japan.