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| Dewa Budjana feat. Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Joe Locke 'Hasta Karma'  Dear MoonJune Friendsthis is a very special release of a very special friend, and one of my favorite artists today, Dewa Budjana. Joined by a superb cast of marquee players, Dewa Budjana's new release (his 4th on MoonJune), Hasta Karma sets a new benchmark for modern progressive jazz excellence in the 21st century. With a vibe and feel more akin to that of a band with decades of experience together, Dewa Budjana and his stellar session-mates – the legendary NYC vibraphonist Joe Locke, and Pat Metheny Unity Group's rhythm core: the fabulous, articulate young upright bassist Ben Williams, and the extraordinary maestro drummer Antonio Sanchez – create superlative atmospheric textures that transport listeners to destinations of soaring altitude. Augmenting proceedings further is the glowing work of the legendary Indonesian keyboardist Indra Lesmana. Showcasing his compositional and arrangement skills at their absolute finest, most finely-honed, Budjana has delivered his ultimate masterpiece in Hasta Karma. Capitalizing on their extraordinary gifts, Dewa Budjana pushes the band, and his music, to new, unparalleled heights. Oozing quality at every turn and dripping emotion throughout, this is music that is supremely visionary, ambitious and majestic. ... and, perhaps in spite of its polish, it is undeniably straight from the heart. All the players involved contribute some of the most convincing performances of their impressive careers, yet the multifarious displays of individual greatness never upstage the corporate sanctity of the musical moment. Hasta Karma is modern progressive jazz at its most sensitive – and its very best. DEWA BUDJANA Hasta Karma DEWA BUDJANA - el. & ac. guitars JOE LOCKE - vibraphone BEN WILLIAMS - upright bass ANTONIO SANCHEZ - drums plus special guest: INDRA LESMANA - piano, melodica (tracks, 4, 5, 6) Vocals on track 4 by Jro Ktut All compositions and arrangements by Dewa Budjana. Produced by Dewa Budjana. Recorded by Randy Crafton at the Kaleidsocope Sounds Studio in Union City, NJ on January 22, 2014. Mixed by Robert Feist at Ravenswork Studio, Los Angeles in June & July 2014. Mastered by Robert Feist & Mark Fuller in July 2014. Liner notes by John Kelman. write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Jazz News :: home page |