Bassist, composer, and arranger Olivier Holland has teamed up with Joscho Stephan to produce an album that breaks down stylistic barriers. "Gypsy Meets Groove" skillfully interweaves gypsy jazz with elements of groove-oriented music such as funk, soul, and reggae. This album doesn't just feature jazz tracks in a different style. Modern arranging techniques are skillfully employed to project a unique and innovative musical stylistic collage.
By maintaining a purely acoustic instrumentation, the traditional sound of Gypsy Jazz is preserved, supported by the gentle push of Thomas Kukkulies' percussion and drumming.
"Gypsy Meets Groove" represents another milestone in the evolution of musical style. It's an absolute must-have for Gypsy Jazz enthusiasts and groove-hungry listeners.
01 Out Of Nowhere (Green / Heyman)
02 Song For Earth (Holland)
03 All Blues (Davis)
04 Smile (Chaplin)
05 Don't Look Any Further (Golde / Lambert)
06 Life in Roses (Louiguy)
07 Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Arlen)
08 Chameleon (Hancock)
09 Yardbird Suite (Parker)
10 Bye Bye Blackbird (Henderson)
Olivier Holland feat. J. Stephan - Gypsy Meets Groove (CD)
