Amos Hoffman - Evolution
ARTIST.....: Amos Hoffman
TITLE......: Evolution
LABEL......: RAZDAZ
URL........: http://www.myspace.com/amoshoffman
RIP DATE...: Jun-13-2008
STORE DATE.: Mar-25-2008
GENRE......: Jazz
QUALITY....: VBR / 44.1Hz / Joint-Stereo
SIZE.......: 63,4 MB
Track Listing:
01 - Enayim 04:44
02 - Exploration 05:27
03 - Silence 04:31
04 - Hamsa 05:44
05 - Takasin Bayati 03:12
06 - I Met You 03:01
07 - The Wheel 03:43
08 - The Journey 06:15
09 - Miss T 03:46
10 - Sweet Eden 05:42
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46:05 min
Release Notes:
http://www.razdazrecordz.com
Guitar and oud player Amos Hoffman, who has been performing and
recording as a member of Avishai CohenÆs band for more than two
decades, will release Evolution, his debut CD on CohenÆs Razdaz
Recordz, on March 25 2008.
Since relocating to his native Israel in 1999 after years on the
New York jazz scene, Hoffman has spent the time since the release
of his last CD (2006Æs NaÆama, on the Israeli label Magada)
further pursuing his passion for combining jazz with Middle
Eastern music. The result of this multi-cultural fusion is
Evolution, a ten track exploration of melodies and rhythms that
incorporates compositional and improvisational elements common to
both musical genres. ôI tried to achieve a unique sound that
combined some African rhythmic influence played by percussion and
contrabass, with Middle Eastern melodies played by the oud and
flute,ö explains Hoffman. ôThe most important thing for me was
that the positive vibe and round, warm groove would continue
throughout the record.ö
Hoffman is joined on Evolution by his long-time friend and musical
associate Avishai Cohen, who performs on contrabass and piano and
contributes vocals. ôAmos to me is a great example of a free
spirit, with a strong artistic direction,ö says Cohen. ôIÆm a
fan.ö Rounding out the CDÆs line up are two of IsraelÆs most
prominent musicians - ethnic percussionist Ilan Katchka and
flautist Ilan Salem.
Hoffman first learned to play guitar at the age of 6, and took up
the oud a few years later. After attending the prestigious Rubin
Academy of Music in Jerusalem, his search for new musical
experiences led him first to Amsterdam, and then to New York City,
where he performed and recorded with both legendary jazz musicians
such as Denis Charles, Evelyn Blakey, and Jumma Santos, as well as
with emerging jazz artists such as Jason Linder, Omer Avital, Sam
Newsome, Jay Collins, Jorge Rossy, Duane Eubanks, and Avishai
Cohen. He also began a more formal study of Middle Eastern music
with Lebanese oud and ney player, Bassam Saba.
Hoffman can be heard on numerous recordings, including Ben WolfeÆs
13 Sketches (1997,) Jay CollinsÆ Cross Culture (1999,) and Sam
NewsomeÆs Sam Newsome and Global Unity (1999.) He has worked with
bassist/composer Avishai Cohen for several years, playing both
guitar and oud on CohenÆs Continuo (2006,), Colors (2000,)
Devotion (1999,) and Adama (1998.)
Evolution is HoffmanÆs third solo release, following The Dreamer,
released in 1998 on the Spanish label Fresh Sound/New Talent, and
NaÆama, which he released in 2006 on the Israeli label Magada.