Glide
2011Damjan Krajacic - Flutes & Vocals
Mike Boito - Piano & Fender Rhodes
Larry Steen - Bass
Tony Shogren - Drums & Percussion
Derf Reklaw - Congas & Percussion
Produced by Damjan Krajacic & Tony Shogren
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ALL ALBUMSHighly organic world music that both grooves and impresses by its delicacy and immediacy. Featuring charismatic flute and backed up by a power jazz rhythm section, the beautiful compositions are further infused by rich brazilian and cuban percussion.
“Accomplished Flutist/Composer Damjan Krajacic’s recording Glide is a resounding success. It combines European lyricism and graceful harmonies with pulsating polyrhythms from the Americas. Glide reminds me of an updated version of Chick Corea’s early Return To Forever recordings. Krajacic seamlessly combines heartfelt flute playing with a celebration of the joy of the dance. Enjoy!”
~ James Newton, Flutist and composer
Difference
2007Damjan Krajacic - Flute
Robert Thies - Piano
Produced by Damjan Krajacic & Robert Thies
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ALL ALBUMSReinvented flute and piano duet. Passionate music that blends Classical, Jazz, Cuban, Brazilian, and Eastern European sounds.
“Damjan and Robert are true artists, both in their creativity and technique....the music bridges the gaps between classical and jazz and creates something quite surprising in its depth and passion...I highly recommend it!” - Lisbeth Scott, composer and vocalist
In Retrospect
2004Damjan Krajacic - Flute
Serge Kasimoff - Piano
Rigoberto A. Lopez - Bass
Coky Garcia - Drums
Joey De Leon - Congas & Percussion
Produced by Danilo Lozano & Damjan Krajacic
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ALL ALBUMSFresh-sounding Acoustic Latin Jazz Quintet - soulful flute playing with exceptional energy of an All-Star rhythm section.
“...Very impressive!” - Jose Rizo, Host of “Jazz On The Latin Side”, KKJZ 88.1
Composer and flutist Damjan Krajacic is an artist characterized by a unique sound in his work that reflects a blend of styles and a naturally rhythmic yet lyrical performance.
A native of Zagreb, Croatia, Damjan holds a Master of Music degree from the California State University Los Angeles in Afro-Latin Music. He studied Charanga, Jazz, Brazilian and Classical flute with the world-renowned flutist Danilo Lozano in addition to studying Jazz flute with the award-winning flutist and composer James Newton. He has performed and/or recorded with such renowned artists as Barbara Morrison, Claudia Acuña, Poncho Sanchez, Coky Garcia, Joey De Leon, Serge Kasimoff, Rigoberto Lopez, Robert Thies, Matija Dedic, Paul De Castro, and Eldad Tarmu, among others.
With three CD releases under his name, Damjan is beginning to show the diversity of his compositional and stylistic approach. Damjan's first release "In Retrospect", features seven original compositions and two re-touched standards that contribute Eastern European charm to Latin Jazz. The record features an all-star Cuban rhythm section and grooves from beginning to end.
Damjan’s second collaborative release “Difference”, with pianist Robert Thies, features passionate, delicate and highly original music for flute and piano that combines Classical music and Jazz with influences of various world music. The individual tunes started mostly as lead sheets, some developing into complex forms with beautiful introductions, and extensive and inspired improvisations. The music speaks lyricism and nuance in contrast to the groove-packed “In Retrospect”.
Damjan’s most recent release “Glide” speaks, swings, and grooves. It is Damjan’s most ambitious project to date with carefully selected compositions and thoughtful arrangements. The songs reflect Afro-Brazilian, Jazz, Cuban, Funk and Eastern European compositional and stylistic influences. The music is diverse and yet it is thematically and sonically unified. The result is a mix of highly organic and original work that is at the same time as dedicated to the groove as it is to the subtleties and delicateness of the music.
As described in a review by Cantus Magazine, “Damjan expresses himself with extreme ease, successfully builds his own style defined by the immediacy, intensity, quality and sophistication of sound, gentle, warm and rounded sonority, clean intonation, likeable and fluid phrasing, sophisticated alterations between softness and forcefulness, lyricism, and persistence within the melodic structure. He is strong and powerful in fast tempos, while in slower ones achieves an impressive and introverted lyricism. His improvisations are inspired, lively and refined.”
NEW RECORD "GLIDE" RELEASED OCT 1ST!!
"Krajacic harnesses the flute’s balance of finesse and force on Glide (RoundTone; October 1, 2011). He explores the Brazilian, Cuban, and jazz sounds and rhythms that first drew him to the instrument, while paying homage to his classical and Balkan past. " ~ FLIPSWITCH PR
The band features Damjan on flute and vocals, Mike Boito on piano and Fender Rhodes, Larry Steen on acoustic and electric bass, Tony Shogren on drums and percussion and Derf Reklaw on congas and percussion.
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