ECM Records MIROSLAV VITOUS: UNIVERSAL SYNCOPATIONS II CD

“Universal Syncopations II” by Czech bassist/composer Miroslav Vitous explores a wider range of options than its best-selling predecessor (released 2003), as choirs loom out of the mix and orchestral colours swirl around a shifting cast of modern jazz players which includes Randy Brecker on trumpet and Bob Mintzer, Bob Malach and Gary Campbell on saxophones. Miroslav’s uniquely expressive double-bass drives the music forward and has a central role to play in the ensemble interaction.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Miroslav Vitous Double-Bass

Bob Mintzer Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet

Gary Campbell Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone

Bob Malach Tenor Saxophone

Randy Brecker Trumpet

Daniele di Bonaventura Bandoneon

Vesna Vasko-Caceres Vocals

Adam Nussbaum Drums

Gerald Cleaver Drums

RECORDED

November 2004-April 2005, Universal Syncopations Studios, Clavesana