His Universe by Vladimir Rezitsky
Vladimir Rezitsky is one of the key and brightest figures of the Russian jazz scene, the founder and leader of the Arkhangelsk jazz band, who invented his own style by integrating the northern folk component into avant-garde jazz. He made Russian improvisational music famous far beyond the borders of his homeland. With his uncompromising saxophone technique, inimitable images, large-scale performances and festivals in Arkhangelsk, Vladimir Rezitsky has forever established his status as a pioneer in the foundation of free expression in musical culture and art.
The album is a compilation of the author's previously unpublished works, carefully selected, digitized and compiled by his son Spartak Rezitsky. Along with Spartak, Artem Gnipa is the co-author of the idea of the release
The album design belongs to Alexander Medvedev - one of the most honored Russian designers of music releases. Together with Spartak Rezitsky, they managed to materialize the conceived concept of such a space as “Vladimir Rezitsky's Universe”.
Mastering engineer was Anatoly Grinberg - famous and honored sound engineer, composer, known for his works all over the world, including cooperation with Abbey Road studio.
Kirill Diakov and Maria Bogaychuk, current producers of ArtBeat Music label and successors of Nikolay Bogaychuk's work, worked on the release of the album.
Tracklist
| 1. | His Universe | 27:30 |
| 2. | Pilgrim | 8:04 |
| 3. | Na Gorushke, Na Gore | 6:01 |
| 4. | Sunrise | 2:20 |
| 5. | Spain 5/4 | 5:15 |
| 6. | Comp. 35 | 3:58 |
| 7. | Matrena Kuzminichna | 5:04 |
| 8. | Waltz | 2:52 |
| 9. | One, Two, I Love You | 4:29 |
Credits
Recorded live at:
1 – «Zolotitsa», Arkhangelsk, 30.09.91
2-3 – «Zolotitsa», Arkhangelsk, 6.05.91
4,7-9 at TV studio Sverdlovsk, 1988
5 – «Yubileyny», Arkhangelsk, March 1985
6 – Universe, 1989
Vladimir Rezitsky and JAZZ-group «Arkhangelsk»
Vladimir Rezitsky – saxophone, flute, piano, harmonica, voice, leader Vladimir Turov – piano, keyboards, trumpet, harmonica
Nikolay Klishin – double bass, bass guitar, violin, tuba
Oleg Yudanov – drums, clarinet
Nikolay Yudanov – percussion, trombone
Konstantin Sedovin – vocal
Nikolay Kovalev – sound engineer
Spartak Rezitsky & Artem Gnipa – idea of edition
Spartak Rezitsky – materials selection, digitalization, compilation
Anatoly Grinberg – mastering
Alexander Medvedev – design
Kirill Diakov – producer
Maria Bogaichuk – executive producer
