JOHN SUND & ACOUSTIC SENSE
NEW GEMS
“New Gems” was John’s first all acoustic album and it marked a new direction involving a blend of world music and jazz. The exiting mix of 12-string guitar, cello, udu (a percussion instrument made of clay) was a new and different sound. Acoustic Sense has intrigued many audiences with its picturesque atmosphere, paired with strong rhythms. Our guest on this album, the Serbian accordionist Lelo Nika, delivers a strong contribution.
“This formation that John Sund has come up with in Acoustic Sense: Europe (guitars, accordion, cello, bass) Cuba (bass) and Ghana (percussion) is just as rich on facets as the music itself.”
Ulrike Kress – jazzdimensions.de
Track listing:
1. Along The Way (8:23)
2. Right On It (3:05)
3. Lelo’s Song (8:27)
4. Silent Stream (3:34)
5. Mutual Vibes (4:35)
6. Memory Song (6:47)
7. Pulse Chant (3:00)
8. Natures Wheel (2:49)
9. Reminiscence (1:18)
10. Verve Part Three (10:34)
11. Farewell Song (1:50)
Line-up:
John Sund – 6 & 12 string guitars
John Ehde – cello
Lelo Nika – accordion
Yadam Gonzalez – double bass
Thommy Anderson – double bass
Ayi Solomon – percussion
Recorded at Greenhouse Studio in 2001
Gateway Music 2003
All compositions by John Sund
Produced by John Sund and Morten Grønvad
Cover art by Schou & Balle Grafik
