There is really a lot to be discovered and enjoyed in this dynamic album of Ruben Samama: the inescapable structures of the arrangements, the exciting and frenetic movement of ‘Ji’, the touching way a classic like Gordon Jenkins’ ‘Goodbye’ is handled, the inspired and to-the-point soloing, this is a band with a sound of its own. Under the inspiring guidance of Ruben Samama, who brought some exceptionally original music to the session, this band made an exceptional recording. Nuanced, fearless, gentle, angular, melodic, rhythmic playing by musicians who might be the heroes of tomorrow. The music is so very strong. The compositions are remarkably fresh, highly original; the concept of the whole recording is very coherent, the level of interaction, the group sound, the dynamics, the sense of adventure, the energy ..... all these elements are on a very high level indeed. Ruben Samama – Double bass Alexandra Grimal - Tenorsax Kalevi Louhivuori – Trumpet, Flügelhorn Michal Vanoucek - Piano Marc Lohr – Drums Produced by O.A.P. Records Producer and Engineer: Barry Olthof First Assistant Engineer: Fred de Neef Second Assistant Engineer: Mendel Pool Graphic Design: Wim Wepster Photography: Ji-hyun Hong Liner notes: Hein Van de Geyn Recordings made by Olthof Audio Productions at E-sound Studio 1, Weesp, The Netherlands. Mixed and mastered at O.A.P. studio, The Hague, The Netherlands. Catalog Number: OAPR702 www.oaprecords.com