New album out on Ubuntu Music (UK) November 3rd, 2023
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New York City-based guitarist and composer Silvan Joray is proud to present „Updraft“, his second album as a leader and first for the Ubuntu Music label. The album showcases his forward-thinking original style characterized by a transparent tone, crispy articulation, creative rhythmic ideas and extended techniques like quarter tones and „tapping“ which are not traditionally associated with jazz guitar playing. A follow up to his ambitious 2020 trio album, cluster, Joray’s latest outing features once again Israeli double bass player Nadav Erlich and this time the living legend Jeff Ballard (Brad Mehldau, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny etc.) on drums.
Born and raised in Switzerland, Joray embraces both the openness of European as well as the rootedness and swing of American jazz. While the music on „Updraft“ is clearly influenced by the American jazz tradition, it doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not and is totally content with being in its own category. Renowned jazz bassist Larry Grenadier states: „Silvan along with Nadav and Jeff have made a musical statement together that has at its core a sense of history and at the same time moves the music towards the future with bold playing and fresh compositions. Sonically beautiful and captivating music.“ The recording includes seven original compositions and two short, freely improvised tracks. The serenity of joyful straight eighth grooves, as heard in „Kokodrillo“ or „Kaeppeleview“, complements the swinging energy of pieces like "Updraft" and „Kurtish". Being largely interested in playing jazz standards, he also pays tribute to two masters of the genre – Cole Porter and Andrew Hill – by including „At Long Last Love“ and „Subterfuge“. Starting in September 2020, the trio had the chance to refine its band sound and interplay over the course of two years before going into the studio. At the same time, humanity faced some new challenges that heavily impacted everyone’s life. Updraft is Joray’s personal way of dealing with these difficult times and presents a collection of compositions that strive to lift our spirits and elevate our perspectives. The title of the album beautifully encapsulates this sentiment, and Joray’s innate gift for melody and lyricism shines through both in his playing and compositions. |
About Silvan Joray
Silvan Joray is currently based in New York City. He has gained recognition in the jazz community, having won special prizes at the UNISA International Strings Competition in South Africa 2022 and the Smietana Jazz Guitar Competition 2019 in Poland. He has performed at prestigious jazz festivals including the Krakow Summer Jazz Festival, Offbeat Jazzfestival Basel, and International Jazz Festival Bern, and has toured in Germany, Norway, Poland, Spain, and Israel. |
Watch the in-studio performance of the first single "Something Ahead":
Watch the trio perform live at tis Jazz Festival:
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NYC Line-Up:
Silvan Joray, guitar Noah Garabedian, double bass Mark Whitfield Jr., drums Europe Line-Up: Silvan Joray, guitar Nadav Erlich, bass Jordi Pallarés, drums special guest: Gianni Gagliardi, tenor sax |
Dates Release Tour 2023:
November 8, Synthesis Music Series at Threes Brewing NYC November 27, Asociación Jazz Granada + Masterclass (Spain) November 28, Road House, Malaga (Spain) November 29, Planta Baja, Granada (Spain) November 30, La Polivalente, Malaga (Spain) December 1, Assejazz Sevilla (Spain) December 7, Vortex Jazz Club London (UK) December 10, Solothurn (CH) December 11, Refektorium Geldern (DE) December 12, Dorfkirche Neukirchen-Vluyn (DE) December 13, Alte Kellnerei, Rheinberg (DE) December 14, Kulturcafé Elbphilharmonie Hamburg (DE) December 15, Mediathek Kamp Lintfort (DE) December 16, Kazzwoo Jazz Café, Mannheim (DE) December 18, Schon Schön Club, Mainz (DE) |
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Discography as a leader:
– Updraft (2023) on Ubuntu Music (UK) with Nadav Erlich & Jeff Ballard Exclusive link to stream the upcoming album: https://on.soundcloud.com/cppHE – Cluster (2020) on Neuklang Records (DE) with Nadav Erlich & Josep Cordobés Listen to Cluster on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp or your favorite streaming platform. |
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„[…] a great journey of discovery through a fascinating musical universe. What a grandiose debut!“ |
„[…] a great talent that has found its way into the public eye.“ |
„With his extremely creative way of playing the jazz guitar, he causes a sensation. His soloistic skills inspire – [...] almost mystical instrumental music.“ |
„[…] emotional and thoughtful at the same time. […] Very successful!“ |
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Contact info
silvan.joray@icloud.com Phone (both working): +41 78 907 52 60 (Swiss number) +1 347 585-9969 (US number) |
Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvan.joray/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rTPRCyY-5eqP26zPF6M7w Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ch/artist/silvan-joray/1574017062 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silvanjoraymusic |
