"Rudi's new Cd " In Search of Harmony " has really impressed me. It shows Rudi Berger's wide range as a songwriter and instrumentalist. (violin,vocals, piano & guitar)
Every song a surprise - a real masterpiece."
Toninho Horta - guitarist composer - New York 2010
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Recognized for his unparalleled jazz violin approach and rare talent as a songwriter
Rudi Berger has regularly toured as a bandleader and guest artist throughout Europe,
South America, Japan and the USA since 1990.
His formations have been represented at festivals alongside the groups of Brian Auger,
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Les Mc Cann, Herbie Hancock, Michel Petrucciani, Marcus Roberts,
John Scofield, Cedar Walton the Tokyo Strings Quartett or Gidon Kremer just to name a few.
Before moving to New York in 1986 he released his debut album “First Step”, was a member of the Vienna Art Orchestra and made his first international appearance as a bandleader at “Jazz in Athens”.
In his New York time he performed and recorded with Artt Frank, Billy Kilson, Cyro Baptista, Joe Calderazzo, Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt, Mike Clark and Victor Bailey among others and worked with Astor Piazzolla at the American Music Theater Festival in 1989.
Rudi has performed with legendary guitar composer Toninho Horta for almost two decades and has become Brazil’s most recorded violinist in recent years.
Since 2001 the Viennese Jazz violinist & contemporary songwriter has lived in Brazil.
| POSTED BY: disturbed3003 | POSTED ON: 14 Dec 2010 03:41 PM | ||
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Spectacular violinist, Rudi Berger, releases another wonderful Jazz album, “In Search Of Harmony.” This album is comprised of beautiful, easy listening Jazz songs featuring the talents of Berger on the violin and complemented by piano, guitar, and soft drums. Berger plays his violin with an enthusiastic style and elegance as one can feel his zest for this instrument. The first track, “Waltz For Veronika,” is an appealing song that features the violin and piano performing with an intense and soulful passion. Berger takes you into a funky groove with the song, “Short Notice,” as this song has a fun rhythm and catchy melody. Smooth Jazz and cool vibes are heard on the song, “Harlem-Niteroi Suite,” as the free flowing groove moves with a sweet and charming style. If you like easy listening music flavored with delicious Jazz ambiance, then the CD, “In Search Of Harmony” is just the album you need to listen to.
-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team |
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| POSTED BY: radioindy | POSTED ON: 08 Dec 2010 04:24 PM | ||
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