Elisabeth Lohninger, voice
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Voice, Vibes and Tap Dance: A fusion of styles, sounds and rhythm from contrasting corners of the world,
from Yoruba song to rock-fusion all the way to afro-cuban inflections, interwoven with the occasional
Austrian folk song - this is TrioNada. Seasoned players in the New York City jazz/music/dance
scene, those three present their experiences, impressions, and artistic evolvement as a mosaic of emotion,
vibration, harmony and groove. The world as a playground for dialogue, monologue and cacophony is their
stage, original compositions, songs from the vast vault of pop/jazz/world/rock and afro-cuban grooves are
their map. The result: a comfortingly eclectic kaleidoscope, that challenges the audience to surrender,
if only to find out what actually happens beyond the rabbit hole.
"Elisabeth Lohninger is a powerful performer and highly skilled improviser and composer."
"The Only Way Out is Up is the best independent vocal jazz recording I have heard this year, and it may very well outlast the big-label offerings."
Max Pollak is a tap dancer/body percussionist, who has developed his unique brand of dance
called Rumba Tap. Celebrated throughout the world as a tap innovator, he embodies influences from Afro-Cuban music,
traditional tap dance, body percussion and jazz into his very own blend, which he teaches and performs worldwide. (www.rumbatap.com)
"…an intriguing, foot-tripping, pyrotechnical style of his own…gutsy!"
"…One of the best tap dancers in the world."
Tim Collins is an Arabesque Records recording artist, vibes player and drummer.
Originally from Pattsburgh, NY, Tim has been living in New York since 2000 and has performed with musicians of all kinds
of musical backgrounds, from Rock, R&B to Classical music and Jazz. His first CD as a bandleader with the title "Valcour"
was issued on Arabesque Records in 2007. (www.timcollinsmusic.com)
"This is one of the best vibraphonists that I've heard in years. Tim's musical creativity really shines through..."
"Collins is an exciting player who chooses only to flash his energy in certain spots…those moments are what makes
this…impressive disc worthwhile."
Stimme, Vibraphon und Steptanz: eine Fusion von Stilen, Klangfarben und Rhythmen
aus kontrastreichen Ecken der Welt, vom Yoruba Gesang über Rock-Fusion bis zu latein-amerikanischen Rhythmen,
verflochten mit dem ein oder anderen österreichischen Volkslied - ist, was TrioNada präsentiert.
Langjährige Mitstreiter in der New Yorker Jazz/Musik/Tanzszene, bringen diese drei ihre Erfahrungen, Eindrücke und
künstlerischen Entwicklungen ein in ein Mosaik aus Emotion, Vibration, Harmonie und Back-Beat. Die Welt als Spielfeld
von Dialog, Monolog und Kakophonie ist ihre Bühne, Eigenkompositionen, Lieder aus dem Pop/Rock/Jazz/World Bereich und
kubanische Rhythmen ihre Landkarte. Das Resultat: ein wohlig eklektisches Kalleidoskop, das den Zuhörer herausfordert,
sich mit-gehen zu lassen, einfach nur, um zu sehen, was wirklich passiert, wenn man in das Hasenloch steigt.
Tim Collins, vibes
Max Pollak, tap dance/body percussion
New York Times
Allaboutjazz.com
New York Times
Wolfsburger Nachrichten, Germany
Leon Reyes KVMR 89.5 FM Nevada City/Sacramento Ca Host: Leon's Jazz In A Box
Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
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