BLAŽ ŠVAGAN
Sound in Time

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Blaž Švagan: tenor saxophone, composition, arrangements
Nazareno Caputo : vibraphone
Miha Koren : double bass
Matheus Jardim : drums
featuring:
Boris Majcen : trumpet on “13th Warrior”

Vinyl and Digital Download – 9/12 tracks – 42:47/57:11
Edition of 200 copies

Released in April 2023

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Tracklist

01. Floating Structures 6:29
02. Wendol 1:39
03. 13th Warrior 5:33
04. Inside a Melting Glacier 2:01
05. Defiant Steps 5:41
06. The Interval 5:33
07. Vision* 01:02
08. Green Eyes* 07:54
09. Esperanza 6:27
10. Sleepless 1:27
11. Quantum Insomnia 7:57
12. Monkish* 05:28

Total time: 42:47/57:11

* These tracks are present only on the digital version of the album

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Credits

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Danilo Ženko at Bejsmen in Maribor

Recorded on January 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2022
Mixed on February, 2022
Mastered on July, 2022

Graphics and layout by Karen Minden

Produced by Blaz Svagan and Aut Records

Description

Sound in Time was recorded in January 2022 and it is a trans-cultural project full of fresh and modern musical concepts, flirting with the New York music scene, while also incorporating more Balkan melodic and rhythmic elements/structures.
Italian vibraphonist Nazareno Caputo, who last year was chosen as the artist’s “best debut album” by the New York Jazz Times, participates in the record.
Other internationally recognized musicians also participate in the album:
Brazilian drummer Matheus Jardim (collaborated with Raul de Souza et al.), double bassist Miha Koren (Johnatan Kreisberg et al.), and trumpeter Boris Majcen (Dave Weckl et al.).

“…The songs on this record are passionate and tell a complete story from front to back. Gatekeepers: pay attention to Blaž.” – Noah Preminger

“Blaz is a strong composer and player. His interesting fresh ideas are pushing the music forward.” – Joris Teepe

“…Keep an eye on this cat as he will deliver much more!” – Jure Pukl

“Blaž shows incredible devotion and love for this music and he is constantly creative. This album is a great debut from a musician that is not willing to sacrifice his sincere musical voice!” – Marko Churnchetz

“As players – and inherently fans of the music – we are always interested in searching for unique voices out there. Blaž Švagan is that refreshing identity that emerges once in a blue moon. After listening to Blaž’s record, Sound In Time, I was excited to hear his specific and unique articulation and the fire, fierceness, and energy in his sound. The songs on this record are passionate and tell a complete story from front to back. Gatekeepers: pay attention to Blaž.” – Noah Preminger

“Equipped with tradition, flirting with the future, and rooted in the moment are all ingredients that allow jazz and improvised music to evolve. Blaž demonstrates just that, adding a high level of musicianship, technique, and the full spectrum of emotional maturity to his playing. Keep an eye on this cat as he will deliver much more!” – Jure Pukl

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