An exciting and energetic combination of new sounds, where percussive grooves and enchanting vocals are intertwined with lyrical melodies. The concept, which has roots in African traditions with hints of classical European and American jazz, makes the music and the experience of listening to it truly unique. Tracks from Gino Sitson's upcoming album 'VoiStrings' to be released in November 10, 2014 on Buda Records/Universal in Europe; North American release: March 2015. GINO SITSON « VoiStrings » Featuring : Lonnie Plaxico (Double bass), Jody Redhage (Cello), Lev 'Ljova' Zhurbin (Viola), Helio Alves (Piano), Willard Dyson (Drums) & Charenee Wade (vocal on track 13). Previous cds are still available: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sitson http://ginositson.bandcamp.com/ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sitson Thanks for your support! Stay tuned. www.ginositson.com 'An extraordinarily pliable voice in settings rich with melody, emotion and rhythm...his gift for melody and his persuasive powers for interpretation establish an instant connection for listeners...always fascinating.' Don Heckman - LOS ANGELES TIMES 'Vocalist Gino Sitson approaches jazz singing with an acute appreciation for rhythmic ingenuity.' Time Out New York 'This sunny set of African-flavored vocal jazz is fresh, surprising and utterly unique... Sitson's launches his stunningly pliant voice into high register arcs, eerie sound effects and vocal/body-percussion.' Forrest Dylan Bryant - Jazz Times
Apr 4, 2012 - amazing range as a vocalist and the crack instrumental. Dick Sarpola, Mike Campenni, Chembo Corniel, Kat Gang; Gino Sitson's VoiStrings. “Gino Sitson, a New Yorker from Cameroon, sings modal songs that repatriate African-influenced jazz. Also, using his body for percussion, he performs vocal solos that evoke all sorts of voices, instruments and natural sounds, as if Bobby McFerrin had a brother steeped in African polyphony.”.
- Genre
- Vocal-Afro-Classical-Jazz
Contains tracks
Suite for John by Gino Sitson, PhD
published on 1'>
Other albums by Gino Sitson
Review
Gino Sitson has a soul brother in singer Al Jarreau. The Cameroonian and the American seem to share a particular bond in their tastes, world views, and the ways they make music. For both, the voice is the thing, the ways it can be used, and how the body itself can be a musical instrument. And like his more famous counterpart, Sitson is a master at what he does. Performing alone, as on the glowing 'Complex City,' or fronting a small jazz group, as he does for much of Song 'Zin..., he's someone who loves and caresses every note. Whether you can understand his words or not, the meaning is always abundantly clear from his tone. But his voice isn't his only instrument. He's also more than adept at body percussion, and his African background means he's coming from a different place rhythmically and melodically on everything -- but also his education in ehtnomusicology has made him familiar with a range of global styles, many of which peek through here, from post-bop to Afro-jazz, to more traditional styles and ideas which have yet to be named. It's smooth, deliciously silky, and packed with a love of music few can muster. ~ Chris Nickson
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- 1Ngoyak'Gino Sitson3:42
- 2Lovely Dany-JoGino Sitson4:38
- 3Paper!Gino Sitson4:53
- 4Wo ou WoGino Sitson2:51
- 5Pretty CGino Sitson2:15
- 6Bi NyaiGino Sitson5:5
- 7VocassikoGino Sitson1:27
- 8La Lo MounGino Sitson4:53
- 9PassingGino Sitson1:44
- 10400 Years AfterGino Sitson4:38
- 11Colored ManGino Sitson4:37
- 12Song Zin'..Gino Sitson3:47
- 13Super LerieGino Sitson6:17
- 14Yopougon [Poy Tyci]Gino Sitson0:38
- 15Lensin'Gino Sitson4:22
- 16Compl-CityGino Sitson1:47