ImagiNation, by JASON HUNTER BALTIC QUARTET

ImagiNation

by JASON HUNTER BALTIC QUARTET

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

€15 EUR or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Black vinyl. 140 gr. First press. "Old style" laminated single sleeve cover. 2 page insert. All-analog recording

Includes unlimited streaming of ImagiNation via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

€22 EUR or more

1.	1 - 4 - E 05:59	buy track
2.	I Didn't Know What Time It Was 06:36 video	buy track
3.	Imagine That 06:32	buy track
4.	Lover Man 07:59	buy track
5.	Good For You 10:13	buy track

about

Jason Hunter Baltic Quartet consists of four well-known jazz artists from the Baltic states - Jason Hunter, an American trumpeter residing in Estonia, Augustas Baronas, a percussionist from Lithuania, Atis Andersons, a virtuoso of the "Hammond" electric organ, from Latvia, and Allan Kaljiste, an alto saxophonist from Estonia

Trumpeter, arranger and composer Jason Hunter combines modern jazz with the best musical traditions in style of Neo-Bop, Hard Bop and West Coast and his music can be considered a special refreshment for the mind, body and soul.

LP includes five tracks; three original compositions and two arrangements of jazz standards.

Jason Hunter about the all-analogue recording session:

The studio and engineering space were two small but cosy rooms filled with Vinyls, Artwork, Literature, and vintage instruments and recording equipment that inspired a very productive vibe and positive connection between the musicians and engineers immediately.

We got to work almost right away. Rehearsing the music and getting the recording levels just right.

Mareks and Martins were there to support the musicians at every turn. I felt relaxed enough to ask for anything we needed and when it was time to work they were ready to capture the music.

It was a great experience recording direct to tape. Trying to accomplish the best group take possible was difficult but the environment at the studio made us comfortable and inspired to accomplished something special.

Atis Andersons (Latvia) is a fantastic Organ player. My compositions and arrangements were made specifically with his Organ playing in mind. He brought a soulful and sophisticated sound to the album that I was very happy with.

Augustas Baronas (Lithuania) is one of the top jazz Drummers in the Baltics and plays masterfully. The music for the session required very different grooves and rhythms that he performed effortlessly all while adding his own personal touch and complementing the band. We are truly lucky to have him.

Allan Kaljaste (Estonia) on Alto Sax was a great addition to the project.
He is a very passionate and energetic player that adds a funky and soulful sound that fits perfectly with the band.

This album was recorded live direct to analog tape using a Studer A 80 1/4” two-track tape recorder without any editing or overdubbing.

credits

released November 3, 2023

Jason Hunter - trumpet, flugelhorn

Allan Kaljaste - alto saxophone

Atis Andersons - Hammond organ

Augustas Baronas - drums

All music composed by Jason Hunter, except "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" composed by Richard Rodgers and arranged by Jason Hunter and "Lover Man" composed by Jimmy Davis and arranged by Jason Hunter.

Recorded on September 11 and 12, 2021, at the LokoMotiv Room, Riga, Latvia.
Recording Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Tapes prepared for vinyl release by Mareks Ameriks and Mārtiņš Krastiņš
The lacquers were cut at duophonic by Moritz Illner.
Digital Mastering at HELI media. Mastering Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Produced by Mareks Ameriks.
Photo: Jānis Škapars
Sleeve Design: Edgars Ameriks.

℗ &©Jersika Records 2023

jersikarecords.com

license

about

Jersika Records Latvia

Jersika Records is an independent jazz and improvised music record label founded by Mareks Ameriks in Riga, Latvia, in 2017. Most of recordings on Jersika Records are made completely analogue – recorded live reel-to-reel to tape and cut directly to lacquer, but even those that went through digital domain are carefully mastered to preserve the warmth of the sound. ... more