Switrecords

MANAGEMENT

We would like to inform you that Switrecords will be present at the Jazzahead-Bremen to be held on 17 to 19th april 08 (desk Catalonia Music(ICIC) Stand E02).
Cellphone: +34 619316553/+34 669290288.

Switrecords is a company dedicated to the promotion of jazz, both live in concert and studio recording, with an open and flexible outlook, keeping in peace with our times.

*-IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO

“In a sentimental groove“.

Ignasi Terraza: Piano
Jean Pierre Derouard: Drums
Pierre Bousaguet: Double-bass

Mp3 El cant dels ocells

*- RAMÓN FOSSATI & TONI SOLÀ & IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO

“The Black Key”

Toni Solà – tenor sax
Ramon Fossati – trombon
Ignasi Terraza – piano
Jules Bikoko o Dimitri Skidanov – double-bass
Jean Pierre Derouard o Esteve Pi – drums

“The Black Key” is the last studio CD by this fresh group. Trombonist Ramon Fossati and the up-and-coming tenor sax of Toni Solà, are backed by the serious rhythm work of pianist Ignasi Terraza trio, introducing a set made of musical complicities that takes profit of a wise combination of standards and originals. This quintet is a rich and virtuous project featuring the same spirit that in the 50s was moving Art Blakey or Horace Silver, among others, to reincorporating in his music the “key” that had been giving force and identity to the Afro-American culture. This way leads today to Fossati, Solá and Terraza to submerge in the Blues, the Gospel or the New Orleans marching bands sounds to enrich its speech with new experiences, meeting again a fascinating tradition.

Press: Revista JAÇ · Diari de Terrassa · Diari El Punt

Award ENDERROCK 2008: Mejor disco de JAZZ

{Vídeo Premis Enderrock}

Mp3 Silom Village

 

*-THE BARCELONA JAZZ ORQUESTRA
¡Barcelona’s got a Big Band!

The Barcelona Jazz Orquestra is the city of Barcelona’s first permanent big band. It was created in the autumn of 1996 at Taller de Músics de Barcelona (Barcelona’s Musicians’ Workshop), with the aim of making jazz accessible to all kinds of audiences, combining technical virtuosity with the intimate atmosphere that is the essence of true jazz.

The BJO brings together tradition and innovation, since it also dedicates itself to all the modern trends that are renewing the spirit of jazz, offering both the classic repertoire of legendary figures like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, and Dizzy Gillespie and pieces by contemporary composers and arrangers.

The orchestra includes among its members some of the best-known musicians in the city, as well as famous names from further afield, such as the pianist Ignasi Terraza, saxophonists Víctor de Diego and Xavi Figuerola, and the brilliant Parisian drummer Jean-Pierre Derouard.

The ensemble is under the musical direction of the young trombonist Dani Alonso, who brings his own special qualities of vitality and energy to the task of continuing the work begun by the orchestra’s founder and former director, Oriol Bordas.

The Barcelona Jazz Orquestra was created in the autumn of 1996 at Barcelona’s Taller de Músics (Musicians’ Workshop). The project, founded and initially directed by the prestigious vibraphonist Oriol Bordas, has always aspired from its earliest days to become the first permanent big band in the city of Barcelona.

Both under its original name as the Barcelona Swing Orquestra - Taller de Músics Big Band and later in its now definitive guise as the Barcelona Jazz Orquestra, it gave over 150 concerts throughout Catalonia and all over Spain during the period up to the year 2000.

During this time it performed on the music circuits organized by the Barcelona Provincial Council, in theatres and local town and village festivals, as well as participating in prestigious jazz festivals, such as those of Terrassa, San Sebastian, Minorca, Sitges and Cap Roig.

During the course of 1999, the Barcelona Jazz Orquestra performed once a week on a regular basis at the “Sala Apolo” in collaboration with various lindy hop associations from the city of Barcelona, holding “Swing Dances”, highly original events which were greeted with great enthusiasm by both the public and the press.
It also went on a number of tours, accompanied by leading figures from the international jazz scene, including musicians of the calibre of Frank Wess, a former member of Count Basie’s orchestra, and Jesse Davis, a young saxophonist of great renown.

Musicians of the Barcelona Jazz Orquestra

Saxs
Victor de Diego
Juli Aymí
Pep Pascual
Xavier Figuerola
Joan Chamorro

Trumpets
Alberto Pérez
Dennis Hernández
Roqui Albero
Juan de Diego

Trombons
Dani Alonso
Jordi Giménez
Josep Tutusaus
Víctor Correa

Piano: Ignasi Terraza
Double-bass: Manel Álvarez
Drums: Jean Pierre Derouard
Voice: Susana Sheiman

{Vídeo Barcelona Jazz Orchestra + Nicholas Payton}

SPECIAL TOURS

*-”RONALD BAKER & IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO”
Exclusively this year 2008 with MADMA

Ignasi Terraza: Piano
Nono Fernandez o Dimitri Skidanov: Double-bass
Esteve Pi: Drums
Ronald Baker: Voice/Trumpet

Ronald Baker is one of the most respected new emerging talents on today’s contemporary jazz scene. His controlled expressive voice reveals influences of George Benson, Al Jarreau and Eddie Jefferson.
His trumpet playing is warm and sensitive utilising clear and melodic “be bop” phrasing. Supported by three of our best local musicians, Baker’s music evokes an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of his namesake Chet (Baker), the master of the trumpet/vocal mix. Ronald Baker performs a variety of original compositions and favourite standards.

{Vídeo} {Gran noche de jazz en el Keyboard}

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*-”TÊTE A TÊTE” HOMENAJE A TETE MONTOLIU
DADO MORONI & IGNASI TERRAZA /PIANO DUO

*- “REMEMBERING ELLA”
SUSANA SHEIMAN & IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO featuring BOBBY DURHAM
On Tour. APRIL/2008:
Available: 9 to 17 April.

Voice: Susana Sheiman
Piano: Ignasi Terraza
Double-bass: Nono Fernandez
Drums: Bobby Durham
Proposal:

Remembering Ella

The singer Susana Sheiman is a revelation, one of the emerging talents of our country, backed by the best trio on the scene, led by Ignasi Terraza, together paying hommage to the great dame of jazz vocal, Ella Fitzgerald. The trio includes the legendary drummer Bobby Durham who himself backed Ella for ten years, with a fiery swing.

*-”BRAD LEAHLI QUARTET”

*-”BOBBY DURHAM TRIO”

*-IGNASI TERRAZA-JESPER LUNDGAARD-AXEL RIEL

AND ALSO…

*-”IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO & RANDY GREER”

Ignasi Terraza: Piano
Dimitri Skidanov: Double-bass
Jean Pierre Derouard: Drums
Randy Greer: Vocal

{Vídeo}

*-”ORIOL ROMANI-IGNASI TERRAZA DUO”

*- “J.M.FARRAS & IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO”

Piano: Ignasi Terraza
Double-bass: Dimitri Skidanov
Drums. Jean Pierre Derouard
Trumpet: J.M.Farrás

Proposal:

Jose Maria Farras and Ignasi Terraza represent two of the most respected musicians on Spain’s jazz scene today. Together over many years they have undertaken many projects, the highlights being a quartet recording and various appearances at festivals.Today they are performing with a quintet, joined by a great saxophonist, Brad Leali, whose brilliant sound, agile phrasing and great sense of swing, make him an ideal collaborator for J.M. Farras and Ignasi Terraza…a real musical fiesta..a very live jazz, from swing to hard bop, a fresh sound full of feeling and strength.

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*-”IGNASI TERRAZA TRIO & SUSANA SHEIMAN”

Ignasi Terraza: piano
Nono Fernandez/ Dimitri Skidanov: contrabajo
Jean Pierre Derouard/ Esteve Pi/Aldo Caviglia: batería
Susana Sheiman: voz

{Vídeo}

Proposal:

A sincere passion, a strong and sensual voice where it’s possible to appreciate the style of Aretha Franklin and Nancy Wilson, part of the personality of Susana. Their presence on the scene is dynamic and explosive, and ultimately magnetizan charm. Since her recent arrival in Barcelona, Susana Sheiman is the singer of The Barcelona JAZZ Orchestra and has collaborated frequently with the pianist Ignasi Terraza, with whom they’re preparing an upcoming disc.

*-IGNASI TERRAZA /PIANO

Piano Solo Ignasi Terraza

Mp3 Piano Solo