Svadharma by Richard Brookens Jazz

These well-recorded, atmospheric world beat grooves are sure to appeal to listeners who like the notion of raga-hard bop hybrids like 'Bop-Ras' and 'Dharana' or the fusion of Celtic and Chinese motifs in 'Dizi Gigue'

[David Lewis, Cadence Magazine]

On Svadharma I had great fun exploring the mix of Jazz, Flamenco, and Funk or Blues, with music and instruments from China, Japan, India, Ireland, Africa, and the Caribbean. Woodwinds including Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones, Bamboo Flutes from India and China, percussion from Africa, South America, and Asia, mixed with vocals, drum sets, acoustic piano, acoustic bass, violin.

I had a friend that financed what I call the “original Yellow Bell recordings” which consisted of a totally under rehearsed group of the best musicians I knew. We spent two hours placing mics for the two full drum sets, Acoustic and Electric bassists, and two percussionists. Writing this I realize it sounds a little like Noah’s Ark! We also had acoustic grand piano and myself on various woodwinds. We did the original sessions live with this group and then I added some instrumental like vocals later. Half of this CD including Bell Peace, Yellow Bell Pop, Sea Gospel, Dharana, Dhyana, and Reprise (Dharana) were all products of these sessions.

Richard is an arranger/composer and multi-instrumentalist performing on saxophones (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone), flutes (C and Alto), and clarinets (Bb and Bass), Tabla drums (from India), Udu (Clay Pots), Native American Indian Flutes, and bamboo flutes from India (Bansuri) and China (Dizi).

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