A New Day

by Vana

Overview

Werner "Vana" Gierig is a fine pianist who in 2003 toured as a member of violinist Regina Carter's group. This set mostly features his trio with bassist Sean Conly and drummer Alvester Garnett, but has a guest appearance by Carter on "Gatinha Sabidinha" and occasional spots for percussionists, trombonist Christophe Schweizer (whose horn is just used for atmosphere), and background vocalists, particularly on the more Brazilian-oriented pieces like "Mating Call." Although the singalong near the end of "A New Day" (a tune based on "In a Mellow Tone") is likable, in reality none of the guests is really needed. The most rewarding selections showcase the trio, including the hard boppish "Low Features," the sensitive ballad "An Awakening Thought," "That's All," and the brief but driving "Moving On." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/08/2008
Label:	Twinz / Challenge Records
UPC:	0608917326628
Rank:	198574

Tracks

1. Low Features
2. Gatinha Sabidinha (Wise Little Cat)
3. An Awakening Thought
4. Olympia - The Baby Dolphin
5. That's All
6. Village Dance
7. Choice of Words
8. Moving On
9. A New Day
10. Mating Call
11. Gatinha's Exit

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Vana   Primary Artist
Regina Carter   Guest Artist,Violin,Vocals,Clapping,Handclapping
Mark Lambert   Clapping,Guest Artist,Handclapping,Caxixi,Shaker,Vocals
Sean Conly   Bass
Alvester Garnett   Drums,Surdo,Vocals,Clapping,Handclapping
Gino Sitson   Vocals,Guest Artist
Adriano Santos   Shaker,Repique,Tamborim,Percussion,Guest Artist
Christophe Schweizer   Trombone,Guest Artist
Vinicius Barros   Pandeiro,Tamborim,Guest Artist
Philip Hamilton   Vocals,Guest Artist
Werner "Vana" Gierig   Piano,Surdo,Vocals,Clapping,Handclapping
Don Falzone   Vocals,Clapping,Handclapping
Duduka Da Fonseca   Agogo,Caxixi,Shaker,Repique,Triangle,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Sean Conly   Composer
Regina Carter   Liner Notes
Alan Brandt   Composer
Alvester Garnett   Composer
Adriano Santos   Rhythmic Concept
Manfred Knoop   Mixing,Engineer
Iain Fraser   Engineer
Marcel van den Broek   Cover Photo,Cover Design
Werner "Vana" Gierig   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Overdub Engineer
Clemens Paskert   Mastering
Bob Haymes   Composer
Don Falzone   Vocal Ad-Libs