Yosef Gutman*, Itay Sher - Unity (CD)

Brand new sealed copy! (As a result, cannot confirm runout) "Advance copy, not for distribution" printed on CD wallet

Bassist and composer Yosef-Gutman Levitt and Soul Song Records are pleased to share UNITY, a stirring collaboration between Levitt and guitarist Itay Sher. Buoyed by the expansive sound of chamber orchestra (arranged by Levitt’s longtime musical partner Gilad Ronen), Levitt and Sher approach Hasidic Jewish *nigunim* (liturgical melodies) in a spirit of harmonic and improvisational exploration. Two original pieces by Sher, “The Way Back Home” and “Rain Melody,” complete this captivating program.

Yosef Gutman’s modest, soulful playing radiates a thoughtful beauty, a bright colored land of sound. A sound that’s drawn by the quill of the soul, tradition and world music influences, something completely unique and ever changing. A music that is rooted in Jerusalem but draws on global inspirations.

Housed in a cardboard replica LP cover.

Format: CD

Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country:    Israel  
Released:  2024
Genre:       Jazz
Style:         

Track listing:

1. Tsama Lecha Nafshi I 2:49
2. Tsama Lecha Nafshi II 4:11
3. Kremenchoger I 2:39
4. Nigun Ga'aguim I 3:32
5. Nigun Ga'aguim II 2:58
6. Rain Melody 2:24
7. The Way Back Home 4:39
8. Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim 2:31
9. Kremenchoger II 2:04

Credits: 

Acoustic Guitar - Itay Sher
Engineer, Mixed By - Richard King
Producer, Double Bass, Acoustic Bass, Composed By - Yosef-Gutman Levitt
Reeds, Arranged By, Composed By - Gilad Ronen