Theodosii Spassov
Theodosii Spassov is the first Bulgarian musician who successfully synthesizes Bulgarian folk music with other genres, mostly jazz. His first attempts were in his student years, and his project with Milcho Leviev (1990) leads him to the world stage. This is followed by his concerts with Albert Mangelsdorf, with the percussionist from India Trilok Gurtu, the ethno-jazz stars Rabih Abou-Khalil and Glen Velez, the Canadian singer Kareen Young, Andy Sheppard, Mark Johnson, the Greek musicians Dionisis Savopulos, Kostas Theodorou, the world- famous Riverdance formation...
Theodosii Spassov has played with almost all Bulgarian jazz musicians. Recently, he has cooperated with colleagues from the Balkan countries. Together they have launched two projects – “Balkan Horses” and “Balkan Winds.
His music has been warmly applauded in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Germany, Greece, Holland, India, Israel, Japan, Nepal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the U.K., the USA and many more countries.
Performed by: Theodosii Spassov (kaval and vocals), Vesselin Koichev (guitar), Docho Panov (bass-guitar), Simeon Shterev (flute), Roumen Toskov (piano), Vesselin Vesselinov-Eco (double-bass),Stoyan Yankulov (drums), Milcho Leviev (piano), Ruschuk Trio,Peter Petrov (tenor-saxophone), Vesselin Nikolov Sextet,Yildiz Ibrahimova (vocals), Radoul Nachkov (drums), Boris Dinev (percussions), Ognyan Videv (guitar), Acoustic Version, Anatoly Vapirov (soprano-saxophone), Georgi Donchev (double-bass), Stefka Onikian (vocals), Nikolai Dragnev (guitar), Dimiter Shanov (bass-guitar)
[1] Horo with Kaval - music by Darin Barnev 5'50''
[2] Rhodope Song - music by Roumen Toskov 4'27''
[3] Old Wives' Tales - music by Theodosii Spassov 6'54''
[4] Paleontologomania - music by Theodosii Spassov 2'57"
[5] Satin Doll - music by Duke Ellington 5'55''
[6] Pendata - music by Pendata 2'29''
[7] Song about the Couscous - music by Vesselin Nikolov 6'20''
[8] Samba Rachenitsa - music by Darin Barnev 4'44''
[9] Gyurkata - music by Theodosii Spassov 5'03''
[10] A Little Something out of Nothing - music by Theodosii Spassov 2'03''
[11] Rada - folk song 4'13''
[12] For Nicky - music by Theodosii Spassov 4'40''
[13] Christmas Eve with Bells - music by Theodosii Spassov 2'52''
DDD 59'02''
This third in succession CD of kaval-player Theodosii Spassov, an unusual phenomenon in the music-performing art, is an emanation of love for music and improvisation. At the same time, the term bratimene means spiritual closeness between people of common souls, tastes, moral and aesthetic values. That is why the virtuoso kaval-player and improviser has made a selection of pieces recorded between 1983 and 1998, on different occasions, with different friends from the circle of musicians, poets and artists to which he has always belonged. Some of them are his own compositions that have made him famous. The release presents a unique fusion of folk and jazz music, of bright musical personalities, who perform with an unmatched feeling for ensemble. These are 13 brilliant compositions and performances that bring real aesthetic joy and satisfaction.
