RECORDS
"Live at the M/darbnīca Vol 1"
The burgeoning Latvian jazz scene has been captured in Riga's cultural center and the famous jazz venue M/Darbnīca. Thirteen concerts were recorded entirely analog, live direct-to-tape from August 2022 to January 2023, showcasing literally who's who in Latvian jazz today.
The vinyl record has been reviewed in various media outlets, including tv3.lv, nra.lv, LTV1, LSM.LV, Kilograms Kultūras, and Diena.
It has also garnered attention in international media such as Downbeat and the Europe Jazz Network.
Releases October 27, 2023
Recorded from August 2022 to January 2023, at the M/Darbnīca, Riga, Latvia.
Recording Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Tapes prepared for vinyl release by Mareks Ameriks and Mārtiņš Krastiņš
Analog Mastering at Jersika Studio. Mastering Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
The lacquers were cut at MY45
Digital Mastering at HELI media. Mastering Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Compilation produced by Mareks Ameriks and Maija Moira Mazanova.
Photo: Maija Moira Mazanova.
Sleeve Design: Edgars Ameriks.
Vadims Dmitrijevs Quintet - INTEGRATION!
Young and promising Latvian trombonist's debut on Jeriska Records as well as first ever trombone-lead release in label's catalogue.
Inspired by Hamburg city where Vadim studied and formed his quintet the album references such jazz greats as Curtis Fuller, Thelonious Monk, Freddie Hubbard, Brandford and Wynton Marsalis. Recorded live Direct-to-Tape at the Riga's jazz club M/Darbnīca.
Vadims Dmitrijevs - Trombone, Kamil Husyainov - Tenor Saxophone, ,Sophia Oster - Piano, Timon Kraemer - Double bass, Bastian Menz - Drums.
Vadims Dmitrijevsthe was nominated for "Young Musician of the Year" Grand Music Award 2023 (GMA) – the highest form of recognition within Latvia's musical landscape.
The vinyl record has been reviewed in various Latvian media outlets, including nra.lv, delfi.lv, LR1, LSM.LV and Diena.
All music composed by Vadims Dmitrijevs, except "The Hunt" composed by Timon Kraemer and "How Little I Knew" composed by Buggy Braune.
Recorded on December 03, 2022, at the M/Darbnīca, Riga, Latvia.
Recording Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Tapes prepared for vinyl release by Mareks Ameriks and Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
The lacquers were cut at duophonic by Moritz Illner.
Digital Mastering at HELI media. Mastering Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Executive Producer: Mareks Ameriks..
Photo: Emīlija Paula Andersone and Maija Moira Mazanova
Sleeve Design: Edgars Ameriks.