Rackipov, Errol
First Orbit, 2015, CD
Instrument: Vibes
Issue: 21.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 
O’s Notes: Errol plays vibes, marimba and tupan leading a sextet that includes premier guitarist and fellow Bulgarian Hristo Vitchev. “Jumble”, the title track and “Folk Dance” have a slight klezmer bent while most of the rest of Rackipov’s originals have a cool Modern Jazz/Fusion character. Lubomir Gospodinov, the other Bulgaian in the band, does a fine job with the melodies especially on “Dill Man” and “Wild River”. We found Pictures From A Train Window to be a rewarding listening experience with many perspectives.
Publicist: First Orbit Sounds
