Langestraat, Ronald
Light Years Away
New material from the enigmatic Mr Langestraat. TIP!
"One afternoon a couple of years ago, an excited Ronald Langestraat could barely contain himself. "Ive started dancing!"
he exclaimed. "I never did it before - I'd always admired it in the past, but just wasnt able to move like that!" But
then, at the ripe old age of 81, Ronald was gripped by the urge to respond to the rhythm and express himself in this
physical way.
For a man whos dedicated his life to music, in particular Jazz with a funky Latin inflection, it feels like an
especially sage realization - like the treasure at the end of a long quest, or the princess after the end-game boss. The
prize is freedom, and the shapes we make on the dance floor are mirrored in that piano solo over the stanzas - a caravan
that trips from smokey basement clubs all the way to Shivas Tandava on the edge of the universe.
The music on this album is inspired by this revelation. Although these songs were written many moons ago, their
interpretation is modern, full of renewed energy, with young, yet well-worn players. While it slots neatly into the
daily music practice that Ronald adheres to, its a new chapter in a story that is still being written - and an
invitation to get in touch with your dancing self and try out some new moves."
Price
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Format
LP · 1 disc
Release
01-12-2022
Label
Item-nr
978368
EAN
0000000000000
Availability
Not in stock
Tracks
Title
Artist
1
ENERGY IN SPACE
2
WORKING EVERY DAY
3
DOUBLE STAR PART I-III
4
CHET BAKER
5
MAMBO MAGIC
6
ALPHA CENTAURI
7
FREEDOM