Damian Draghici - The American Dream (2016)

A pioneer and the first one ever to perform Jazz on the pan flute, Damian Draghici is a virtuoso who has proven his mastery and documented his fresh and innovative approach to jazz on this instrument. The album features groundbreaking emotive music, innovative, virtuosic genres and original sounds mixed in new and inventive ways. This eclectic collection of songs features legendary musicians, such as Arturo Sandoval, Michel Camilo, Chris Botti, Eddie Daniels and a stellar cast of first call players. Together they deliver new versions of some choice standards plus compositions by Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Lee Morgan, Pat Metheny, and many more. You will be amazed by the virtuosity and the beautiful playing of this eclectic collection. It’s a must-have for any jazz aficionado.

TRACKLIST

01. Donna Lee (feat. Arturo Sandoval)
02. Ceora (feat. Chris Botti)
03. Giant Steps (feat. Eddie Daniels)
04. From Within (feat. Michel Camilo)
05. Spain
06. Modinha (feat. Luciana Souza)
07. You Must Believe in Spring
08. My Song
09. More Than Yesterday
10. See the World
11. Curumin (feat. Frank Gambale)
12. Waltz for Debbie
13. One Note Samba