Baiju Bhatt & Red Sun - Eastern Sonata (2018) [Hi-Res]

Virtuoso, energetic, enthusiastic: the compositions of the Indian-Swiss violinist Baiju Bhatt are drenched in rhythmical finesse and melodious runs that go straight to the ears. Supported by his band, Red Sun, the performer from the Romandie skillfully interweaves influences from Jazz, World and Rock and thus create his very own sound somewhere between the Orient and the Occident. The band’s new album, Eastern Sonata, is released on the Berlin label QFTF, and features some of the most prominent artists in the contemporary Jazz/World fusion scene.

"Red Sun burns hot and deep" (David Balakrishnan, Grammy Winner)

"auf energetisch hohem Pegel und im besten Sinn routiniert" (BeJazz Transnational Competition)

"Leader Baiju Bhatt makes a potent point for where Jazz-Violin can go in 2018" (UK Vibes)

"Des lignes rythmiques fracassantes de régularité évoquent l’épopée renversante d’un Weather Report et d’un Shakti entremêlés" (L’Abri)

"Red Sun’s music appears accessible, catchy and refreshing. Bhatt manages his bandmates with a strong creative voice and vision, and forms a tight band complex, with a unique sound and outstanding repertoire." (QFTF)

Baiju Bhatt, violin
Valentin Conus, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Mark Priore, piano
Blaise Hommage, electric bass
Cyril Regamey, drums