Tommy Schneider & Friends - The Hidden Port: Nice Eight Super Rock - Blues Tracks by Tommy Schneider feat. Adrian Stern, Philippe Chrétien and Massimo Buonanno. One of the best tape albums in your collection.
The 2012 album "The Hidden Port" of the formation "Tommy Schneider & Friends" in the line-up Adrian Stern (guitars, percussion), Philippe Chrétien (saxophone) Massimo Buonanno (drums, percussion) and Tommy Schneider (Hammond organ, flute, percussion) was released in April 2023 as a master tape copy. On the compilation "The Best Of" released in 2019, available only as a master tape copy, are the tracks "The Hidden Port" and "Take Five", that is, two of the eight tracks of the album "The Hidden Port".
The title "Funky Journey" sets the agenda for the entire album with notable excursions into blues, rock and jazz. The tracks "Ronnies Bonnies", "Cold Duck Time", "Wave Dance" and "Breakfast At Sprüngli's", were wonderfully interpreted with electric guitar and saxophone solos and a Hammond organ that is always played appropriately. The title track, "The Hidden Port", has the makings of a hit: the flute introduces a ballad that leads into a rocking core. "Take Five" impresses with a slow and forward rhythm. "Ocean Blues" ventures into blues rock without neglecting the funk and jazz. The tough bass line played by Tommy Schneider on the Hammond organ is striking. You can hear how well the four musicians harmonize and interact. The band leads very relaxed through the program. From the tape comes a round piece of album art to celebrate, really well done!
Yes, stroke of genius, which enriches the tape world, for audiophiles a "must have" with a very high enjoyment factor, including addiction potential.
Musicians:
- Hammond Organ, Flute - Tommy Schneider
- Drums, Percussion - Massimo Buonanno
- Guitar - Adrian Stern
- Saxophone - Philippe Chretien
The following musicians can be heard:
Adrian Stern, born in Zurich in 1975, is an excellent guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. His appearances on Swiss television under his own name or as a band member with well-known Swiss musicians testify to his great musical skills. He has released several albums of his own. On this compilation, his versatility can be heard.
Philippe Chrétien, born in Basel in 1958, was first taught piano and trumpet and founded the tenor saxophone in 1979. He developed his personal style. Listen to his unmistakable tone in harmony with his musical sensitivity. Motto: "He's got a killer sound!"
Hans Peter Bartsch, born in 1966, hails from the German Frankfurt am Main region. He is known as a session drummer and is also an excellent pianist. He plays in various music projects. His variability makes him a perfect fit for Tommy Schneider's music projects.
Massimo Buonanno, born in 1985 in Egnach (Switzerland), is a passionate live musician who, for example, played about 280 concerts in 2015 (with Seven, Gregor Meyle or Claude Diallo Situation, among others). At the turn of the year 2015 he played with Gregor Meyle at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in front of a million people - and now from the tape for you in your living room.
Tommy Schneider, born in Zurich in 1962, works as a composer, flutist, Hammond organist and producer. He plays with various bands and can look back on a total of five released albums (four studio and one live recording). Listen to his masterfully played Hammond organ with all its tonal nuances.
Stunning sound, a "must have" vinyl with a very high enjoyment factor, including addiction potential. Enjoy the excellent sound every time you play it.
The Kolibri Records label produces absolutely high-quality music on reel-to-reel tapes LP's and CDs. This makes fun with a lively and powerful sound. Master tape copy on recorders: Playback Studer A80R to Recording on Telefunken M15A with International Tape Path.
Above Tape In Format: Reel-To-Reel Tape, 15 ips, ¼", 2-Track Stereo, 10.5" NAB Reel, Album, IEC
Kolibri Records | Tommy Schneider & Friends - Hidden Port | Made in Switzerland
