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.
The Hidden Port By Tommy Schneider & Friends
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".
Music: FIVE STARS
Sound: FIVE STARS
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!
Album: Tommy Schneider & Friends - The Hidden Port
Country: Switzerland
Released: 2012
Genre: Jazz, Blues
Style: Cool Jazz
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Hammond Organ, Flute – Tommy Schneider
Drums, Percussion – Massimo Buonanno
Guitar – Adrian Stern
Saxophone – Philippe Crettien
Recorded in November 2011 & mixed in December 2011 at 2-inch records by Ralph Zünd, Goldau / Switzerland
Mastered in January 2012 at Echochamber by Dan Suter, Zurich, Switzerland
Producer – Ralph Zünd, Doris Schalch & Tommy Schneider
© 2012 Tommy Schneider - The Hidden Port - Kolibri Records - Switzerland
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