FunCOOLio Records

FunCOOLio - Vol. 2

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Limited Edition Release On Audio Cassette Tape. For analogue sound fans - Limited Edition of audio cassettes (MC), 50 copies only. Cassette...

Limited Edition Release On Audio Cassette Tape. For analogue sound fans - Limited Edition of audio cassettes (MC), 50 copies only. Cassette release include: transparent shell, white ferric type tape, J-card and mp3 320k files download card.

Funcoolio is a jazz fusion quartet from Latvia that plays sonic games with the local jazz traditions of earlier times but does not forget about these days as well.

Released on cassette at the very end of 2021, the album is also released on vinyl, which is the most authentic format for it. A light old-school feeling is intertwined with modern musical coquetry and sometimes jamming, as the Latvian quartet plays together with internationally known local saxophonist Deniss Pashkevich, as well as colleagues from France (saxophonist Fred Hormain), Germany (flautist Ilja Gussarov) and the United Kingdom (Rhodes piano player Michael Kasper).

FunCOOLio - Vol. 2 - Audio Cassette Tape

The main author in the band is the experienced guitarist, George Panfilov, bassist Denis Gradalev also joins in writing, and Hammond organ player Vladimir Tuzov and drummer Yuri Osipovich add pretty colourful accents. If you are also interested in Vol. 1, then look back to 2014. On the other hand, Vol. 3 could be expected in 2024.

FunCOOLio is a creative union of like-minded persons - guitarist George Panfilov, drummer Juri Osipovich, bass guitarist Denis Gradalev, saxophone player Fred Hormain and organist Vladimir Tuzov.

With this line-up, FunCOOLio has been successfully performing on stage for the last ten years. It is best to listen to the ensemble live, but their second studio album perfectly conveys the energy of the live performances.

FunCOOLio - Volume 2 is the second studio album by FunCOOLio.

The authors of the compositions on the album "VOL 2" are guitarist George Panfilov and bass guitarist Denis Gradalev. The material for the album was prepared during live performances and supplemented with new ideas, ripening for studio recording. Jazz musicians and friends of the band from Latvia, Estonia/Germany, France and Great Britain took part in the creation of the album. Each of the musicians on the release managed to put something of their own in the initial idea, and fill it with personal experience.

Album: FunCOOLio - Volume 2
Label: FunCOOLio Records - FNK002
Series: Audio Cassette Tape
Format: Cassette Tape, Audio Tape, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition
Released: 3 November 2021
Country: Latvia
Composers: Gradalev, Panfilov
Genres: Jazz, Soul, Funk

Audio Cassette Tape Tracks:

Side A:

1. Funky Generation 03:02
2. Dangerous Angel 04:12
3. Anticipation 1:09
4. Talk On The Road 05:51
5. Clock 04:50

Side B: 

6. Pearl of Riga 04:02
7. Summer Rain 02:44
8. Key to My Heart 04:02
9. Medley 03:31
10. Cream Jam 05:02

Total time: 00:37:16

Limited Edition Cassette

Instruments: Electric guitar, Keyboard, Saxophone, Drums, Electric bass
Original Recording Format: Analog
Producer: Denis Gradalev
Recording Engineer: Denis Gradalev
Release Date: November 3, 2021

For analogue sound fans - Limited Edition of audio cassettes (MC), 50 copies only.
Cassette release includes the transparent shell, white ferric type tape, J-card and mp3 320k files download card.

"FunCOOLio" is a Latvian instrumental funk/fusion band, formed in 2011, in Riga, Latvia. The band play original compositions in the style of BALTIC FUSION and it brings a pleasant listening experience.

FunCOOLio Audio Cassette Tapes released November 3, 2021

George Panfilov: acoustic and electric guitar, composition (1-8)
Denis Gradalev: fretless and electric bass, percussion(9), composition (2, 9, 10)
Jurij Osipovich: drums, percussion (1-10)
Vladimir Tuzov: Hammond organ (2, 8, 9,10) and Perle organ (6)
Fred Hormain: alto saxophone (1, 2, 9), soprano saxophone (8)
Deniss Pashkevich: tenor saxophone (6, 10)
Ilja Gussarov: flute (1, 4, 5, 7)
Michael Kasper: Rhodes piano, keyboards (1,4,5,7,9)
Igor Smolin: Hammond organ (1)

Produced by Denis Gradalev 

Co-produced by George Panfilov
Recorded and mixed by Denis Gradalev at Funcoolio Records
Mastering by Kaspars Putrins
The cover design by Dmitry Makonnen

Photo on the front cover, George, Denis, Jurij, Vladimir by Mihail Korolkov. Fred photo by Quentin. Deniss, Ilja and Michael photo by Vadim Nagorny.

Limited Edition Release On Audio Cassette Tape. For analogue sound fans - Limited Edition of audio cassettes (MC), 50 copies only. Cassette release include: transparent shell, white ferric type tape, J-card and mp3 320k files download card.

FunCOOLio Vol. 2 - Aduio Casssette Tape Release

Made in Latvia with Love to Analogue and Music On Tape. 

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