Raised in the 60s by free-spirited artists living like gypsies in picturesque locations like Cheyene Walk, Chelsea or Cornwall, Klay D-C (AKA Klay Dumas-Copas) is a master of creating musical tapestries that are full of flavor and life.  His latest solo release, Ritmo, is a magical musical journey that combines technical prowess with an ear for colorful melodies.
 
A natural story-teller, the first track, "Mungabunga," introduces us to a soft acoustic piano before blossoming into a wiggy, upbeat number garnished with salsa rhythms.  The totally unexpected arrangement dances between the acoustic piano and electric instruments (guitar and bass) in a melodic tease that excites and intoxicates.

The musical stories continue to unfold with the title track, "Ritmo," a musical stew seasoned with piano jazz chords, Latin rhythms and electric pop sensibilities. Other numbers like "Azure" and "Something" else touch upon a romantic side that lingers.

A master composer that is comfortable with a large range of colors on his palette, "Wadyawant?" highlights the artist's ability to shift flawlessly between dark and light. He uses the emotional context of the arrangement to create a piece that continually moves the listener forward.  "Coast Road" is a bit more melancholy, while "Bounce" flirts with a jolly self-confidence.

"Some people say they don't like jazz because they don't understand it.  Ritmo means 'rhythm' in Spanish and Italian. The album is simply a collection of tunes that express how I felt when I wrote each one.  I want the fans to simply feel the music and the rhythms.  Anyone that can feel something in our music understands it.  That's what music is about to me," said Klay.

www.klaydc.com

Guitarist Rob Tardik has been nominated as"Guitarist of the Year" for the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.

"[The Right Time] It is an album that listeners can sit back and play to overand over again..." - Susan Frances, JazzReview.com

Go to www.canadiansmoothjazzawards.com and cast your vote now.

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