DESCRIPTION:
CD release of the A.J.C. + Rik Mol: "Traveling East"
and Tour in Asia September 2014:

Traveling East is the result of an inspired symbiosis between our trio the Amsterdam Jazz Connection (A.J.C.) and the rising young Dutch trumpeter Rik Mol. Rik has already achieved a star-like status across Europe for the stylistic way he performs. His style perfectly matches the sound of the A.J.C, and he has joined us to strengthen our creative connection between Amsterdam and Asia.

This release is the follow-up to our live debut album which featured the illustrious Dutch alto saxophonist, Benjamin Herman. In the past three years, the AJC has had three successful tours in Asia highlighted by a memorable performance at the infamous Tokyo Jazz Festival. We now continue 'traveling east' for concerts in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, with many yet to come.

All of the recording techniques we used are “old school,” and replicate the stereo-image production methods used in the Blue Note Records of the nineteen-fifties. We utilized everything from authentic retro microphones to analog metal-plate reverbs - to recreate a perfect representation of the music of a bygone era. With fresh arrangements of jazz standards and three contemporary originals, Traveling East is a musical experience that is not about the destination, yet rather the journey!

Through our music, we hope that we can make a contribution to the listeners’ journey toward freedom and happiness!

The A.J.C.
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2014 September Release Tour Schedule

03-09-2014 Tokyo, Japan | Jazz Club Body and Soul
04-09-2014 Koga, Japan | Cafe Ups
05-09-2014 Tokyo, Japan | Gyoranji Temple
06-09-2014 Nagoya, Japan | Star Eyes
07-09-2104 Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan | Nanjo Jazz
08-09-2014 Miyako-jima, Japan | Cafe Breath
09-09-2014 Ishigaki Jima, Japan | Scare Crow
10-09-2014 Naha, Okinawa, Japan | Parker’s Mood
11-09-2014 Hong Kong | Club Peel Fresco
12-09-2014 Hong Kong | Club Peel Fresco
13-09-2014 Macau, Macau | Jazz Club
14-09-2014 Taipei Taiwan | Sappho da Base
16-09-2014 Kaohsiung, Taiwan | Jazz Club Marsalis