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The Gori Project

by Torben Westergaard

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    Coming just after the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and South Korea, The Gori Project brings together 2 renowned traditional South Korean musicians with 3 of Denmark’s most established jazz performers.

    Led by Danish bassist & composer Torben Westergaard, the album fuses together two diverse sets of instruments, styles, harmonies & melodies into a new cultural expression.

    “I’m fascinated by how we can use music in a wider perspective and in a more mindful way. How creativity and creation springs from the present moment and how to best facilitate that.”

    Marking his 13th album as a bandleader, Westergard’s electric bass grooves and atmospheric synth lay the foundation alongside two very different percussionists: the driving jazz-pop-sensibilities of Jacob Andersen and that of Byunggil Choi, traditional Korean music specialist. These three voices underpin the shimmering, filmic lines of Nordic trumpeter René Damsbak and the traditional zither-like gayagum playing from Eunhee Choi.

    The result: a deeply intriguing set of music which seems to effortlessly mix and meld the two styles and make it its own.

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1.
Far (Blandt Graner) 04:28
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2.
Orange 05:09
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3.
Turns 04:31
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4.
Indigo 04:42
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5.
Make No Gaps 03:43
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6.
South Korea, Denmark - The Blues in You 01:18
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7.
Beyond (Criticism and Praise) 04:43
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8.
Courage 04:56
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about

Music is the most precious thing. It surpasses all the borders and boundaries that we humans like to put up. It speaks directly, heart-to-heart, in a troubled world and reminds us of all the things we have in common. Luckily, we found an easy resonance between South Korea and Denmark in this project.

Coming just after the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and South Korea, The Gori Project brings together 2 renowned traditional South Korean musicians with 3 of Denmark’s most established jazz performers.

Led by Danish bassist & composer Torben Westergaard, the album fuses together two diverse sets of instruments, styles, harmonies & melodies into a new cultural expression.

“I’m fascinated by how we can use music in a wider perspective and in a more mindful way. How creativity and creation springs from the present moment and how to best facilitate that.”

Marking his 13th album as a bandleader, Westergard’s electric bass grooves and atmospheric synth lay the foundation alongside two very different percussionists: the driving jazz-pop-sensibilities of Jacob Andersen and that of Byunggil Choi, traditional Korean music specialist. These three voices underpin the shimmering, filmic lines of Nordic trumpeter René Damsbak and the traditional zither-like gayagum playing from Eunhee Choi.

The result: a deeply intriguing set of music which seems to effortlessly mix and meld the two styles and make it its own.

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released March 27, 2020

Eunhee Choi 최은희 (KR) – gayagum
Byunggil Choi 최병길 (KR) – Korean percussion
Jacob Andersen (DK) – percussion
Torben Westergaard (DK) – bass, keyboard, voice
René Damsbak (DK) – trumpet and electronics, voice (track 8)

All music by Torben Westergaard,
Except Make No Gap by Byunggil Choi, Eunhee Choi, Jacob Andersen, René Damsbak, and Torben Westergaard

Recorded Sept. 16, 2019, by Timo Mehrländer, Millfactory Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark
Additional recordings at Myogen Productions, Hvalsø, Denmark
Mixed by Boe Larsen, Millfactory Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark
Mastered by Brian Mørk Hansen, BMH Lydproduktion, Copenhagen, Denmark

Coverart and -design by Bønnelycke MDD

Acknowledgments: Halym Kim (interpreter), JazzDanmark

Label and catalog number: TWMUSIK016

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I have published 17 albums of my compositions, two of which were DMA-jazz-nominated in 2013 and 2014. Music has taken me to more than 20 countries, and I have composed for various ensembles, TV series, documentaries, and commercials. Between 2011-2014 I had the privilege to act as musical director for the legendary Danish singer-songwriter and director, Søren Kragh-Jacobsen. ... more

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