Released: March 4, 2008
UPC: 896434001061

(A-) “Third World Love’s stunning second U.S. release manages to combine downtown scene seriousness of purpose with the booty-shaking rhythms of a jazz-jam band…far greater than the sum of its parts, “New Blues” is a rare hybrid: jazz for the brain, heart and feet. – Kevin R. Convey, Boston Herald

**** “…there is a fascinating pallete in use, with unusual time signatures, clever cultural borrowings and an interweaving of exotic and familiar elements as a back drop for unfettered improvisation. New Blues…is a perfect example of this. ” – David French, Downbeat magazine

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New Blues is the fourth release from International Jazz supergroup Third World Love. The band has been drawing dancing-in-the-isles-crowds to its high energy performances in Europe and the Middle-East with its special blend of Jazz, African, and Middle Eastern music. On this release, Avishai Cohen, Yonatan Avishai, Omer Avital and Daniel Freedman explore a more contemplative mood.

Track Listing
1. Joy of Life Intro
2. Joy of Life
3. Homeland
4. Little Echo
5. La Camerona
6. Gigi et Amelie
7. Nature’s Dance
8. Hamina
9. Beauty of Death
10. New Blues (Aint No Thing)
11. So

Avishai Cohen – Trumpet
Yonatan Avishai – Piano
Omer Avital – Bass
Daniel Freedman – Drums

Produced by Third World Love
Recorded and mixed by Joe Ferla