"It’s a disc to die for, in which Tinnemans’ universe – and ours – is described with ethereal beauty from end to end."
-Raul da Gama
“This collection of five recent pieces by Jobina Tinnemans - born in Holland, resident in the UK since 2007 - is perched omewhere between seriously entertaining and entertainingly serious.”
-Philip Clark
“Gordon's adaptable melodies allied with a sensitive artistic soul prove perfect for exploring situation and emotion, while illuminating the story's unanswered questions.” -Clive Paget, Musical America (September 2020)
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Cadenza’s David Osenberg interviews Amanda Gookin for WWFM Classical
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“Gordon’s personal journey through dark times infused ‘Ellen West’ with honest emotion that flowed from his heart.” -David Salazar, OperaWire (September 2020)
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MIKE BLOCK | Guzo | #9 Billboard Classical-Crossover Charts
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“The performances clearly reflect Gookin's virtuosic command… but the playing is always used in the service of bringing the composer's material to its optimal realization.” -textura (September 2020)
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“I was woefully ignorant of Amanda Gookin before this inspired listen, but I have surely become among her greatest fans. A significant and most welcome collaboration for the times.”
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“To mark the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, a salute to American women composers, from Mary Howe and Undine Smith Moore to Laurie Anderson and Gabriela Lena Frank.”
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“This playlist is a celebration of the feminine spirit. You’ll hear introspective meditations, raw storytelling, spiritual awakening, and pure joy. And because I’m a part of such a beautiful, tight-knit new music community, I have the pleasure of saying that I’ve worked with some of these artists and can say that they are just as beautiful human beings as they are musicians.”
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“The journey that resulted for Mike, is both personal and social, internal and external, psychological and geographic.”
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Block is expanding the out-reach and acceptance of the cello with his tone, musicality, and collaborations that make Guzo a must-have.
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“Now, the idea of a cellist making music that draws connections between many parts of the world is not new: Yo Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble have been doing just that for over twenty years. In fact, Block has been a member of that group since 2005, and Ma has called him “the ideal musician of the 21st century.””
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“The track, part of Block’s upcoming world music album, Guzo, set for an Aug. 21 release, features Omani musician Amal Waqar on oud and vocals.”
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Iniche Cosebe, which translates to “thank you very much” in the language of the Mandinka Tribe, is inspired by traditional music from West Africa…
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