Karin Hammar Group & Mike Rodriguez live at JazzBaltica 2009

1. Fragments

2. Vera Cruz
3. Jumping The Gun
4. Only Time Will Tell
5. Chris-Crossed

Karin Hammar, Trombone
Jonas Östholm, Piano
Tony Overwater, Double Bass
Anders Kjellberg, Drums
Special Guest:
Michael Rodriguez, Trumpet

recorded live at JazzBaltica 2009, Große Konzertscheune Salzau, July 3, 2009

Stockholm based trombonist Karin Hammar had already notched up a long list of music references . Alongside tours and CD releases with jazz stars like Kenny Werner, Tim Hagans, Steve Swallow, Gary Burton or Maria Schneider it was first and foremost Nils Landgren, her kinsman on both instrument and native country who nudged her into the spotlight for example as member of the Jazz Baltica Orchestra or the EBU Bigband. In addition to that in Japan her recordings as Sliding Hammers with her sister Mimi, who also plays trombone, were highly acclaimed. "Everyday Magic" is her first own quartet recording released on SKIP.

The Rodriguez Brothers live at JazzBaltica 2009

Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet
Robert Rodriguez - Piano
Ricardo Rodriguez - Bass
Ernesto Simpson - Drums
recorded live at Kleine Konzertscheune, Salzau, Germany, July 4, 2009

1. Promenade (Robert Rodriguez)
2. Introduction
3. Love Samba (Michael Rodriguez)
4. Lulu's Song (Robert Rodriguez)
5. Spin (Robert Rodriguez)

The Rodriguez Brothers Group is Co-led by Pianist/Composer Robert and Trumpeter/ Composer Michael. The Brothers were born in NYC and grew up in Miami Fl. Inspired by their father who is a drummer, The RodBros. began musical training at a very young age and continued their studies through out high school at the New World school of the Arts. Both Robert and Michael received full Scholarships to the University of Miami. Michael finished his Bachelors at the New School for Jazz Studies in NYC and Robert after receiving his Bachelors in Jazzstudies at U of M soon followed to New York. Since their arrival in NYC, the RodBros. have individually worked as sidemen for Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden, Ray Barretto, Eddy Palmieri, DavidSanchez, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Locke, Carla Bley, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Eric Reed, Bob Minzter, Harry Conick Jr., Christian McBride, Richard Bona and Quincy Jones. Their latest CD called "Conversations" received great reviews from Down Beat and other publications.