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Ark Ovrutski on Hot House Bassist/composer Ark Ovrutski has based a career on having an open mind to the melodic possibilities of the bass. Born in Ukraine, Ark started working in Poland where he performed and recorded with saxophonists Zbiegniew Namyslowski and Piotr Baron and trumpeter Piotr Wojtasik, among others. Ark made his way to […]

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Ark Ovrutski Quintet : Intersection on Jazz Times JULY 2016 Intersection is an unusual combination of personalities. Ark Ovrutski, originally from the Ukraine, is a bassist given to dark, heavy, solemn solos. But he likes to surround himself with light-footed Brazilians (pianist Helio Alves, drummer Duduka Da Fonseca) and American speed demons (trombonist Michael Dease,

Ark Ovrutski Quintet : Intersection on DOWNBEAT JULY 2016 Downbeat, July 2016, p.54 Ark Ovrutski Intersection ORIGIN 82709 *** There are some nifty passages that emerge on bassist Ark Ovrutski’s new album, a collection of originals mixed with a few covers. The playing is top-notch, and the interaction between group members is at a consistently

Ark Ovrutski: Intersection By DAN BILAWSKY Published: February 2, 2016 Ark Ovrutski: Intersection Ukrainian bassist Ark Ovrutski arrived on American soil just over a decade ago, and he’s been rather busy ever since. A nonstop go-getter from his earliest days, Ovrutski immediately made the most out of that move, steadily working his way into the

Ark Ovrutski Quintet : Intersection Ark Ovrutski Quintet Album Reviews | February 19th, 2016 Since his arrival in America from Kiev in 2005, bassist/composer Ark Ovrutski has steadily gained deserved entrance into the NY jazz scene with his intuitive fusion of global musics and their vivid interplay, all of which is on full display on

MUSIC SCENE: Jazz is alive and well, with hot talent http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20141226/ENTERTAINMENT/312279998?template=printart We like to do an annual roundup of the year’s best jazz albums, which, as we note in the best albums column, is purely a reflection of our personal taste and the music we get to hear–we do not get everything. But there is

Thoughts Of A Jazz Lover-review by Jean-Keith Fagon 44:33 вArk Ovrutski, Zoho Music Jazz lovers should find some satisfaction listening to Milesstones,followed by a flash of comfort with Baby’sVibe from musicians Michael Dease (trombone), Michael Thomas (saxs), David Berkman (piano), Benito Gonzalez (electric piano), Ulyssess Owens (drums), and Ark Ovrutski (double bass).

Ark Ovrutski – 44:33 4/3 Ark Ovrutski – 44:33 4/3 O’s Notes: Great music starts with great musicians and clearly bassist Ark Ovrutski understands this equations. For 44:33, Ark enlists support from Michael Thomas (reeds), Michael Dease (tb), David Berkman (p) and Ulysses Owens (d). This is first call talent on the New York Jazz

CD review at latinjazznet.com Two years after he released Sounds of Brasil (Self Published, 2010) bassist Ark Ovrutski has graced music with a fine new album, 44:33. Numbers can be deceptive and the shortness of this recording might suggest that Mr. Ovrutski had nothing more to say, after a point, but exactly the opposite is