Branco Stoysin

SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-5
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 52:00 Date of Release: 2007.

1. Quiet Stream Breaks The Rocks (B.Stoysin) 4:24

2. Where A River Meets The Sea (B.Stoysin) 5:43

3. Anica, The Young Shepherdess (Trad.Yugoslav) 5:25

4. Once I Was Loved By A Woman From Vranje (Dragan Tokovic) 4:33

5. Shana, Darling (Dragutin Ilic) 6:12

6. Love In White (B.Stoysin) 5:26

7. Mahogany Won't Die (B.Stoysin) 5:17

8. Amber solo-guitar (B.Stoysin) solo guitar 4:30

9. Miss D (B.Stoysin) 4:12

10. Calm Before The Storm (Leslee Booth) 5:56

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The trio album titled and inspired by an ancient Yugoslav proverb. A collection of new originals, traditional Yugoslav folk and new arrangements of classics from previous 4 albums featuring Branco on acoustic guitar, Leslee Booth 6str. contra bass and Buster Birch on percussion. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 2007.

Album has been featured at Humphrey Lyttelton's THE BEST OF JAZZ show on BBC Radio 2.

"Another ear-pleasing masterpiece." Eddie Russell, Country Eastern, Outlaw For Peace Radio Show, Columbus, Texas, USA.

"Another beautiful album from this quiet virtuoso of the acoustic guitar. His crystalline notes drawing out the full beauty of the folk based melodies, and his pastoral style harbours hidden strengths. The immaculate quality of the recording captures these qualities superbly. This is a regular working band and the interaction between the three musicians is excellent throughout. There is real musical intelligence behind this relaxing, Sun drenched music.” Ian Mann, 24dash.com (4 Ù Ù Ù Ù rating)

"The fifth album from an extraordinary yet entirely natural-sounding acoustic guitarist Branco Stoysin and his trio showcases Stoysin's filigree delicacy, plangent traditional melodies and absorbing multi-tempo original pieces that marks him out as one of the most skilful, lyrical acoustic guitarists on the current scene. His ear for an affecting melody is faultless, and the fluency of his improvisations ditto. An unalloyed treat throughout its 52 minutes. Warmly recommended." Chris Parker, Vortex Jazz, CD reviews, London.

SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BSY-SR 24597-4
Number of Tracks: 15 Total Time: 56:00 Date of Release: 2006.

1. Exodus (B. Stoysin) 5:33

2. Once I was Loved by A Women from Vranje (Dragon Tokovic) 4:27

3. C’mon Kate, C’mon my Dear (Traditional) 2:51

4. The Sky is so Clear (Jovan Jovanovic-Zmaj) 4:54

5. Where are You, My Precious solo-guitar (Davorin Jenko-Branko Radicevic) 4:05

6. Emina (Aleksa Santic) 2:47

7. Kolo-Carevac No.1 (Vlastimir Pavlovic-Carevac) 1:40

8. Who Tore the Pearls from Your Neck solo-guitar (Jovan Popovic-Aleksa Santic) 5:20

9. Shana, Darling (Dragutin Ilic) 2:56

10. Anica, the Young Shepherdess (Traditional) 3:08

A collection of Branco’s arrangements of beautiful traditional folk tunes from former Yugoslavia, some centuries old and originals featuring Branco on acoustic guitar and Leslee Booth 6str. contra bass on tracks 3,4,7 and 9. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 2004. Album dedicated to Branco’s late sister.

"Historic moments...beautiful interpretations...invaluable document of rarely acknowledged musical heritage." Chrissie Murray, JAZZ UK

"Impeccably crafted, intelligently programmed, lovingly performed collection...most exquisite and delicate playing from the guitarist." Peter Quinn, JAZZWISE

"Every note is a pure joy to listen to. Lily of the Valley CD brought about joy and reflection to my every sense of well being as Branco seems to perform like a song painter who captures the feel of each selection. Highly recommended as one of the best instrumental CDs that I've ever received in 15 years of radio." Eddie Russell, The Country Eastern, Outlaw For Peace Radio Show, Columbus, Texas, USA.

11. Songs from the Old Town-Medley solo-guitar (Traditional) 3:35

12. It’s not Worth Crying (Zvonko Bogdan) 2:45

13. Indexhome (B. Stoysin) 3:52

14. Sleep My Dad solo-guitar (B. Stoysin) 4:10

15. Lily of the Valley (B. Stoysin) 3:41

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SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-3
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 51:00 Date of Release: 2003.

1. Bridge in Heart (Heart is the Bridge) (B. Stoysin) 5:30

2. Look to The Sky (A.C. Jobim) 4:17

3. Still, It’s Gonna Be A Sunny Day (B. Stoysin) 4:32

4. Birds (B. Stoysin) 8:08

5. Lucy’s Visit (B. Stoysin) 5:32

6. Salude (L. Booth) 4:07

7. 'Round Midnight solo-guitar (T. Monk) 3:15

8. Four’s Not Enough (B. Stoysin) 4:07

9. Intermezzo (B. Stoysin) 5:23

10. Exodus (B. Stoysin) 5.44

The trio album features Branco Stoysin on acoustic and electric guitars, Leslee Booth on 6 string contra bass and Paul Canton on drums. Recorded at MCS Studio, London 2002.

Voted in Top Ten Albums, JAZZWISE Magazine April 2003. Issue.

"A musical journey to warm the soul." Sarah Ward, JAZZ FM

"More goodies from one of the most lyrical and original guitarists around today." Jack Massarik, EVENING STANDARD

"Heart Is The Bridge CD is an ample evidence of an artfully interactive trio." Chris Parker, JAZZ AT RONNIE SCOTT'S magazine

"A warm engulfing feeling of pleasure. Fresh and unique as far as jazz styles today are concerned, different from much that is on offer elsewhere." Derek Ansell, JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

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Solo album features Branco on acoustic and electric guitars. All the tunes written by Branco Stoysin. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 1999.

Listed in The Guitar Albums Of The Year 2000. JAZZWISE magazine.

SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-1
Number of Tracks: 9 Total Time: 48:23 Date of Release: 1998.

1. Disquietude 3:55

2. The Flight from China to Spain 4:22

3. Love in White 3:50

4. So Lovely 5:12

5. Birds 5:39

6. Self Portrait 4:45

7. Go East 6:22

8. The End of Infinity 6:58

9. Sea 7:16

A debut solo album features Branco on acoustic and electric guitars. All the tunes written by Branco Stoysin. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 1997.

Album dedicated to the Sun and Nikola Tesla, Serbian born Yugo-American great scientist and genius of electricity who granted us the light and civilised life with over 700 inventions and AC electric power we have been enjoying since 1895. The Sun has been great Tesla's inspiration as the Sun inspires my music. Thank you Tesla, thank you Sun! Click here for Tesla's page.

"Peaceful, melodic originals in which each note is there for a reason. He also sounds like nobody but himself, a rarity in this copycat age." Jack Massarik, EVENING STANDARD

"Delicate, pastoral take on Latin-jazz, highly individual...utterly distinctive. Excellent album." John Lewis, TIME OUT

"The entire recording is atmospheric. Stoysin’s nine original compositions are well written and skilfully arranged. A superb vehicle for Branco’s personal musical vision." Adrian Ingram, JUST JAZZ GUITAR

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