Branco Stoysin

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SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-6 Number of Tracks: 9  Total Time: 49:00 Date of Release: 2009.

12th anniversary of Sun Recordings and 6th new album INEXHAUSTIBLE, probably our liveliest and brightest yet...by an inexhaustible and consistent (a rarity!) guitar trio that brings the Sun to the people. Branco Stoysin - acoustic guitars, Leslee Booth - 6str. contra bass, Buster Birch - percussion. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 2009.

The title and the artwork of the cover reveal it all, and the music itself will tell the rest. Two worthy of note points: All of the original tunes appear to Branco in a flash. The opening track arrived on stage 5 minutes before the start of a gig, when he shouted "Where's the pen... to write it down". Like with all previous albums there was no use of "Sibelius", and alike, and/or any other MIDI-LIDI-DIDI :>) in composing/arranging process, nor any toxic substances either :>) , instead just the silence-and-solitude, a guitar and a pen. And there was no use of "Pro Tools", tricks and/or any other digital editing during recording/mixing/mastering. Simply put, what you hear on the CD is what you get when trio plays live, if not even more live.

TUNES: 1.Where’s The Pen (B.Stoysin) 4:45 2.Good Morning, London (B.Stoysin) 3:46 3.Inexhaustible (B.Stoysin) 6:15 4.Soul and Bird - solo guitar (B.Stoysin) 3:09 5.Triste (A.C.Jobim) 7:20 6.Behind The Clouds There’s The Sun (B.Stoysin) 5:51 7.Soon It Will Be Today - solo bass (L.Booth) 5:27 8.Till You Come (B.Stoysin) 5:07 9.Changing Times (B.Stoysin) 6:56  

QUOTES: "Confident and highly enjoyable set of melody-led, Sunshine-filled tunes. If you’re feeling blue and want to be filled with quiet rapture and measured joy this disc could be just the mood-enhancer you need." Robert Shore - JAZZWISE UK. read and see whole review here.

"Truly lyrical, complex, texturally beautiful, melodically interesting and technically impressive compositions." Sam Wise - ACOUSTIC UK. read and see whole review here.

"There is indeed a freshness and wholesomeness about this new album and Stoysin showcases one of the most delicate and thoughtful guitar sounds in the music on such graceful, instantly memorable original tunes. Quietly joyous, thoroughly unpretentious and unfussily virtuosic music, this comes warmly recommended, like Stoysin's previous albums." Chris Parker - VORTEX album reviews, UK. read whole review at: http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/cd-reviews/inexhaustible.html

"Inexhaustible is a perfect title for Branco's latest collection, as he seems to have an inexhaustible supply of lyrical tunes. Once again - whether on self-penned folk, jazz or eastern pieces - he's managed to find a crisp, distinctive, melodic voice. His acoustic sound is fresh and vital and all his own. A real pleasure." Steve Becker ‘Great Guitars’ BBC RADIO LANCASHIRE UK.

"Full of quiet beauty “Inexhaustible” continues the customarily high technical standards we have come to expect from Sun Recordings’ Branco Stoysin and his regular trio. This is the sound of a master craftsman at work. Stoysin’s playing is as crystalline and beautifully articulated as ever, sympathetically supported by Booth’s liquid bass and Birch’s delightfully detailed percussion. Delicate filigree, subtle, clean, immaculate, imaginative, optimistic, warm and relaxing. This album is further evidence of guitarist’s abilities in an understated display of quiet virtuosity." Ian Mann http://www.thejazzmann.com/ read full review at: http://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/branco-stoysin-trio-inexhaustible/

"Another masterpiece... and even though I was indoors when I listened, the power of the Sun that these three guys generate gave me a tan, at least it felt like it. Their recordings never fail to uplift and heal. The trio keeps up the excellent work." Eddie Russell - Radio Show Columbus Texas USA.

"Fantastic album.” Andrzej Patlewicz - JAZZ RADIO, Poland.

"Branco and his trio are one of my favourites… new album Inexhaustible is great stuff… always a pleasure hearing his music… love playing it." Andy Roberts, JAZZ-CONNECTIONS, RADIO CARDIFF, UK.

"Persuasive guitarist pulls the strings compellingly…"Peter Vacher, JAZZ UK 

Click here to read an article "Branco and Sun"  in BRITIC MAGAZINE - The British Serb Quarterly.

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

5th album & 10th anniversary of SUN RECORDINGS label. 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 was featured at Humphrey Lyttelton - THE BEST OF JAZZ on BBC2 Radio.

TUNES: 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 (B.Stoysin) solo guitar 4:30 9.Miss D (B.Stoysin) 4:12 10.Calm Before The Storm (L.Booth) 5:56

QUOTES: "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 UK. (4 **** 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.

"Total unique warm universe of sound somewhere between folk .. jazz ... but avoiding all *I've heard that before* elements. Unique music/art is what today's culture of quick, loud insanity needs - and I guess there is only one Branco Stoysin on planet Earth .. and really meaning it!!" Lord Litter, Radio Maraby, Germany.

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

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.

TUNES: 1.Exodus (B.Stoysin) 5:33 2.Once I was Loved by A Women from Vranje (Dragan 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 (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 (Jovan Popovic-Aleksa Santic) 5:20 9.Shana, Darling (Dragutin Ilic) 2:56 10.Anica, the Young Shepherdess (Traditional) 3:08 11.Songs from the Old Town-Medley (Traditional) 3:35 12.It’s not Worth Crying (Zvonko Bogdan) 2:45 13.Index home (B.Stoysin) 3:52 14.Sleep My Dad (B.Stoysin) 4:10 15.Lily of the Valley (B.Stoysin) 3:41

QUOTES: "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. UK.

"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.  

"...Every note is a pearl! His guitar is talking heartfelt stories... great band...can't stop listening...can't get enough of it..." Gerd Stassen, Radio EVW, Germany.

"Branco Stoysin's guitar shimmers through old songs and new, evoking the historic towns, village lives and sweet loves of a lost Yugoslavia. Memories of tunes and songs handed down through generations of musicians are brought to life and contemporary relevance in Branco Stoysin's skilful and sensitive hands and soul." Roger Holdsworth, Presenter: 'The Global Village' PBS-FM 106.7: Melbourne, Australia.

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

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

TUNES: 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 (T.Monk) solo-guitar 3:15 8.Four’s not Enough (B.Stoysin) 4:07 9.Intermezzo (B.Stoysin) 5:23 10.Exodus (B.Stoysin) 5.44

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

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

"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. UK.

SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-2 Number of Tracks: 12 Total Time: 48:29 Date of Release: 2000.

Listed in The Guitar Albums of the year 2000. Jazzwise magazine. Solo album features Branco on acoustic and electric guitars. All the tunes written by Branco Stoysin. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 1999.

TUNES: 1.Little Feet 2:39 2.Mellow Sun 3:23 3.Till You Come 3:27 4.Song for Pot 2:36 5.Hello You 5:48 6.Believe 4:44 7.One Lady 3:21 8.Amber 3:01 9.Danube in London 5:45 10.Interlude 4:06 11.Bridge in Heart (Heart is the Bridge) 4:55 12.After All (Peace will come) 4:40

QUOTES: "A truly individual voice on the instrument. He is a real find, a definitive original style laced with melodic and enthralling Eastern European Folk touches. Beautiful, Marvellous" Chrissie Murray JAZZWISE. UK.

"Strong originals by a musician with an unfailing gift for melodic line and warm gentle musical personality. Relax and feel the Sunshine" Pete Martin, JAZZ UK.

"A beautiful collection of sensitive and uplifting guitar instrumentals. Witness his captivating music yourself and buy this album now!"GUITARIST MAGAZINE UK.

"Original melodic warmth and spacious lyricism of the music. There is much that is genuinely refreshing in the purity and openness of Stoysin’s sound, phrasing and ideas. Above all, this is music which has courage to breathe." Michael Tucker, JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL. UK.

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

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!

TUNES: 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

QUOTES: "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. UK.

"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. USA.

SUN RECORDINGS Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-D1 Number of tracks: 8 Total time: 48 mins. Date of release 2008.

This is a genuine live recording, no digital editing of music and sound. 8 tracks, 48 minutes of sheer joy and feeling of really being there. DVD is in Stereo Dolby Digital, PAL colour, 16:9 and will play in all regions. For a preview go to Videos page of the site.

A quote from someone who actually bought the very first copy of DVD: "I thought I would like to say how much I am enjoying your DVD. I was lucky enough to receive "Unique No.1" It is so refreshing to see original work that hasn't been engineered, enhanced, edited or messed about with in any other way. With your DVD it is a case of "what you see is what you get" which is very refreshing." A.S.

TRACKS ON DVD: 1. Miss D 2. Once I Was Loved By A Woman From Vranje (D.Tokovic) 3. Mahogany Won't Die 4. Still, It's Gonna Be A Sunny Day 5. Bridge In Heart, Heart Is The Bridge 6. Shana Darling (D.Ilic) 7. Calm Before The Storm (L.Booth) 8. Exodus. (Tracks 1. 3. 4. 5. and 8 written by B.Stoysin)

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