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Hi Tim, thank you for sending this. There are a lot of great writing and your playing is so beautiful. And great production works.
I heard every single tracks.
Happy new year with greater health, spirits and lots of creativity.❤️‼️
Shunzo Ono
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This is really cool, Tom!
– Joe Locke
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VERY HIP STUFF !!! U should send to ECM ?” send to ECM
at least they should know about u
David Chesky
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Wow beautiful!!
Raja Kumari
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Hey Tom! I know it’s been a minute but things just got crazy there, for a couple of weeks. Thanks for the Bandcamp feedback. I just keep hearing about it and I personally, have not jumped into it but I am interested. On another topic, I wanted to let you know that I voted for you. Best Contemporary Instrumental is a tough category. So many entries! Anyway, wish you much luck and know you had my vote.
Vicente Avella
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Congrats on these amazing projects!
Chris Redding
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Listened and voted – amazing job on this one! Truly epic!!!!
Hope you guys go get this one!!!!!!
Much love
Svetlana
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You have my support.
Best wishes,
Zupe
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Thanks Tom! Got you on my ballot and just about to submit!
David T. Little
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I’ve got your back Tom!
cheers
rk
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James Kahn
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I’ve been listening to your album and I absolutely fell into its world. “15 Years Later” really stayed with me as the melody, the arrangement, the emotion, everything about it is beautifully crafted. “Wolf Tales” has such an infectious groove and the spoken-word flow adds such a cool character to the track. And “The Lake”… I kept going back to it again and again, so moving and beautifully shaped.
The special guests are fantastic, and the musicianship all around is extraordinary. Barry’s playing really stood out to me, and the blend of horns, vibraphone, and electric piano is stunning and so tastefully arranged and recorded with so much soul. You’ve captured emotion in such an honest way throughout the album.
Falu Shah
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Hey Tom! Thanks for taking the time to consider! And congrats on your beautiful music. LOVE your track “Enigma” – such beautiful sonority and color, arrangement here is gorgeous. Congrats!!
Damjan Krajacic
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“Raw Sienna” (Batik) and truly enjoyed it — it’s a highly worthy piece of work. I love how it’s a fusion of different styles, featuring non-trivial and genuinely original musical choices, all brought to life by the excellent, professional playing of every musician.
Congratulations on this achievement! I will do my best to offer my support and wish you the best of luck in securing the nomination.
Leyla Romanova
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Thanks Tom! You have 2 excellent projects!! I like Raw Sienna! Specially the tune Thang, it reminds me of Weather Report. I’m adding you to my list! Best of luck!!
Ciro Hurtado
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So grateful to have heard your stunning new work with Batik. Hoping you all get the recognition it deserves!
Warmly,
Edie
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Hi Tom, good evening
New day & 15 years later are my two top songs
But don’t get me wrong it is a great album
You can count on my support for sure
Pablo Alejandro
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I listened to Batik
And I love it
I’ll be supporting it. We’re in the same category
Contemporary Instrumental Album and in the first round we have some space for some love and your music definitely deserves the support
So I’m supporting it
Bernadett Nyari
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Hey Tom!
This is fucking amazing!!!
Markus Illko
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Tom!! The talent just screams in these projects! I am not sure how they could be beat!! I really enjoyed – thanks for sharing!
Peter Schlegel
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I am listening to your new record with Batik and it’s incredible. Masterful musicianship, and brilliant arrangements….but no surprise there. Wishing you so much luck with it. Please keep making the amazing music you are – we need it now more than ever!
Edie Carey
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NOW!!!! BATIK, Simply amazing, love all the arrangements. GREAT ALBUM. So as you know, We are both in contemporary instrumental so supporting you is easy because we are in the same field. I’d love your support with Juana and during this first round, and I will do the same. I look forward to hearing your comments and I hope you enjoy it as much as I’m enjoying Batik .
Have an amazing night.
TOM… Thank you, I’m grateful that you heard it and especially happy that you dug it. Thank you for the support and as I mentioned yesterday, we are both in Contemporary Instrumental, so COUNT ON MY SUPPORT.
Marlow Rosado
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Also especially enjoyed New Day from the Batik record, happy to support
Matt Block
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Hi Tom!
Great album! I love the exploring nature of it and I’m glad to see my old friend Tim Ouimette is on it. I’d be happy to support you all in any way I can. Thank you for sharing!
Best,
Darryl Yokley
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Tom,
I really loved the album. Sensing vibes of Bill Evans, Paul Winter. Being a drummer in a New Orleans band, Second Line Crossing was great.
Mark Carpentieri
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Thanks so much, Tom!
And RAW SIENNA in Best Contemporary Instrumental Album is a really cool modern jazz album!
Love it! Found it!
Raw Sienna
Batik
Glad to support!
Alex Otey
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Hi Tom. We’re voting in both of these categories and are happy to support you. Wishing you the best of luck in this first round!
Kiki Valera
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Raw Sienna is slick and obviously played by excellent musicians all around. Your drummer did a great job of driving the tune with that funky, infectious rhythm. Good job my friend!
Gino Amato
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Tom
I loved “Raw Sienna
Greg Farnese
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Loving the journey on Raw Sienna – each track is unique and vibey in their own way. Traveling the world…
Kristina Bennett
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Raw Sienna had a wide range of grooves! This is jazz fusion at its finest. Wolfe Tales and Second Line Crossing were the standout tracks, but I could have easily picked any one of them. This is another fantastic project, congrats on this accomplishment!
Russ Hewitt
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Tom,
Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be supporting you in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. I put my vote already 🙂
Bernadett Nyari
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Enigma is haunting as fuck
Nicole Zuraitis
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Hey Tom!
I found “Raw Sienna” in Contemporary Instrumental
✅
(that’s a confirmed vote boys and girls)
Mike
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Batik is dope! Really diggin the project. Y’all have a solid crew. Love the fusion vibes like on Keep It Movin’.
“New Day”
The Enigma is probably my favorite
Harold “Fyütch” Simmons
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Bravo! I listened and I like it! Thank you for sharing! Wishing you all of the best!
Georgia Lucking Germon
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love Raw Sienna – excellent 5tet. Your special guest sax player, Dan, is fire! Your piano is always evocative and layered! New Day I found particularly moving!
You also have Marco and my support for Raw Sienna for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Thanks for your lovely music!!
Lisa Marie Simmons
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As for Raw Sienna, I love the big band sound, so cool!
Carlin Mae
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I had a listen to BATIK–actually twice– and the first thought I had was, wow, what a beautiful tribute to Pat Metheny!
I could hear so many Metheny influences in this album, from the haunting ENIGMA, to the more energetic Keep it Movin’ (straight out of American Garage ), and the extremely beautiful title track Raw Sienna. What a fine fine ensemble, Tom. I really do hope to hear more from you.
Charu Suri
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And Raw Sienna by Batik is fantastic — I could definitely hear the Weather Report and Miles Davis inspiration, yet it carries its own unique identity and flow.
Neil Nayyar
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Hello Tom! Batik is FANTASTIC taking jazz/fusion to the next level. I loved Keep It Movin’ and Rock Dove Dilemma those chords are wonderful and the title track too!
Laurie Larson
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Batik Raw Sienna is incredible. Music is fantastic and the mix is incredible. Enigma is hauntingly beautiful. I love the harmonies.
I’ve not heard of John Roggie. What a great pianist!
Robert Thies
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I also really enjoyed Batik! It was such a fun, rhythmic, and syncopated experience that the whole band was locked together with. So engaging and exciting.
Thank you so much for sharing these truly fantastic submissions with me Tom
Josh Cavazos Music
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Thanks for sending your FYC. I haven’t thought of Weather Report in a while! I can hear why you mentioned them as an inspiration for your group. My professor was a big fan and introduced me to them when I was a music composition major in the 90’s. I’m going to send him your album link. I think he would really like it too.
Enigma was my favorite track. That simple piano opening is beautiful, and the way it grows from there until the windchimes – it’s just lovely. Although I also loved the opening chaos in Lycosidae. Very cool the way it calms even with the irregular meters. And the bass (synth? tuba with effects? right about 3’30”) was unexpected – and I love instrumental music that can make me laugh at times. Great stuff!
Marty Long
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I’m listening Raw Sienna, very cool recording! ……the interplay is delicate and strong at the same time. I love it! Thank you for sharing as well
Radhika Vekaria
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The Rock Track Dove Dilemma is amazing and the percussion is shining in it.
Mehdi Rajabian
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Dave man this great! The drummers I admire are those who are able to mesh with the music, as opposed to trying to make the music into a vehicle in which to show off. Everything I’ve heard from you shows great skill in complimenting the music along with first rate drumming! This project is no exception dude! Great band, great playing, great compositions…I’m now a fan!
Yo Dave, I wasn’t blowing smoke up ur ass re: Batik. Raw Sienna is fucking brilliant dude! I it’s become my go to when I want to hear fresh, creative music…which is most of the time. Do u guys ever gig? If so lemme know cuz I’d love to check it out. Meanwhile keep it up my fellow drum dude, ur killin it!
Gary Dates
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Been enjoying the music on this lovely 11 track album by Batik. From the opening notes of “Thang” to the ending with “The Lake”, it was a lovely listening experience with this style of jazz fusion that I absolutely love.
The drums by Dave Anthony and bass by Barry Hartglass add a solid foundation for the rest of the music, complimented beautifully by your work on percussion and vibraphone. The trumpet (and flugelhorn too if I hear well) by Tim Ouimette is lovely. Along with the bass, the beautiful piano work by John Roggie helps establish the harmony really well and the piano solos are also quite remarkable (a memorable one that comes to mind is on “New Day”). My favorite tracks at this time are “Enigma” with the delightful laid back groove and “Keep It Moving” (the high energy groove and soprano saxophone work is awesome) and “Rock Dove Dilemma” that has my favorite groove. Also enjoyed the guest features by Dan Willis on sax and Ian Smith on the guitar.
The compositions are lovely and the arrangements are superb. Great performances all around and everything sits so well in the stereo field of the mix.
Thank you for the music Tom. And I really mean it. Given that the majority of my work in recent years has been in the realm of Contemporary Jazz (where I have had the opportunity to not just work with but also learn from artists like Jeff Coffin, Fahir Atakoglu, Jordan Rudess etc.,) I tremendously enjoyed this album from Batik.
Was a pleasure to support you and the team at Batik.
Regards
Arun Shenoy
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In reverse order – Raw Sienna is a really great Album.
It’s so varied – and I love the intention and the execution.
Meegan and Tobin
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Second, your own Batik album, Raw Sienna, is filled with thoughtful, intricate pieces that deserve many listens. So far, my favorite is “Wolfe Tales,” a very catchy, needless to say, complex tune that grabs attention. Congratulations on an album with so much musical diversity and innovation.
Best to all your Batik team and to Syreeta as well!”
Kathy Sanborn
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Enjoyed listening to Raw Sienna, the compositional depth and performance are outstanding. Amazing musicianship and the arrangements are brilliantly executed! Each instrument brings its own vibrant voice, yet everything comes together with incredible cohesion. ‘Keep it Movin’, ’15 Years Later, ‘Lycosidae and ‘Wolf Tales’ are among my favourites. I’d love to experience the band live, absolutely love the album! ❤️
Wouter Kellerman (Grammy®-award winner)
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Congrats also on Batik! It’s a foot-tapping (Thang/Rock Dove Dilemma), grooving (Wolfe Tales), and somber (Enigma/The Lake) enjoyable listen from start to finish.
You’re fabulous on the multiple horns, and Dave Anthony is killin’ on the drums. It’s my pleasure to support your submissions.
I have moved them from the “listen” list to the must vote list.
🙂
Eugenie Jones
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Man I just heard Thang! It’s really great! ..very deep conversation !!
…very creative and loose but still swinging its really great
Yeah its great who is the drummer he is a mother fucker and he is hearing it!!!
Mike Clark
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I’ve been listening to Batik. It’s such a solid album. I think I like Second Line Crossing and Rock Dove Dilemma the best. You all are so talented and work so well together! I wish you the most success with the project and all the best this Grammy season!!
Sarah Power
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I love Raw Sienna – excellent 5tet. Your special guest sax player, Dan, is fire! Your piano is always evocative and layered! New Day I found particularly moving! You also have Marco and my support for Raw Sienna for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Lisa Marie Simmons
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Thank you so much, my brother Tom. You can count on my support – I have them on my list. God bless you !
Rocky Dawani
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Terrific album—Great playing, very vibey. I love the subtle textures in “Enigma” with the voices or vocal sound a few minutes in.
Good luck!
Lorraine Feather
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Tom,
Raw Sienna – Very well recorded. The tracks pop! The playing is wonderful. I’m loving The Lake, New Day, and Raw Sienna. A masterful work.
Best of luck to you this year. Congrats on these!
Andrew Mitran
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Tom, I’m really enjoying your project man. I’m at the last track right now. It sounds really beautiful. That’s really my style as I said earlier. I wish I knew you before to have played some guitar work in some of your pieces.
Spiros Exaras II
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Hi Tom
I had a chance to listen through the Raw Sienna Album. Wonderful work. Very well done, Congratulations! I have added you to my list.
Wishing you all the best this year
Bob McCutcheon
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And Batiks album takes you on an unexpected journey, so fun to listen and all the different turns and twists. Love it!
Happy to consider.
Best of luck
Flor Bromley
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Tom,
I just finished listening to Batik. DUDE! You guys are killing it! Way cool stuff and I’m always a fan of this level of musicianship and production. Well done!
Thank you for sharing this work with me. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Zupe
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Raw Sienna is excellent! Favorite tracks: Enigma and The Lake. I especially like THE LAKE – and what happens at 2:04 – it’s very transcending, it takes you on a journey. . .
Thank you for sharing your music with me!
LOVE & LIGHT ✨✨
Franki Love
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I’ve been really enjoying the Batik record, as I like that flavor of jazz quite a bit.
Dren McDonald
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I think the album should be nominated for an award this year. I really enjoyed it. Congratulations. Batik is amazing
Mehdi Rajaboan
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15 Years Later: this tune is lovely! Delicate melody (& really great players)
Glen Burtnik
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I dug into your band’s album, Raw Sienna. Wow! I’m so impressed with how tight and together things are. Rock Dove Dilemma has such a good vibe, and as soon as the album started with Thang, I was hooked. I’m equally impressed with the contrast within the album; your band can produce such a wide spectrum of sounds and colors; the more spacious and colorful tunes are so well done. I really loved the title track – that plucked repeated sound at the beginning with the percussion colors is so so nice.
The musicianship on this record is top-notch across the board. And of course, my ears can’t help but notice all of the intricate percussion sounds happening – kudos!
And your arrangement with Syreeta is also beautiful. I love how you can be part of such a rad album and also make such a soft and gentle arrangement. It speaks to your diversity as an artist. Very inspiring.
This was all so nice to listen to, Tom. Congrats my friend!
Ivan TrevinoIvan
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As for Raw Sienna….! So cool, so groovy, love it! I’m sitting at my computer desk trying to work and instead I’m grooving away. Well done! Beautiful!
Vineetha Menon
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Tom! Thank you. Been meaning to tell you how much I enjoy Raw Sienna. You’ve really nailed the minimalist melodic approach like on ‘Thang’ and the title track, which is gorgeous. Thanks again for the great music!
Ron Kadish
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Tom, I really dig Raw Siena! My kind of album Its really Weather Report like for sure, man great work! You all sound fab! Wolfe Tales with the Jaco vibe! Dave sounds excellent as well
Or is that YOU on drums???
Pat Petrillo
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Hi Tom congratulations on 2 killer entries this year! Loved your song and arrangement with Syreeta, beautifully executed and production is top notch! Raw Sienna is straight up my alley and I love this album – beautifully done! I will be considering in both categories and am happy to give you my support.
Noshir Moody
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Your group, Batik was refreshingly presented, and I enjoyed the excursions performed by various instrumentalists. Reminded me a bit of the days when I worked with Willie Dalton and the Dalton Gang, although Batik is much more adventurous in its rhythmic freedom. Very enjoyable. Thanks again for sending, and as always, best wishes.
Richard Scorce
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I wish you all the best with Raw Sienna and would love to see it do well enough to get there in February.
Fiona Joy Hawkins
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Raw Sienna is a brilliant and immersive album; every track feels like a vibrant painting in sound. The way you blend rhythmic vitality, rich harmonies, and dynamic textures shows both mastery and imagination. I love how the album takes the listener on a journey, each piece offering a unique mood yet tied together with your signature artistry!
I’ve noted your projects, and I’d like to support your works. Best wishes.
S. J. Jananiy
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What a great record and right at the top of my list. Enigma is gorgeous with its shifting harmonic colors, beautifully voice-led and the melodies are stellar. Love the ECM vibes on the title track as well.
Definitely a stand out. Thank you for sharing.
Anupam Shobhakar
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And your album is playing in my kitchen while cooking- really cool stuff. You’ve certainly got my support on this I’ll try to spread the word a bit as well.
Brooke Sunny
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Thanks again for sharing your awesome submissions with me, Tom! Your original stuff is phenomenal as well! I took some time to listen to everything last week, and just loved it
Where did you record raw sienna? The instruments sound fantastic!
Nikhil Koparkar
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What a rich and beautiful album. Every element arranged and played so beautifully. The title track was so ethereal and mystical with that rattler contrasting against the elegant piano. Then Wolfe Tales was so powerful and confident I couldn’t help but get carried away. I will find it in Contemporary Instrumental.
Madi Das
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Hey Tom!
Both of these projects are incredible!! Congratulations! Wow, where to begin?? Raw Sienna is so baddass and so rich! I love the Miles and WR influences. What virtuosity and kinetic energy! ָEnigma is completely enchanting…What a fantastic journey you take on Lucosidae! The song Raw Sienna is another favorite. So refreshing to hear such vitality and precision and discovery! Thank you!!!
Lily Haydn
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I think the Batik album is a winner! It’s one of the few entries that really has made an impression. Made me think about how much I listened to Michael Brecker’s solo albums like “Don’t Try This At Home” and “Now You See It….”
James West
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The Raw Sienna album, I really like Enigma a lot. Reminds me of Shadowfax. The recordings are very well recorded, lovely compositions and balance of instrumentations. I will definitely consider. I am wondering where you did your mastering. It’s really nice!
Carolyn Fok
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I had the chance to listen to your album, and I was truly impressed. The collection flows beautifully from start to finish, with each track offering its own unique voice while still feeling connected to the whole.
I do vote in these categories and definitely have you on my list!
Best,
Greg Lato
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I also listened to Raw Sienna this morning. I find it has a very interesting blend of super contemporary worldly, jazz infused melodies, each one with a lot of individuality. I congratulate you on this album and wish you and BATIK much success!!!
Kristin Marie Lanz
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Damn, Tom! Two very different, very cool offerings there. I love it. Love the Batik in particular. Looking forward to supporting!
Barrett Smith
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You have a project with Batik in Contemporary Instrumental (which I know 100% I can support you there).
Kitt Wakely
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Hey Tom! Thanks again for sharing… I was particularly grooving to Raw Sienna. I especially loved Rock Dove Dilemma. Super congratulations to you and to everyone! Will absolutely have these down. Many congrats to you and I’m so glad you shared!
Michael Repper
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Aloha Tom-
I’ve really enjoyed listening to Raw Sienna. Really nice compositions, playing and production. I think you’ve entered it into Contemporary Instrumental? Is it Alternative Jazz?
Just wanted to say great work!
James West
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I was totally unaware of Batik. What a great band! I love the music and how much thought and discipline went into the performances and the recording/production. There is a plethora of beautiful colors that are so tastefully put together. Great sensitive improvisations with an appropriate proportion to the written material. Your wonderful splashes of percussion, in addition to the vibraphone, provide a welcome “spice” to the “meal”. It’s so easy for players to overplay and clutter in this type of ensemble. The restraint of everyone is magnificent. When each player does contribute an idea, every statement is perfectly placed. The result is a mesmerizing and intriguing sonic experience with excellent pacing. Tim’s arranging is a wonderful complement to what you and Barry created compositionally. Congratulations to you, Barry, and everyone in the band! I hope this project, at the least, garners a nomination. It is truly deserved.
Best regards,
Rich DeRosa
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The Batik artist tracks are very cool. I like this style a lot. I’ve got your categories down. Thank you for being open to sharing with me and listening for next year. Looking forward to meeting in person soon!
Amanda Abizaid
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…when I heard Batik, you offered so many styles and featured different players. Kudos! I think today I was drawn to the reflective tunes like “Enigma”, “New Day” and “The Lake”. Such tasty chord progressions! I loved it!
Thanks for reaching out and you should be proud of these projects!!
Patti Drennan
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Raw Sienna is slick and obviously played by excellent musicians all around. Your drummer did a great job of driving the tune with that funky, infectious rhythm. Good job my friend!
Gino Amato
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Your compositions are great! I love how you use some sudden drum-like instrument like an impulse here and there in your music. I love stuff like that.
Christina Sandsengen
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Hi Tom,
…loved Thang!
You will have my support, and glad to help.
Thanks for sending,
Hal Selzer
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I listened to most of Raw Siena and was so impressed how adept and gifted you are in all of the styles you explore. The music is without question entirely original and skillful, but goes way beyond that in expressing a gamut of real emotions through music, especially the nostalgia of “15 years Later” and the melancholy and solitude of “Enigma,” to which I listened several times and reflects my real concerns of this enigmatic moment. I feel that you aptly chose the album title with the dream-like beauty of “Raw Siena” and its sensual impressionistic character. Definitely a hit!
I feel the playing is superb throughout. I really loved the sensitivity of your percussionist who supports the music but never dominates, a real plus in this music.
So many reasons to say you have my vote for your two submissions to the Grammys. I hope they’ll open up their minds, ears and hearts to the integrity of what you’ve accomplished.
My best,
Bill Trafka
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Hi Tom, thank you so much for sharing your album ‘Raw Sienna’ with me! It is fantastic ! I could listen to it all day everyday. Such a cool vibe and amazing musicianship from everyone on your excellent compositions. Your percussion is right on. I truly enjoyed every track but especially love “Keep it Movin’” and “Wolfe Tales”. Your voiceover and the line “piano in his mouth” made me smile! I will be keeping Raw Siena on my list for Cont. Inst. Album and on my personal listening list way beyond Grammy season! I am honored to be of support and wish you the very best of success.
Dana’s Music Playground
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Hey Tom! Just got done listening to ‘Raw Sienna’. Super super super groovy! Love the sound and the playing. I am making a master list in Google Docs. I got this record down for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
….and that is what you call a VOTE for Batik!
Mike Flanagan
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Hey Tom,
Listened to your FYC this morning.
I specially liked Raw Sienna. Quite amazing actually! Batik really kicks ass. Super complex stuff yet sounded relaxed and was very engaging to listen. I liked how each track was different from another. The album really told a story. Loved this one man.
Cool stuff!
Vicente
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Love the Batik! I used to listen to Weather Report a lot and of course I love Miles. How long have you had Batik?
Nicolette Auburn
(niece of Lyle Mays)
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Thank you so much! I listened to you album and song and I’m ready to support you!
Yulia
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Hey Tom, sorry it took me so long to get a chance to listen. Things have been crazy, but I just spent some time with your amazing music! Truly outstanding work! Every element in both your albums that are nominated is absolutely world class! It was a true privilege to spend some time listening! Wishing you the best of luck with it!
Joey Stuckey
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Batik, I’ve heard before- fantastic band.
Great job on this record, I like the different styles of each track and tempos and of course the obvious stellar musicianship.
Who’s that bass player? tone is fucking awesome. I only cuss when I mean it!
Bravo!
Janet
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Aloha, Tom,
I received both of your projects in the last couple of days and have been listening.
I was especially excited about your album, Raw Sienna. Congrats to you and the ensemble.
Batik sounds especially cool- I’m a huge WR & Miles fan.
Cheers
Ron
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Tim, what a great album! I listened to it on Spotify. And man, you sound great! Shades of Kenny Wheeler on this track. Collectively, it’s a great band…building on VSOP, Steps Ahead, Jaco, late Miles, Passport, & a nod to Brecker Bros. etc. This is some cool shit my friend!
Also
It’s ‘really’ good Tim. And the writing is stellar! I don’t know anybody out there doing this kind of concept. Would love to hear you guys perform live.
Bob Thompson
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I listened to Batik and really enjoyed it. “Enigma” was quite mesmerizing and meditative, even in the jazz space and the whole album sounds like it was a true delight to record. I see that Dan Willis was on sax for this – I’ve known him for a long time and played a lot of Broadway shows with him.
Great to hear your music and I’m happy that we’ve connected!
Kirsten Agresta-Copely
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Hi Tom, I haven’t come across an album with this level of artistry since Weather Report. It’s truly wonderful, and I’m adding it to my favorites. Congratulations to you and your whole team!
Serge Andre
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The Raw Sienna album is super cool! Love the organ and horns. Very tight. What are you playing in it? Great grooves and funk and then a nice shift with Enigma. Cool percussion in Second Line Crossing. I’m also partial to that horn and organ sound as my parents played that all the time, so love Rock Dove Dilemma. Wolfe Tales also is very nice! Congrats!
Emily Drennan
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I also had a blast listening to the Batik album. The whole ensemble feels so alive, and the mix makes it feel like I’m right there in the room.
Carla Patullo
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I like this very much. And the recording just jumps out of my monitors. Really really good stuff.
David Hoffman
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New Day: Beautiful !
Ben Marino
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New Day: Sounds fantastic and yes, very ECM vibe at its best!
New Day is very ECM in a good way
Andy Phaf
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New Day: This is gorgeous!
Chuck Leah
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I enjoyed it. Thank you Tom
Mehdi Rajabian
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That’s wonderful Tom!
Charu Suri
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I love this
Syreeta Thomson
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Tom, sounds fantastic! So happy to be part of this project.
Dan Willis
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Digging the way this band plays with intensity and makes space for each other. Sweet!
Lee Marvin
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Raw Sienna sounds great! I really like enigma and 15 years later. I like the melodies and overall vibe. I like the mix on this album too.
Joe Caravalho
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I listened to the whole album and it is Grammy-worthy as far as I am concerned.
Lori Hartglass
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So soothing and delicious. You guys are magic together.
Thank you Man Of Glass…I am very happy to hear this cd. I will purchase it…
Chase Steele Greye
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Barry, this is fantastic. I’ve only listened to your two tunes so far, but I have to say that, without being at all derivative, it reminds me of listening to some of my favorite jazz records — in the realm of Steps Ahead, Michael Brecker, etc — in terms of composition and musicianship. Kudos, man! Looking forward to hearing the rest.
Jeff Jacobson
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Listening now—man, the spirit of Miles is filling my home right alongside the smell of morning coffee! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. The album sounds fantastic—huge congratulations!
Phil Magallanes
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