Dimitar Bodurov

Transcendence

Coalescence

Million fragile pieces of sound collide and mirror otherworldly dimensions. Reality and dreams, body and soul go on a magical trip into the unknown. While the piano, earthly, comforting and dark at times, brings solace like an echo of your thoughts. Awoken from this dream, you feel connected, reborn.

‘Coalescence’ is a collaborative album by contemporary jazz pianist Dimitar Bodurov and electronic music producer Ivan Shopov. Spanning over eight variously paced pieces the record is the result of two lengthy improvisation sessions that took place in Bodurov’s Amsterdam-based studio back in 2017. After letting the raw recordings season for a few years the duo re-immersed themselves in the material. The album they fleshed out feels and sounds as if it was meticulously composed and not created in the spur of a moment. ‘Coalescence’ is offered to us barely edited and as pure as it gets. Bodurov and Shopov are indulging in varyingly paced and piano-driven musical explorations which are minimalist at their core but emotionally dense as well.

‘Coalescence’ is released in a time when most of us have been forced to put our lives and inter-human interactions at a halt. Exploring the territories of ghostly musical stasis, Bodurov and Shopov are keeping us sane through all mind states, feelings and paths they’ve sketched in their improvisatory dialog. When musicians from different backgrounds are coming together the goal is always to adjust their approaches so they eventually merge within the music. Maybe due to previous studio and live collaborations, in ‘Coalescence’ this intertwining of elements is present right from the start. This successful combination of acoustic sounds and their synthetic counterparts allows us to go deeper and deeper until all is said and done. At least until Bodurov and Shopov find themselves locked in another studio together for the next creative outburst.

Credits :
releases May 14, 2020

Dimitar Bodurov – piano & electronica
Ivan Shopov – electronica

Recorded live at Optomusic Studio / Amsterdam in 2017
Mixed by Dimitar Bodurov and Ivan Shopov
Mastering by Ivan Shopov at Etheraudio Studio

Microscop photography: Accreton by Venelina Katanska
Graphic design: micronavt studio
Words by Angel Simitchiev

Produced by Dimitar Bodurov & Ivan Shopov
© 2020 Dimitar Bodurov, Ivan Shopov

Solo in Bonn

Dimitar Bodurov, piano
Released April 15, 2019

 

Dimitar’s latest solo piano album is a live registration of his concert at Beethoven’s haus in Bonn in November 2018. A lyrical and virtuosic rendition of free improvisations and original compositions based on folkore themes.

All about jazz reviewed the album : “Technically impressive, on occasion Bodurov gives the impression that he possesses more than the standard two hands. Yet he is no slave to flashy display. The symmetry of jazz, folk and classical language of this compelling live document is totally natural”.

All about jazz
Ian Patterson, Dec 2019
read full article here

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Produced by Dimitar Bodurov
© Deutschlandradio / Dimitar Bodurov 2019
℗ Deutschlandradio 2019

OPTOMUSIC OP0119

All songs composed by Dimitar Bodurov
Published with Buma Stemra, The Netherlands
Recorded live at Beethoven-Haus, Bonn, Germany
Radio producer Harald Rehmann
Recorded and edited by Michael Morawietz for Deutschlandfunk
Mastered at Deine.cd
Photos by Cyril Wermers
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Stamps from Bulgaria 2006

Dimitar Bodurov, piano

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Senkya Padna

Stamp around

Optomusic, 2015

Dimitar Bodurov- piano
MIhail Ivanov- bass
Jens Dueppe- drums

Dynamic, energetic, poetic yet more fluent and somewhat less eclectic.

STAMP AROUND continues the narrative of “Stamps from Bulgaria” – a series of compositions based on elements of Bulgarian folklore.

With this new a-la-suite approach the music takes surprising turns of sonic texture and emotion.

Seven Stamps

Dimitar Bodurov- piano
MIhail Ivanov- bass
Jens Dueppe- drums

feat. Theodosii Spassov- kaval

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ABOUT SEVEN STAMPS

With their new album Seven Stamps, Bodurov Trio continue delving into Bulgarian folklore and further narrowing their search to the intrinsic variations of the very popular rhythm in 7.

Different regions have their own interpretation and names of it such as Rychenica, Chetvorno, Elenino Horo, etc. In combination with other measures, the rhythm in seven, serves as a basis for other so called additive measures, which provide countless possibilities for interpretation.

The trio will be also joined by the internationally acclaimed Theodosii Spassov (kaval), who is one of the pioneers in connecting Bulgarian Folklore with the jazz tradition, as well as a great inspiration for many musicians.

 

Stamps from Bulgaria 2008

Dimitar Bodurov- piano
MIhail Ivanov- bass
Jens Dueppe- drums, percussion

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REVIEWS
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ABOUT STAMPS FROM BULGARIA

Stamps from Bulgaria is the result of a long-term investigation into Bulgarian Folklore and its correlation with other music traditions and instruments. For me, there were two personal challenges in this project: as composer and as pianist.

My approach as composer was to avoid rearranging these songs, but rather to treat them as any other compositional element such as a major triad, a rhythmical phrase, intervals, etc. Thus establishing a process of de- and re-construction, which will eventually result in a new musical form, which is sometimes closer to the original than others.

On selecting the songs, I searched carefully for any personal and emotional connection and/or something unique (such as odd time measure, lyrics, or just a melody), which also contained enough dramatic potential, yet leaving room for exploration.

As a pianist I referred to the traditional singing and instruments in an attempt to apply their specific characteristics on the piano keyboard. I treated the piano as a melodic rather than harmonic instrument, which is its most common function.

All songs come from different regions of Bulgaria. Some are more popular than others. It is of course arguable which songs are actually Bulgarian, but this issue gives another dimension to my research and poses the question of national identity – a much discussed issue in a modern multi-cultural society. -Dimitar Bodurov
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PRESS QUOTES:

DE VOLKSKRANT (NL)
Top 10 jazz CDs from Holland for 2008
The Bodurov Trio brings a welcoming and original sound in Jazz – not in a corny, boring way as it is so often the case with combinations of Jazz and Balkan music, but totally organic, warm and with guts.

JAZZFLITS (WEB):
New ways in Jazz!

VENTO AZUL (Japan)
This is a spectacular piano trio recording with many innovative approaches, as well as ethnic flavour!

JAZZMOZAIEK (NL)
With this new album Bodurov lives up to his promise!

JAZZMAGAZINE (NL)
With originality as a driving force, one can almost taste the Bulgarian culture and landscape!

JAZZTHETIK (DE)
The Bodurov Trio approaches with the same intensity the fast and complicated as well as the slow and soulful songs. A must have for everyone, interested in music from this region!

JAZZTHING (DE)
The Bodurov Trio elegantly transports an emotional landscape of Bulgarian Folk culture!

JAZZISM (NL)
As an instrumentalist, Bodurov is an amazing talent and a musician, who did not forget about his roots, yet does not stand still!

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Resumption Suite

Dimitar Bodurov- piano
Cord Heineking- bass
Jens Dueppe- drums

Live at De Doelen, Rotterdam 2004
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Bulgarian folk music has been an inspiring part of both my memories and my plans and projects. With the knowledge, gained on composition and experimental techniques, this project became realized as The Resumption Suite. In it, I tried to reconcile some tangible elements of my past and presence, at the same time implying something for the future.
Dimitar Bodurov

This is a multi-partial piece for piano, bass, drums and samples. Though based on the tradition of jazz improvisation, the music flows and borrows elements from Bulgarian folklore.The Resumption suite was premiered in De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands as Dimitar’s graduation project, for which he received Cum Laude.

Melatonic

Acoustic Reocords, Norway ACR9817

Dimitar Bodurov- piano
Jens Dueppe – drums
Cord Heineking – bass

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Wasteland

Wasteland

Dimitar Bodurov – piano
Mattia Magatelli – double bass
Kristijan Krajnčan, drums

Produced by Dimitar Bodurov
© OPTOPMUSIC 2017

Neofobic

Gubemusic, Norway

Dimitar Bodurov- piano, live electronics
Jens Dueppe- drums, percussion

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Mixing vanity

Rosen Zahariev-Roko – trumpet & percussion
Dimitar Bodurov – piano, keys, electronica
Dimitar Semov – drums & electronic percussion

credits :
Recorded live at the Bulgarian National Radio hall 1 on the 18th November 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Recorded by Georgi Gogov
Mixed and mastered by Dimitar Bodurov at Optomusic studio, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Produced by Dimitar Bodurov
© Dimitar Bodurov 2018

Stormy

Michael Moore – alto sax and clarinets
Dimitar Bodurov- piano
Michael Vatcher – bass

Produced by Dimitar Bodurov at Optomusic
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Notes on Hopper

Notes on Hopper is an adventurous journey into the world of American painter Edward Hopper.

Edward Hopper’s most famous painting is Nighthawks (1952). A New York café late at night with two men and a woman sitting at the bar. Loneliness and isolation are typical themes in Hopper’s work. At the same time his paintings are intensely cinematic, they’re always the beginning of a story.
Notes on Hopper tells the story behind Hopper’s paintings in a jazzy atmosphere with songs, improvisations and spoken word. Based on the diaries of his wife and fellow artist Josephine Nivison, Notes on Hopper paints a portrait of a female artist’s struggle in her stormy marriage with Edward Hopper.

Written, sung and performed by Judith Scholte. The lyrics were put to music by multiple award-winning composer Paul M. van Brugge. The music is performed by two masters of improvisation; Dimitar Bodurov, piano and electronics and Nils van Haften, saxophones and bass clarinet.

 

Credits:

Written by Judith Scholte
Composed by Paul M. van Brugge

Vocals – Judith Scholte
Piano, electronics – Dimitar Bodurov
Saxophones, bass clarinet – Nils van Haften

CD produced by Dimitar Bodurov and Paul M. van Brugge
Recorded and mixed by Dimitar Bodurov at Optomusic (www.optomusic.com)
Notes on Hopper is published by Deuss Music (www.deussmusic.com)

Project PULSE

produced by Dimitar Bodurov

Theodosii Spassov – kaval
Sandip Bhattacharya – tabla
Dimitar Bodurov, piano, electronics

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Once upon a time, two times, three… So goes the pulse of time, so goes the story.

The story is about the pulse that beats in words, in logics, in the hearts, or maybe in your heart. It is a story about emotions, told in compositions of soundscapes, improvisations.

Time is spacious, illustrious, and prolific as the spirituality of ancient India, the lyricism of Bulgarian folklore and the searching spirit of contemporary European improvisation and composition.

Bulgarian pianist and composer Dimitar Bodurov has put together a collective of unique artistic individuals capable of transcending the urgency of Project Pulse.

The celebrated Bulgarian kaval player Theodosii Spassov, a master of Indian tabla Sandip Bhattacharya and Bodurov himself on piano and electronics.

project-pulse.nl

Bloom

Foreign Media Music 93749

Margriet Sjoerdsma- vocals
Dimitar Bodurov- piano, keys, programming
Cord Heineking- acoustic & el.bass
Jasper van Hulten- drums

Arits Orubs- vibraphone
Shirma Rouse- backing vocals
Laise Aerts- backing vocals
Jeffrey Bruinsma- violin
Heleen van der Hoeven- violin
Ro Krauss- viola
Saartje Camp

Produced by Dimitar Bodurov and Margriet Sjoerdsma 2008

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Videos

At the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

CD Presentation, Rotterdam

With the whisper of a morning

Margriet Sjoerdsma-vocals
Dimitar Bodurov-piano, wurlitzer, fender rhodes
Cord Heineking-bass
Bernhard Weichinger-drums

Produced and arranged by Dimitar Bodurov

Executive producer Margriet Sjoerdsma

© 2006 Margriet Sjoerdsma and  Dimitar Bodurov

www.margrietsjoerdsma.com

Videos

At the Kleine Komedie, Amsterdam

At Varna Summer Jazz Fest, Bulgaria

NIKOBO

credits

InFusion

Kanatitsa

with special guests:

Theodosii Spassov: kaval in 3 and 10
Dimitar Bodurov: piano in 5, 6 and 9
Burak Malçok: ney in 6
Stoimen Stoyanov: string arrangement in 4
Dayan Kutsarov: programming in 9

all compositions are based on Bulgarian folklore

programming, guitars, mixing: Ivan Shopov
vocals: Avigeya

arrangement: Ivan Shopov and Avigeya
Avigeya are : Aleksandra Vasileva, Milena Velikova, Ralitsa Kirilova, Sibina Radenkova
lyrics: folklore on 1, 3, 6, 7 and 9; Aleksandra Vasileva on 2 and 8; Sibina Radenkova on 4, 5 and 10

recorded at Pekarnata Studio and Etheraudio Studio
mastering: Shawn Hatfield (Audible Oddities, USA)

visual concept and graphic design: Ivaylo Petrov and Emanuela Belovarski
cover model : Irena Milyankova

review : Angel Simitchiev

produced by: Ivan Shopov
co produced by: Sabina Parisi

Released by Etheraudio Records

Prey Catch The Hunter

Kaneng Lolang  “Prey Catch The Hunter”

“The themes in this record were informed by some determining factors in humanity’s existence – menstruation, birth, motherhood, lust, the state of our collective spiritual health, and ultimately , Love. The emotion that inspires the lyrics is particularly sourced from my experience within my female body, which beyond its mere physical attributes has given me the knowledge of ancient processes from which I wish to continue harnessing an intuitive creativity.“

With contributions from TV On The Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe who sings to soothe the inner child on “Palm” , Adio commanding with a futuristic Yoruba mantra on “Peoplestand“, Jolie Holland’s visceral violin on “Constant Messiah” and Laurie Anderson collaborator Shahzad Ismaily’s gracious drums, this record is a sincere offering to all.

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The Bulchemists

The Bulchemists are six artists of the younger bulgarian jazz diaspora, gathered from all corners of Europe and the US – unquestionably outstanding representatives of the jazz scenes in their chosen exile cities.

What makes them unique is how they have maintained their deeply rooted relationship to the melodies and rhythm of the bulgarian ethnic music.

Still rooted in Bulgaria, these individual artists, at the height of their talents, have come together to create some powerful new music.

Members:

Dimiter Bodurov – Piano
Peter Slavov – Double Bass
Vladimir Karparov – Saxophone
Alexander Wladigeroff – Trumpet
Dimiter Liolev – Saxophone
Borislav Petrov – Drums
Mihail Ivanov – Double Bass

Site:

http://www.thebulchemists.com

 

Wampum

Line up:
Diederik Rijpstra, trumpet
Joost Lijbaart, drums
Clemens van der Feen, bass
Dimitar Bodurov, piano
guest: Eric Vloeimans, trumpet

More info:
http://diederikrijpstra.com/

 

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