Ark Ovrutski Quintet Celebrates New CD At Zinc Bar, 2/1

The Ark Ovrutski Quintet will celebrate the release of its new CD, "Sounds of Brasil," by performing at the Zinc Bar on Tuesday, February 1st. The quintet will feature Jorge Continentino (Bari & Tenor Saxophones/Flute & Alto Flute), Michael Deese-Walve (Trombone/Flute/Alto Saxophones), Helio Alves (Piano), Ark Ovrutski (Bass) and Duduka Da Fonseca (Drums).

"Sounds Of Brasil is a unique blend of contemporary arrangements and original melodies in various different styles of jazz with Brazilian grooves. Ark explains his affinity for the South American musical genre - one he shares with other Russian musicians, like pianists Misha Piatigorsky and Andrei Kondakov. "I think the roots of that are in the history of Russian and Brazilian music of 19th century," he says. "There is a style in Russian classical music - Russian Urban Romantic Songs (Romance) -- that appeared at the beginning of 19th century, which is really melodically close to the Portuguese romantic songs of that period that became melodic source for chorinho and later for bossa-nova and samba. Talking about composing in general, Brazilian composers like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Chico Buarque and Johnny Alf all taught me how to create bright deep melodies." Ovrutski has learned his lessons well, as his own compositions here testify"
Russ Musto-All About Jazz

The Ark Ovrutski Quintet will play three sets at 8:00pm, 10:00pm and 11:30pm. The Zinc Bar is located at 82 West Third Street (Bet. Sullivan & Thompson Sts). Call 212-477-9462 or visit zincbar.com for more information. Learn more about Ark Ovrutski at arkovrutski.com.