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On his stunning new CD, TRAVELS AND DREAMS, guitarist Zvonimir Tot successfully blends the passion of his eastern European roots with his unique journeys into contemporary American jazz. Backed by the great team of trumpeter Art Davis, bassist Nick Tountas and drummer Rusty Jones, Zvonimir showcases his dazzling technique and soulful heart on an eclectic array of dynamic and appealing originals.
Zvonimir Tot is the hot new voice in the world of jazz guitar virtuosos.
- Judy Roberts
On his stunning new CD, TRAVELS AND DREAMS, guitarist Zvonimir Tot successfully blends the passion of his eastern European roots with his unique journeys into contemporary American jazz. Backed by the great team of trumpeter Art Davis, bassist Nick Tountas and drummer Rusty Jones, Zvonimir showcases his dazzling technique and soulful heart on an eclectic array of dynamic and appealing originals.
Zvonimir Tot is the hot new voice in the world of jazz guitar virtuosos.
- Judy Roberts
…Tot is not only an able craftsman, but a musical personality. …(Z. T.), with the looks of a young Demis Roussos, is an extrovert soloist who plays from the heart. He improvises with a typical Balkan singing quality, an intense feeling for the blues, rich imagination, and unbelievably fast fingers. - Jeroen de Valk
…Tot is not only an able craftsman, but a musical personality. …(Z. T.), with the looks of a young Demis Roussos, is an extrovert soloist who plays from the heart. He improvises with a typical Balkan singing quality, an intense feeling for the blues, rich imagination, and unbelievably fast fingers. - Jeroen de Valk
Lookout for Zvonimir! Here's a new guy from eastern Europe who has done his jazz homework. His sound is inspired by all, from Kenny Burrell to Pat Metheny but yet distinctly his own. Plus, he gives us some new content to ponder and enjoy with both his compositions and story-line solos. Backed by three of Chicago's finest, this recording will open some doors for Zvonimir and give listeners a new guitar treat. - Marshall Vente
Lookout for Zvonimir! Here's a new guy from eastern Europe who has done his jazz homework. His sound is inspired by all, from Kenny Burrell to Pat Metheny but yet distinctly his own. Plus, he gives us some new content to ponder and enjoy with both his compositions and story-line solos. Backed by three of Chicago's finest, this recording will open some doors for Zvonimir and give listeners a new guitar treat. - Marshall Vente
Discography
CD "Travels and Dreams" (as a leader)
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Bio
Zvonimir Tot (Tot pronounced with the long "o") is a jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger. He has lived the less-than-glorious life of a jazz musician in several countries before settling down in the Chicago area, where he is active as a bandleader, sideman, and arranger. Zvonimir's compositions span various styles of jazz and concert music. He has performed at festivals and concert venues in: United States, Holland, Germany, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, and Romania.
Zvonimir Tot has performed and/or recorded with Johnny Frigo (violin, Chicago), Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (double bass, Denmark), Billy Harper (tenor sax, New York), Reggie Workman (double bass, New York), Peter King (alto & soprano sax, Great Britain), Larry Novak (piano, Chicago), Deborah Carter (vocal, USA-Holland), Paul Weeden (guitar, USA-Norway), John Engels (drums, Holland), and many others.
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