Dutch-Surinamese multi-instrumentalist Ronald Snijders is a jazz heavyweight with a career spanning over 40 years, 50 releases, and an astonishing 5,000 compositions. Drawing Latin, Brazilian, and Surinamese influences into dialogue with the electric sound of Weather Report, his four albums from 1977 to 1983 have become holy grails of deep, forward-thinking fusion. Penta, released via Night Dreamer in January 2025, marks a powerful statement return from this unsung giant of the genre.
Recorded direct-to-disc at Artone Studio alongside a stellar cast of European musicians, Penta fizzes with the ingenuity of Snijders' flute chops, tight interplay, and a rich sonic palette spanning synths, clavinet, Fender Rhodes, electric bass, and sax. The album traces musical trajectories from Suriname to Europe and back again, fusing a sound that feels both timeless and strikingly original — a beguiling showcase of Snijders' virtuosic range and compositional depth.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Night Dreamer
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 01/17/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Kaseko Sisters
A2. Nevertheless
A3. Basic Things
A4. Nite Time
B1. Fusionize
B2. Maseko
B3. Ode to Wayne Shorter
B4. Valsa
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