LIVE AT THE M/DARBNĪCA vol. 1
The burgeoning Latvian jazz scene has been captured in Riga's cultural center and the famous jazz venue M/Darbnīca. Thirteen concerts were recorded entirely analog, live direct-to-tape from August 2022 to January 2023, showcasing literally who's who in Latvian jazz today.
The vinyl record has been reviewed in various media outlets, including tv3.lv, nra.lv, LTV1, LSM.LV, Kilograms Kultūras, and Diena.
It has also garnered attention in international media such as Downbeat and the Europe Jazz Network.
Releases October 27, 2023
Recorded from August 2022 to January 2023, at the M/Darbnīca, Riga, Latvia.
Recording Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Tapes prepared for vinyl release by Mareks Ameriks and Mārtiņš Krastiņš
Analog Mastering at Jersika Studio. Mastering Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
The lacquers were cut at MY45
Digital Mastering at HELI media. Mastering Engineer: Mārtiņš Krastiņš.
Compilation produced by Mareks Ameriks and Maija Moira Mazanova.
Photo: Maija Moira Mazanova.
Sleeve Design: Edgars Ameriks.