The most influential and strikingly original guitarist-composer of his generation makes a radical leap in his musical direction on Caipi, the debut release on his new label Heartcore Records. Ten years in the making, Caipi is easily his most personal expression to date and features Rosenwinkel playing all the instruments (drums, bass, piano, synthesizers, percussion) with the company of notable guests (Amanda Brecker, Mark Turner, Eric Clapton).

Elements of rock and jazz co-exist happily with all the easily recognizable features of his personal style; above all, there is ample space for the evolving world of Brazilian music in its most recent guise and, in particular, the Brazilian love song. To some extent this symbolizes Kurt’s natural leaning towards the creation of melodies of considerable emotional impact, a highly distinctive feature and an unavoidable element in his markedly romantic artistic vision.

The folder includes also Caipi digital booklet with the lyrics and the story of the album.

Milestones, Miles Davis

Ah-Leu-Cha, Charlie Parker

Body & Soul, Johnny Green & Edward Heyman

D&E, Oscar Peterson

Emily, Tony Bennett

Myron’s World, Mark Turner

Kurt Rosenwinkel: acoustic & electric guitars, electric bass, piano, drums, percussion, synth, Casio, voice

Pedro Martins: voice, drums, keyboards, percussion
Eric Clapton: guitar
Alex Kozmidi: baritone guitar
Mark Turner: tenor saxophone
Kyra Garéy: voice
Antonio Loureiro: voice
Zola Mennenöh: voice
Amanda Brecker: voice
Frederika Krier: violin
Chris Komer: French horn
Andi Haberl: drums

Produced by Kurt Rosenwinkel
Co-produced by Paul Stacey and Pedro Martins
All Music and Lyrics written by Kurt Rosenwinkel (A-Side Publishing) except for Amanda Brecker ("Kama", "Little B" lyrics) and Antonio Loureiro ("Casio Vanguard" lyrics)
Recorded at Heartcore Studios, Berlin by Kurt Rosenwinkel
Additional Recording at Big Orange Sheep Studio, NYC by Michael Perez-Cisneros
Recording assistant Kevin Frias
Additional Recording at Sear Sound, NYC by Chris Allen
Mixed by Paul Stacey at Strangeway Studios, London
Mastered by Mandy Parnell at Black Saloon Studios, London
Artwork by Beatriz Moralez