Multi-instrumentalist and producer Konstantin Klashtorni is one of the most popular musicians in the field of smooth jazz on CDBaby. Browsing the list of top sellers you will certainly find most of his albums there. He is known by his projects Kool&Klean, Chillaxing Jazz Kollektion, Love Suggestions, eJazz Artistry and Smooth Jazz. Furthermore he has released three compilations packed with the best pieces in his opinion: Best Of Chill Jazz I, II and III (2019). An overwhelming creative force.
For the first time Konstantin joined the prestigious label Skytown Records with his album 7x7 reminding on his 49th birthday. The title song introduces into the album with a cloud of synth sound before flute and piano take control over the sonic theme polishing it to perfection.
Konstantin returns on Charmed to his native instrument, the saxophone. At the same time, however, it is evident that he likes to perform the melodies with different instrumental approaches. Moments Like These proves Konstantin's exquisite compositional talent. Also impressive is his sense for supreme arrangements.
By The Bay shows more of his harmonic interplay of sax
and guitar that lives and breathes with inspiring creativity. The
slow Hypnotize Me embraces the listener with a tender
serenade. Timeless offers the typical signature sound we
love by Klashtorni.
Yes, that's it! Sensitivities flashes my brain with a captivating melody, highly recommendable as single. Reflections over Water is the aptly title of this call and response theme between sax and flute. Just For 2 is played with an elegant soul spurring listener's interest again. Nothing Stands Between Us simply nails from start to finish with an intriguing melody. Late Nights with U let you swing with this effervescent song.
Konstantin Klashtorni is neither a virtuoso nor does he set new standards. His concern is stylish entertainment without obtrusive self-adulation. 7x7 hits it right on the dot.
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Album Information
Title: 7x7
Artist: Konstantin Klashtorni
Year: 2020
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Skytown Records
Tracks:
1 7 X 7 4:12
2 Charmed 4:10
3 Moments Like These 4:02
4 By the Bay 4:22
5 Hypnotize Me 4:03
6 Timeless 4:07
7 Sensitivities 4:23
8 Reflections over Water 4:16
9 Just For 2 4:24
10 Nothing Stands Between Us 3:50
11 Late Nights with U 3:49