Johnny

A jazz trio record dedicated to Johnny Răducanu — Michael’s uncle and mentor, and one of the most important figures in Romanian jazz. Piano, double bass and drums, recorded at the University of Salford.

Dedicated to my uncle and mentor Johnny Răducanu. An annual jazz festival and competition is held in his name in his hometown, Brăila.

Tracklist

1. 1

   Take 9

   Traditional, arranged by Michael Cretu

   8:53
2. 2

   The Balkan Connection

   Traditional, arranged by Michael Cretu

   5:41
3. 3

   Johnny

   Michael Cretu

   4:26
4. 4

   The Greek Connection

   Traditional, arranged by Michael Cretu

   6:51
5. 5

   October Song

   Johnny Răducanu

   4:40
6. 6

   The Road to Damascus

   Traditional, arranged by Michael Cretu

   5:02
7. 7

   Soliloquy

   Ed Barnwell

   6:41
8. 8

   The Balkan Connection II

   Traditional, arranged by Michael Cretu

   5:37

Credits

• Michael Cretu — double bass
• Ed Barnwell — piano
• Myke Wilson — drums
• Recorded at the University of Salford
• Engineered and mixed by Stephen Kilpatrick at Soundfackery Productions
• Mastered by Gabriel Isac at ISAC Production