{"title":"Todres","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wooden-house","title":"Wooden House","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacob Gorensteyn is an Israeli saxophonist and producer. Born in the USSR in 1980, his family emigrated to Israel when he was a child, with Jacob picking up the saxophone soon after. A long time member and one of the creative forces behind the well-known Israeli brass band Marsh Dondurma, he co-produced all seven of the band's albums, as well as a solo effort that was released locally in 2006. Over the years Jacob became well known in the Israeli music scene both as a potent multi-genre session player and a mixing engineer and music producer, lending his sound to many recordings over the last 20 years. His main focus in his solo work is funky jazz music, being influenced by soul, R\u0026amp;B and funk music, mostly from the 60s and 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWooden House is one funky record. It began, as many records did at the time, with a recording session arranged to not feel as useless during the early days of the pandemic, at a time when planned gigs and sessions were falling like dominoes, and most, if not all, working musicians across the globe were in a state of mild shock watching their creative outlets, as well as their livelihoods, crumble away. Jacob assembled a group of friends – all powerhouse musicians, and all some of the most favorite people in the world for him to play with – into a recording studio. Just before the pandemic, Jacob moved away from the city into a little wooden house in a village located in the picturesque Yehuda mountains near Jerusalem. The new location prompted some creative juices in the form of a string of funky tunes, written in his new project studio on the 2nd floor of that very Wooden House. Three of those were the tunes he brought into the studio that day. None of the musicians assembled, including Jacob, knew what the music they came out with would end up sounding like. The music was worked out during the session and then swiftly recorded, all of it live, all of it energetic and groovy. Two more similar sessions followed in the following months, often being rescheduled because of lockdowns. What came out became \u003ci\u003eWooden House\u003c\/i\u003e, a funky, brass-heavy instrumental album, a fun, instant mood improver. Put it on and groove with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your inspiration is Herbie Hancock's \u003ci\u003eHead Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, or any of The Meters or The Apples albums – This one is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Todres","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP.","offer_id":50396922020171,"sku":"1151788","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/fb3c84f7-5e30-4e5a-885e-addf8b1f0dc9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726486604"},{"product_id":"sci-fi","title":"Sci-Fi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany have tried to categorize the Ramirez Brothers' music: Americana, psych blues funk, power-rockabilly… Their concerts, which have become a cult phenomenon in the Tel Aviv music scene, have been described as a \"transcendental experience\", and as \"a boost of energy straight to the vein\". Throughout their 20 years of playing together, the trumpet-guitar-drums trio has never ceased to surprise and has frequently reinvented itself. It's been five long years since the release of their acclaimed album Octopus Yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the first quarantine of 2020, each of the brothers – Eitan, Sefi \u0026amp; Uzi – settled in their own improvised recording studio at home and started experimenting and sharing material that was used for a new project – Sci-fi. The result showcases the unique bond between the brothers. Although each instrument is recorded in a different city (drums from Brussels), the musical freedom – combining simplicity, humor, and passion – is ever-present; led by brother Uzi Ramirez, who composed and mixed the songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ramirez Brothers' fourth studio album, \"Sci-Fi\" was released in 2021 and is now available for the first time on vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album offers a two-way trip for the soul: The A-side hovers like an undiscovered Psych-Jazz soundtrack, inviting the listener to relax and dive into deep thoughts. The B-side transcends between four tracks, each one with its own story in its own genre – funk, cabaret, big band \u0026amp; the sweetest instrumental lullaby ever written. The band's unique sound makes it hard to find similar reference groups, but, if you need one, try to imagine The Bad Plus, Ennio Morricone \u0026amp; Adrian Young celebrating the Covid-19 vaccination together. Well, it is what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, their music has been released on vinyl for the first time ever, with thanks and credit to Erez Todres and his label, \"Todres Records\". Available at your local record store and online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Todres","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50435970498891,"sku":"1153112","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8b1ddafd-4659-46e3-b914-208ef0a86146_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726910425"},{"product_id":"imagine-i-m-down","title":"Imagine \/ I'm Down","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne if israel's top holy grails! Fact is, the few collectors who have a copy, won't admit. It's priceless!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Jewish organist in London, Abe Orchover, formed a wedding band called the Aristocrats together with his neighborhood friends: Alan Stockman, David Franks and Ray Morris. The band recorded one song produced by the brilliant Joe Meek but his tragic suicide brought about the band's breakup. In the summer of 1968, Stockman and Morris were on holiday in Israel. They met Mussa Maron, a taxi driver, on the beach in Tel Aviv. He told them about his connections in the local music industry and when he realized that they were members of a British rock band he quickly got them to sign one-year management contract based on a weekly salary. Orchover and Franks joined Stockman and Morris, and together with local drummer Nissim Cohen the band chose a new name: Revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn September '69 the Hed Arzi record label released Revolver's only record, which contained two songs: an original song called \"Imagine\" - a sweet piece of psychedelic rock that sounds like a lost Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett session, alongside their unique adaptation of a cover version of the Beatles' \"I'm Down\", a combination of Mediterranean, psychedelia and reggae styles. Stan Solomon, lead singer of the Churchills, produced the record. This reissue was produced from the original tape for the first time since it was originally issued in 1969. Revolver's production has become a much-appreciated revival among classic rock and psychedelia music lovers as well as rare Israeli rock record collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Todres","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50465083130187,"sku":"1106174","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/todres.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}