„Respected Macedonian bassist Ljubomir Stojsavljević makes his PMGJazz debut, with this wonderfully refreshing, funk-inspired record, by a group named simply SD4. Rounding up the cast are old favorites Bujukliev / Drobicki / Naumov – well known to us primarily through their association with SETHSTAT. Kind words about these three fine gentlemen have been said in the past on these pages, so let us not dwell on them once more.

Stojsavljević, on the other hand, is debuting here, so a few compliments are in order..well, maybe not. Being one of the more expressive instrumentalists this country has ever produced, words will never be quite enough. Having made his name as the founder and bassist of immensely popular newwave / synthpop group BASTION, he was particularly selective about his later musical projects – this is only his third full album in his 40+ year career – the others being BASTION’s only LP, the other a live album by Garabet Tavitjan’s PARAMECIUM (a well known jazz fusion band).

Speaking about BASTION – a cameo by bass clarinetist Gunter Kube on “Mr. Komplex” (a Bastion composition) is one of the highlights of this album. Also present are recognizable themes by artists as diverse as Duke Ellington and Soundgarden. Maybe. There’s only one way to find out.“

SD4 are:
Vladan Drobicki [trombone]
Panče Bujukliev [keys]
Ljubomir Stojsavljević [bass]
Goce Naumov [drums]

Gunter Kube [bass clarinet – guest on #5]

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Recorded at Kino Frosina-MKC & Caffe Magor (#5) by Alen Hadži-Stefanov
Produced by Vladan Drobicki
Cover photo Vladan Drobicki
Cover design Violeta Kačakova