Friends, Old & New

by Greg Chako

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gregchako I love guitar and organ jazz . . . but this album also features 3 Brazilian-style vocal jazz tracks. All in all, an extremely varied and swinging set of all-original material! Favorite track: Organomics.
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Samba Summer (Instr.) 08:26 video
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Spring Rain 05:38
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Bent Metal, Tribute to a Green Trucker 06:53
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Walk With Me 05:11
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The Whole Truth 07:57
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Samba Summer (Vocal) 05:45
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Wayne's Waltz 12:00
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Giles Smiles 06:42
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Groove Time 04:30
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Organomics 06:57

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“Greg Chako suffered through an unfortunate recording hiatus of over 8 years, caused by a combination of personal circumstances and the outset of COVID in 2020, only to rise up in 2022 like a ‘phoenix from the ashes’ to record his 11th album as a leader titled, Friends, Old & New.

Chako signed to Mint400 Records and Raining Music in 2022, and they are reissuing some of his older catalogue with new packaging, and spearheading his brand new recordings beginning with this one, the first of 3 due to be released by next summer (2023).

Therefore, Friends, Old & New promises to mark an impressive relaunch, if not an actual surpassing, of the prolific recording career that produced 9 albums in just a little over 10 years when Chako lived in the Far East.

It features an all-original set of 10 songs, ranging in style from a bluesy and traditional Guitar/Organ/Drums Trio, to a Brazilian-Flavored Sextet featuring percussion and both a male and female vocalist. Chako penned all the lyrics too, which are as supremely lyrical as his guitar playing.

There are 9 players present on the record, but the format alternates with trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet. Saxman Brooks Giles doubles on Tenor and Soprano; Vocal songs are interspersed with the instrumentals (in the style of Cannonball Adderley presents Nancy Wilson); Organ & Bass share roles throughout, except on the tour-de-force final track, Samba Summer, on which they both play.

“This album is comprised of all Chako original material, which feature rhythmic punches that perfectly compliment Chako’s solid improvised lines, tight vocal harmonies, and very catchy melodies. His compositions are an excellent example of combining the traditional with fresh and unique forward-thinking music. Chako is a fine player with a voice that should be heard by a much larger listening audience.” Professor Vince Lewis for Just Jazz Guitar

“Recalls those exciting hard blowing sessions of the 1960’s which featured Hank Mobley, Donald Byrd, and Jackie McLean . . . with an effective mix of hard bop and Latin rhythms guaranteed to keep listener attention” David Nathan, AllMusicGuide


“A jazz mosaic painted with the very best of culture, ethnic, and musical sensibilities. That striking combination provides a sumptuousness and extensiveness that is rarely found in any genre.” Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck of Jazz Reviews

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released October 14, 2022

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In a pro career spanning 40 years and five countries, USA guitarist Greg Chako has released 14 albums and been the subject of a documentary called, “An American Cat in the Lion City.” He lived in the Far East for 17 years, where he evolved into a masterful, expressive composer with rich story telling abilities. His style merges Mainstream, Hard Bop, Latin & World music. ... more

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