PATINA was formed in the summer of 2003. PATINA style is a combination of anciant Latgalian singing ( called - bolsi) and jazz music. Latgale ( the region of Eastern Latvia) is the geographical origin of bolsi singing and home of variety of nations and cultures. As time passes, Latgale has preserved its uniquely characteristic dialect and traditions, as well as an impressive quantity of ancient songs. Folklorists visit Latgale regularily, to record and document their oral tradition. One of PATINA's main ideas is to revive this particular style of singing. This endeavor (undertaken by group leader Biruta Ozolina) requires a special understanding, which can be reached by meticulous research and study of various archived authentic recordings. Finally, "patina" is a matter which gives ancient objects their historical value. Folk music deserves similar regard.
Biruta Ozolina - vocal, kokle, piano. Graduated Latvian Music Academy. Now working as a piano teacher in children music school. Latgalian folk music is her passion. Participated in folk music festivals in Kaunas, Vilnius, Krakow, Visby.
Viktor Ritov - piano, synthesizer. Magistrate of Latvian Music Academy, now a professor there, studied jazz in Enschede Hogeschool (Holland). From 1991, he has participated in various jazz and classical music festivals in Vilnius (Lithuania), Jyvaskyla (Finland), Riga, Lodz (Poland), and has toured as a soloist, as well as in different music groups.
Oleg Grishin - basses. Myspace, Youtube. Graduated Moscow Art University. Participated in festivals: Great Britain, USA, Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Poland, Romania, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraina, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia. Studio-touring with Terje Rypdal, Ronnie Le Tekro, Latvian Simfo.Orchestra, New Riga Theatre, Liepaja Drama Theatre, Theatre Domino, East-West Project, Pete Andersone & The Archives, Satori, Dao, Gulfstream, Smooth Band, etc...
Indrikis Veitners - clarinet, saxophone. Teaching jazz in Riga Doma Choir School. Indikis has played in various jazz groups.
Vilius Matutis - reseacher of the Baltic traditional music, history, applied arts.
Talis Gzibovskis - percusions. An organizer of Saulkrasti Jazz Festival. Since 1982 he has played in leading Latvian rock groups, Played together with R.Raubisko. Teaching Jazz in Academy of Pedagogy and Educational Management in Riga.
Festivals:
Showcase Rigas Ritmi 2006
Saulkrasti Jazz 2005, 2004
Suklegos (Lithuania) 2004
Koktebel jazz (Ukraine) 2004
Cafe de l..ete La Roche sur Yon (France) 2004
Discography:
CD 'Patina', 2006. Label: Lauska.
CD 'Ucinamas dziesmas' (trad. children music), 2005. Valters un Rapa.
CD 'Miega dziesmas' (trad. children music), 2004. Valters un Rapa.
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Thanks for the add Patina! Loving your music, in fact it is so impressive that Baltic has chosen to feature it on its page. Keep up the good work and please feel free to come and add to the blogs, or comment on our page. Respect and love xXBalticXx
