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Prester John Sessions
TOMMY T
Prester John Sessions
Genres: International Music, Pop
 
2009 solo release from the bass player for Gypsy Punk powerhouse Gogol Bordello. Tommy was born and raised in Ethiopia and the knowledge of global rhythms he brings to Gogol's sound has become part of their unclassifiable ...  more »

     
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All Artists: TOMMY T
Title: Prester John Sessions
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Easy Star
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 11/10/2009
Genres: International Music, Pop
Style: Africa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 657481102121

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Album Description
2009 solo release from the bass player for Gypsy Punk powerhouse Gogol Bordello. Tommy was born and raised in Ethiopia and the knowledge of global rhythms he brings to Gogol's sound has become part of their unclassifiable approach to music. The Prester John Sessions is a collection of 11 songs including a remix featuring Gogol Bordello band mates Eugene Huts and Pedro Srazo and mixed by Michael Goldwasser of the Easy Star All-Stars. The record also features two collaborations with Gigi, one of the most popular modern Ethiopian singers. It was mixed by Victor Van Vugt (Gogol Bordello, Nick Cave).
 

CD Reviews

Haile Selassie would like these sessions
C. sanders | church hill, TN | 02/22/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"when listening to Tommy T and the rhythm of all of the elements-our hearts expand from drum to sky... listen and see why"
Amazing Debut
R-one | NYC | 11/23/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"From the first moments of "Brothers" until the last notes of "Eden," this album is a stunning display of beauty from the man behind Gogol Bordello's bass. The album dances from traditional Ethiopian rhythms to reggae, funk and Jazz with confidence and ease. And for Gogol fans, there is a fun remix at the end to wake you up out of the trance the album induces. I can't think of anyone who would not find something to like on The Prester John Sessions and I can't wait to see what Tommy T comes up with next."