GORAN IVANOVIC GROUP

Self-titled

2006-07-05

This group from Croatia based out of Chicago plays a mix of Eastern European folk tunes and jazz influenced compositions, flamenco, classical, blues, and jazz. Ivanovic is a guitar virtuoso and talented band leader. -Pete “The group’s repertoire is loaded with dynamics, and they move from soft contemplative interludes to wholly original, speed-driven Balkan jazz.” – Downbeat Magazine

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