Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls vs. the forces of evil NaimCD051

This third recording for The Naim Label was recorded during the last week of May 2000. Those who enjoyed the first two cds should really dig this one. Why? Because it’s completely burning- that’s why!

Geoff Bradfield has joined the band since the last recording, and besides contributing three superbad compositions he also adds his brilliant tenor, alto and bass clarinet playing. The remainder of the line up is the same as “Propaganda”- Rob Mazurek, Kevin Kizer, Jeff Parker and Noel Kupersmith.

"Sirota’s band may be rebel souls, but they have big hearts too" - Downbeat

"Here’s a smart forward thinking band that knows how to swing" - All About Jazz

"Sirota plays with an effortless touch...very convincing" - Jazz Times

Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls Propaganda NaimCD036

"There have been few jazz debuts of recent years which have shown such ability," said Phil Brett of The Listener in just one review of Ted Sirota's first album with The Naim Label.

His second, Propaganda, is set to attract just as much attention. Featuring members of the highly successful Tortoise, Isotope 217 and Chicago Underground Orquestra, Ted Sirota and the Rebel Souls have put together a fantastic second album. All eight tracks have been written by Ted and various band members, and the album is a testament to their extreme talent as both musicians and composers. The players display an astonishing passion for both the music and their instruments as Ted's exhilarating drumming leads them through the music.

Ted Sirota Rebel Souls NaimCD014

"I want to play music that's 'free', music where people in the group can express themselves. I'm always thinking what if some kids from the projects walked in here or people who didn't listen to jazz all the time; would they be able to feel what was going on? I try to find a way, even if it's just by playing with a lot of emotion and feeling, that people can relate to." - Ted Sirota.