Days of Twang DEPHAZZ CD: KRI-CD-3038 Release Date: 4/24/2007 Price: $12.98 The band DEPHAZZ (formerly De-Phazz) is well known in Europe with six previous albums under their belt and an extensive touring schedule. Clever and campy, downbeat and jazzy, their albums have garnered two Echo award nominations (German Grammys) and numerous top ten/twenty chart positions in Germany but they have only released two albums stateside (on Watermusic Records). They have licensed music for many commercial ad campaigns throughout Europe and have appeared on over 150 compilations worldwide. “Days of Twang” is considerably more pop/rock driven than their previous releases and is guided by the retro viewpoint of bandleader Pit Baumgartner’s musical roots. An incredibly catchy and listenable record, it’s a throwback to the nearly obsolete notion of an “album”. Featuring longtime vocal collaborators Barbara Lahr, Pat Appleton and Karl Frierson, this collection spans genres and moods for a truly intoxicating experience. "a bag of goodies full of intelligent musical references and hot grooves to dance to. ... Pit never gave up his strange humor which appears in fantastical sounds and sarcastic lyrics ... for the sake of a commercial sound" ~ FINANCIAL TIMES GERMANY (record of the week) "you can buy this record blind" ~ FREE FM (record of the week) One Day You'll Dance For Me Tokyo! Dalminjo CD: KRI-CD-3035 Release Date: 2/20/2007 Price: $12.98 Dalminjo, the cool cat from Norway is back with his second album. Still only in his mid-twenties, Dalminjo (aka ORG Lounge aka Ole Roar Granli) has been producing music for over a decade and has turned his hand to Techno, Drum & Bass, Trip Hop and House, appearing on more than 150 compilations worldwide in the process. Two years have passed since his successful debut album Fjord Fusioneer (Kriztal - KRI-CD-3025) and as he continues on his journey he has both refined and tweaked his sound with an outcome that is not only genre-crossing but also modern and timeless all in in one. His unmistakable Broken Beat/Leftfield trademark is the main focus of the long player but in between he surprises us with remarkable diversity here. Jazz, Chillout, House, Broken Beat, Latin, Disco, Pop and even D&B (on uber-chilled closer “Scars”) are all thrown into the Dalminjo melting pot. Great for late night parties and clubs alike. On “One Day You’ll Dance For Me Tokyo!”, Ole once again seeks the aid of some talented female vocalists. Anja Øyen Vister, lead vocalist for Norway’s Flunk, joins Dalminjo on two tracks, the album kickoff “Wouldn’t Wanna Go Without You”, and again on the cover of The Smith’s classic, “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”. He also brings back collaboration favorites Alexandra Hamnede whom you know from Sweden’s Physics (on “Everytime You Go” and Come Here”) and Slowpho’s Hilde Drange (on “It’s All I Am”). He welcomes two new vocalists, the fresh new talent of Anéh (“This Time”) and Japanese singer Piya (“Uchu Ryokou”). more pLUSH Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3034 Release Date: 9/19/2006 Price: $12.98 The follow-up to one of our most popular and critically acclaimed compilations, pLUSH (KRI-CD-3006), more pLUSH picks up where the first one left off. While pLUSH explored a relaxed, early evening vibe, more pLUSH has more of a wave effect, from playful, sexy tunes to deeper chill to full-on funky beats. This volume comes with some rare and unreleased tracks, songs you may not find anywhere else on CD, as you have come to expect from Kriztal. See what the critics said about the first pLUSH compilation: "Some compilations do shine through, and pLUSH is one such collection. pLUSH...completes the recipe for seductioin." - about./dancemusic.com "surprisingly catchy and listenable." - indieville.com "pLUSH stretches beyond the norm." - Matthew Cooke, All Music Guide South Beach : Lincoln Road Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3032 Release Date: 4/18/2006 Price: $12.98 Lincoln Road is the true heart of South Beach, a place not only for tourists, but a hangout for locals as well. A shopping and dining mecca that features an international clientele, it’s a place to hear a variety of foreign accents as well as take in the people parade that is Lincoln Road. South Beach: Lincoln Road is a soundtrack for the many moods of a weekend day here, but don’t let the opening mellow tracks fool you. This CD features a variety of tempos and moods so that one can imagine strolling the sidewalk early in the morning before the shops open, sipping coffee at an outdoor cafe, watching the inline skaters, the dog walkers, the performance artists and of course, shopping! The Reindeer Room Volume 3 - Not So Silent Night Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3028 Release Date: 11/22/2005 Price: $14.98 Welcome to our third edition of Christmas Chillout: "Not So Silent Night". This is our most diverse collection of holiday music yet - some songs are traditional favorites and others are brand new and written especially for this CD. In addition to Christmas songs, this year we have also included an original Kwanzaa anthem from Billy Paul Williams and two Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) selections composed and recorded by Craig Taubman. Our Bonus DVD for this volume contains the original audio combined with a beautifully trimmed Christmas tree aglow with lights and a toy train running underneath. Additionally we have coupled our two Hanukkah tracks with a traditional lighting of the Menorah. So no matter how you celebrate the holidays, Reindeer Room III is the perfect backdrop to your activities whether it's baking cookies, decorating the tree, spinning dreidels or exchanging gifts. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! - Happy Holidays! The Gershwin Project Billy Paul Williams and Friends CD: KRI-CD-3029 Release Date: 10/18/2005 Price: $12.98 What do Sting, Willie Nelson, Ella Fitzgerald, Rod Stewart, Queen Latifah and Tony Bennett have in common? They all have recorded songs written by George Gershwin. George Gershwin was a 20th century musical giant who conquered Broadway, Hollywood, Carnegie Hall and the Billboard charts with his music. His universally recognized melodies are timeless and have been recorded innumerable times over the decades. “The Gershwin Project” is the first truly original interpretation of the Gershwin ouerve in recent memory. Some of his biggest hits and most familiar tunes have been turned inside out, upside down and chilled in the process by a variety of artists from around the globe. Starting off with BR6, a six member acappella group from Rio De Janeiro, performing “Summertime (Pleno Verao)” in Portuguese through tracks by Billy Paul Williams (South Beach), Dalminjo (Sweden) and a very special appearance by the Spam All-Stars on the Gershwin classic “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”. All Day And All Of The Night Remixes EP Flunk CD: KRI-CD-3030 Release Date: 2/15/2005 Price: $5.98 On the heels of their Kriztal debut, Flunk now returns with a more uptempo track, their dancefloor-aimed version of The Kinks' “All Day And All Of The Night”. While Flunk's original version is a dub-rockish take, producers Tronso (of Psalt fame) and Nils Noa (one of the leading Norwegian DJs) have turned it into a tech-house monster dancefloor killer. Their remix is featured both in a full length and a radio edit version. In addition to the various takes of All Day, we also get four additional remixes of tracks from the Morning Star album, done by the cream of up-and-coming Norwegian producers. Label mates on their home-label Beatservice, Elektrofant, have done a fun electro-pop-remix of "I've Been Waiting All My Life To Leave You", and yet more Beatservice colleagues, Athome Project and Slowpho, give two different approaches on "Play". Athome Project have chosen a dark dub-bass approach, while Christian Watkins of Slowpho has added more of a hip hop vibe and a spanish guitar. Parliavox (who recently remixed Kings Of Convenience) has delivered a beautiful remake of the title track, with dubby bass, trippy beats and even a grand piano! Kind of a Krüder & Dorfmeister for the new millenium. Morning Star Flunk CD: KRI-CD-3031 Release Date: 10/19/2004 Price: $12.98 And now for something a little different. Fans of Kriztal music will know that we try to bring you fresh music from all over the world without painting ourselves into a corner with one musical genre. With Morning Star, we take a turn into the realm of Electronica/Pop with Flunk featuring the haunting vocals of Anja Øyen Vister. Flunk is a stylish synth pop trio hailing from Norway and in addition to Anja with her Bjork vocal similarities, the group is rounded out with Ulf Nygaard, producer and vocalist, guitarist Jo Bakke and associated member drummer Erik Ruud. Their first album (released on Guidance Recordings in 2003) and the hit single "Blue Monday", a remake of the New Order classic, garnered not only critical acclaim but also gave them a solid fan base from the track appearing on a slew of Stateside releases such as Ultra Chilled 03 and Chillin' at the Playboy Mansion. Described as "woozy, gauzy, muted, blurry and very groovy", Flunk occupies that unlikely space between folk and electronica. At once organic and studio-tweaked, the Flunk sound layers Anja's "creamy, dreamy" vocals over a hushed base of samples, keys and softly strummed guitars, creating an ethereal, past-midnight vibe. On Morning Star we are treated to another New Order track, a live studio recording of "True Faith". Morning Star also delivers very strong original material showcasing their suberb songwriting talent with the title track "Morning Star", as well as"Play", "On My Balcony", and "Blind My Mind". Silk Road Café Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3027 Release Date: 7/13/2004 Price: $12.98 The Silk Road Café is a place where East meets West in a heady cocktail of sophisticated modern grooves and Asian-inspired beats. While the contributing artists represent countries far from the route that Marco Polo traveled, the music is reminiscent of caravans and camels, scimitars and scented oils, belly dancers and dancing palm trees. The Silk Road Café is a cozy mingling of urban sophisticates and the sensual pleasures from the East. An exotic watering hole where the curious adventurer can take a carpet ride through different moods and rhythms, from downtempo and chilled to toe-tapping and infectious. Oyebo Soul Arsenal CD: KRI-CD-3026 Release Date: 6/8/2004 Price: $12.98 WORLD BEAT MEETS ELECTRONICA Award winning Belgian duo, Arsenal, fuse World Beat with electronica. The results are Oyebo Soul. Oyebo Soul is a genre-bending artist album that incorporates Afro and Brazilian vibes with House, Rock and a dash of Hip Hop. Arsenal was formed in 1999 by Hendrik Willemyns and John Roan who found immediate success with their first EP, “Release” after it appeared on a Café Del Mar compilation. Second was the single “A Volta” which also graced countless compilations in Europe including MTV’s Chill Out’, Phil Asher’s “Jazz In The House” and Palm Pictures “Brasilified”. They then began to collaborate with all sorts of people, from a Brazilian Capoeira teacher whom they met in the hallway of their apartment building, to Raj Mang (Groove Armada, Idjut Boys). This year they were nominated for three Zamu Music Awards (the Belgian Grammys) for Best New Artist, Best Dance Album and Best Song (Mr. Doorman) This album is a real melting pot of musical influences from Africa, Latin America and Europe which have been united by Arsenal in a beautiful musical journey which is probably going to be remembered as one of those albums which have a drift of the summertime thanks to its optimistic, sunny feeling which is present in most of the tracks. When others try to mix different influences the way these guys have -afro-brazil-rock-house-hop- they generally end up with something similar to a JB & Coke but Arsenal has turned their Oyebo Soul into pure brandy! [re:jazz] (re:mix) Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3023 Release Date: 5/25/2004 Price: $12.98 Electronica Meets Jazz! To celebrate the first ten years of INFRACom! Records, the reknowned German label asked the German jazz trio “[re:jazz]” to create pure acoustic jazz interpretations of select electronica tracks from the INFRACom! catalog spanning the past decade. Taking the concept a step further, they asked a global array of producers to remix the new acoustic versions and the result is [re:jazz] (re:mix) and it’s fantastic! Every remix is a unique piece of music, with jazz breathing out of every tune. From techno to reggae, each remixer gives the tracks his own personal stamp, in some cases adding vocals to original instrumentals. Kriztal Entertainment is proud to present the [re:jazz] (re:mix) album which will surely appeal to electronica and jazz purists alike. Supported by international DJs such as Simon Harrison, Michael Rütten (Soulpatrol), Nik Weston, Patrick Forge, David Borsu, Kyoto Jazz Massive and Rainer Trüby. “An album full of style and poetry with courage to break conventions!” - Loop Magazine "...some killer nu jazz that is probably a one of a kind experience that shouldn't be missed because it's just too cool. The tracks blend seamlessly and this is just at home in a club as it is anywhere else. A really great wild ride." - Midwest Record Recap Remix artists include Nicola Conte, Swell Session, Yukihiro Fukutomi, Dublex Inc., Bugge Wesseltoft, Les Gammas, Akufen and more! Fjord Fusioneer Dalminjo CD: KRI-CD-3025 Release Date: 5/11/2004 Price: $12.98 A DELICIOUS BLEND OF SMOOTH HOUSE AND DOWNTEMPO! Don’t let the cool, icy cover fool you. You may not have heard of Dalminjo before but his delicious melodies, warm musical feeling, jazz influences from the 60’s and 70’s, Brazilian beats and fresh house grooves will have you thinking that he can’t be from ice-locked Norway! Originally recording as ORG Lounge (with an artist album and several compilation appearances on Water Music Records), Dalminjo has been putting his deep house stamp on three critically acclaimed 12” releases in Europe for the past two years with support from such heavyweight DJs as Gilles Peterston, Jazzanova, LTJ Bukem, Bruno (Café del Mar), Mr. Scruff, King Britt and Rainer Trüby to name but a few. Now with his full-length creating a buzz in Japan and Europe, we bring you the domestic release plus two bonus remixes exclusive to the US and never available on CD before. Already a favorite in the Kriztal office, we invite you to try it on your own player. It just gets better and better with every listen. Featuring remixes by Terry Lee Brown, Jr. and Quant. Release 1.0 Doctor Jazz's Universal Remedy CD: KRI-CD-3024 Release Date: 4/27/2004 Price: $12.98 In their homeland of Bella Italia and now Europe, Doctor Jazz's Universal Remedy are already well-known in the Nu Jazz scene. Hold on America because the Doctors from Torino own the universal remedy against chronic musical sullenness! Doc Blade, Doc Marcus, Doc Delavie and Miss Loulou are Doctor Jazz's Universal Remedy. Dr. Delavie is the DJ and the record collector, Dr. Marcus contributes with with his skills in producing and songwriting, Doc Blade is an exceptionally gifted saxophone player (and a big fan of Maceo Parker) while Miss Loulou inspires the universal remedy with her voice. On tour all this coming summer through Europe, this Italian quartet has developed a live set that expertly combines hi-tech programming and sampling within a traditional live jazz band format. Chilled jazz, cocktail smooth, and oh so refreshing! Features 4 tracks exclusive to the US release as well as "Un Monde Sans Frime" featured on the best-selling Hotel Costes 6. The Porter Project Billy Paul Williams and Friends CD: KRI-CD-3022 Release Date: 3/23/2004 Price: $12.98 Songwriter and musical icon Cole Porter represents the gold standard of 20th century American popular music. Through the years Porter's songs have been the basis for thousands of recordings by a virtual who's who in the entertainment industry. Artists as diverse as Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Annie Lennox, Tom Waits, Elvis Presley, the Fine Young Cannibals, Rosemary Clooney, David Byrne, Sinead O'Connor, Miles Davis, K.D. Lang and Iggy Pop have all interpreted selections from the Cole Porter songbook. However, there has never been an album of Porter music like this one. On "The Porter Project", Porter's standards have been "sliced and diced" into something completely different. Each recording faithfully retains the spirit of the Cole Porter original and yet transforms the song into a totally new listening experience. Chillout, downtempo, drum and bass, reggae and nu jazz influences redefine the Porter classics in an amalgam of sounds. Vocals by singers Nicole Henry, Lauren Carter, Charlotte McKinnon, John Williams and Billy Paul Williams add to the contemporary feel. Produced almost entirely by Billy Paul Williams with some help from Charles Afton, this release will definitely surprise you! Lost Sunset Lounge Charles Afton CD: KRI-CD-3021 Release Date: 1/20/2004 Price: $14.98 Welcome to the Lost Sunset Lounge ...where cocktails, relaxation and a stress-free environment are the norm. Producer/Remixer Charles Afton has created a sonic landscape that brings to mind lazy afternoons at the beach or on the veranda, drink in hand, watching the last rays of sunlight disappear beneath the horizon. Get the picture? Well you needn't rely on your imagination to conjure up this blissful scene because Kriztal has done it for you by adding a second disc to this package. The bonus DVD contains music from the CD in 5.1 Surround Sound coupled with a glorious, digitally filmed tropical sunset overlooking Mallory Square in Key West. This is an unbeatable package for fans of chillout, lounge music. Nik Weston Presents Sakura Aural Bliss Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3017 Release Date: 11/11/2003 Price: $12.98 Nik Weston has been collecting and spinning music for over twenty years now and has DJ'd with a laundry list of luminaries including Peanut Butter Wolf, Tricky, Richard Dorfmeister, Phil Asher, Marlena Shaw, Fertile Ground, US 3, DJ Krush and even Courtney Pine. He's been a monthly DJ resident at Russ Dewbury's legendary Brighton Jazz Rooms (which has been running every Friday and Saturday for the last fifteen years) for the last four years and regularly spins all over the globe . The last few years have seen him spinning extensively across Europe but he's also played in Russia, Canada, Australia and completed four DJ tours of Japan. Nik also writes several Japanese music columns as well as co-presenting a two-hour radio show “Forwardsbackwards” on www.milkaudio.com out of Canada (also syndicated in France and Australia). Sakura Aural Bliss is an excursion into the sound of Japan’s electronic underground. Nik has gathered a selection of well established producers like Yukihiro Fukutomi, United Future Organization, Chari Chari and Calm to rub shoulders with lesser-known producers with no compromise on quality. A varied musical journey that takes no prisoners, this album takes its influences from jazz, ambient, deep house, brazilian, afro and beyond as we immerse ourselves in this melodious blend of music from the “Land of the Rising Sun”. Vintage Chill Volume 4. Winter Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3014 Release Date: 10/21/2003 Price: $12.98 Kriztal Entertainment's Vintage Chill series comes full circle with the release of Volume 4 - Winter. Winter arrives signaling the end of the growing season and with it a time for celebration and reflection. Vintage Chill Winter covers both of these moods like a blanket of snow - the music is both relaxing and bubbly with the variety of rhythms and tempos that typify the Vintage Chill sound. This is the perfect year-end CD for quiet listening or as background while entertaining. Track Highlights: Jody Watley: One of the true dance divas of the 80’s, here Jody covers Peter Gabriel’s "Don't Give Up" a gutsy move which Jody pulls off with an enchanting soulful vocal interpretation and a really sexy jazz/house groove backing her up. Adani & Wolf feat. Praful: Hailing from Holland, Adani & Wolf have long been musical compatriots of Praful, a multi-talented saxophonist who is currently making waves at Smooth Jazz radio with his single “Sigh” (also featured on Elemental Chill Vol. 3: Earth). On “Where Will I Be (Sem Seu Amor)” Praful croons deliciously in Portuguese while laying down his smooth sax stylings to perfection. Micatone: They first appeared on our Vintage Chill Autumn collection and here Micatone, one of Germany's up-and-coming "Nu Jazz" artists, serves up a low-key and emotional track featuring the lovely vocals of Lisa Bassenge. Max Melvin: One of the most asked-about artists from our Elemental Chill series, Max Melvin delivers the appropriately titled “Slowburn”, a soaring, string-laden chillout epic backed by congas and understated percussion that takes you on a romantic, lush, cinematic flight. Beginning with a feeling of the coming of dawn, Slowburn builds to an emotional and moving sonic trailride - guaranteed to become a chillout classic. The Reindeer Room Volume II Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3020 Release Date: 10/7/2003 Price: $14.98 With glowing reviews in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, the critics all agreed that "The Reindeer Room: A Christmas Chillout", was last year's surprise hit. Little wonder that critics, retailers, consumers and radio and club DJs have all been asking just what we've planned for this year. With a little brainstorming we came up with the angle to make this year's volume that much better - a bonus DVD disc of a Yule Log fire. We didn't just slap some stock footage over the audio soundtrack, we built a suberb fire and expertly filmed it so your screen is filled with a near lifesized (depending on your TV screen size!) Yule Log fire. All the while 15 chilled holiday tunes spanning over an hour will provide the perfect acccessory for all of your holiday plans. Whether it's wallpaper for your computer, TV or Home Theater system, The Reindeer Room Volume II is the quintessential backdrop for entertaining guests, Christmas Eve dinner, trimming the tree or unwrapping your gifts on Christmas morning. Vintage Chill Volume 3. Autumn Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3013 Release Date: 9/23/2003 Price: $12.98 The popular Vintage Chill series continues with the autumn edition. It's autumn - the grapes have been harvested and the crush is in full swing. This is the perfect time to stop and take stock of life's pleasures with a glass (or two) of your favorite wine. Vintage Chill - Autumn completes this setting with another eclectic lineup of great producers and musicians. This installment of "Music for Wine Lovers" contains more of the best in relaxing lounge music with just enough edginess to keep you pleasantly surprised from track to track. Starting with the lush Billy Paul Williams interpretation of the signature standard, "Autumn Leaves" and continuing through to the final "Vai Vai'" by Thunderball, Fall delivers that special autumn ambience and feeling with every selection. Featuring Mo' Horizons, Hardkandy, King Kooba, Dimitri From Paris, Micatone and more! Jazzelicious Presents... Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3016 Release Date: 9/9/2003 Price: $12.98 Producer and label head Roy Shakked has forged quite a name for himself and his Hollywood, CA-based Groove Gravy Records. As the progenitor of The Tao of Groove, Roy created a buzz in music circles with the release of The Tao of Groove's first album, "Fresh Goods". The reviews were universally positive: "This is without a doubt one of the best records I've heard this millenium." - Lip Service Magazine "It's rare to find a debut album that covers so much musical territory with so much creativity. Great grooves you can both dance and listen to." - Pacifica Radio "This CD is unbelievable...true to every genre it takes on...intelligent and sophisticated, while not losing focus of the groove and catchy hooks." - The World DJ And now, continuing in his tradition of excellence, Roy has written, produced and performed on a new collection of music - "Jazzelicious presents...". Taking an inventive and eclectic approach to the styles of funk, blues, jazz, soul, latin and world beats, "Jazzelicious presents..." has a decidedly organic feel to it. Acoustic instruments complement the electronic aspects of the music to give it a warmth not usually found on many other chillout, lounge or acid jazz releases. All in all a masterful effort! Bedroom Communities 02. ReLounge Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3019 Release Date: 8/26/2003 Price: $12.98 Bedroom Communities 02. ReLounge - Compiled and Mixed by Monophonic Kriztal Entertainment introduces the follow-up to our super-sexy Bedroom Communities 01 - Pillow Talk! With ReLounge, we take things up a notch in tempo, but not too far resulting in an exciting mix of rare classics, current favorites and obscure, never before released gems for those aprés amour hours. Tastily compiled and mixed by Germany's DJ Monophonic (formerly Label Manager and A&R for the uber-cool Mole Listening Pearls label), ReLounge is guaranteed to soothe but also stimulate (you can't stay in bed ALL day!) Bedroom Communities 02: ReLounge is a super-hip collection of artists and tracks such as Innerzone Orchestra (Carl Craig's jazz/techno alter-ego), Manzel (remixed here by Kenny Dope), Olli Ahvenlahti (a Finnish jazz classic from the 1970's re-released here on Jazzpuu from Helsinki), RAS (from Jazzanova's label and DJ melting pot, Sonar Kollektiv), Aim (from Rae & Christian's Grand Central label) and Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band (whose track Nikita was used for the VW Passat campaign) to name but a few. ReLounge: Rockin' sofas all over the globe! Bedroom Communities 01. Pillow Talk Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3018 Release Date: 8/13/2003 Price: $12.98 Shamelessly exploiting the habits and lifestyles of commuters and suburbanites everywhere, Kriztal Entertainment introduces Bedroom Communities 01. Pillow Talk. Picture this: over-scheduled soccer moms and stressed-out commuter dads home from the office, tired and in need of some relief. We've created the perfect antidote to just this scenario - a sexy, sultry collection of "between the sheets" grooves that will provide the perfect soundtrack for your pillow talk. Selecting tracks from artists and labels from all over the world, Bedroom Communities 01. Pillow Talk will soon become your favorite album of choice for unwinding. Nearly all of these tracks are rare, hard-to-find on CD or as yet unreleased anywhere. Featuring The Funky Lowlives, Hardkandy, Fort Knox Five, The First Floor Brothers, Erik Sumo and more. Mark Riva Presents Sungrooves Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3005 Release Date: 7/22/2003 Price: $12.98 Mark Riva presents Sungrooves: The Solar Groove Revolution is a luminous collection of premium global dance tracks selected and mixed by DJ, producer and adventurer, Mark Riva, a leading ambassador in the international groove movement and minister of sun culture of the highest order. Taking his singular mixology to clubs and parties in four countries and over twenty cities, Mark Riva has traveled the world in search of the perfect beat. He nows sets Sungrooves in motion as the soundtrack to an endless summer fantasy. An exotic blend of lush melodic ambience and exciting percussive energy, Sungrooves? eclectic palette of jazzy instrumentation and deep house vibes offer a seductive oasis for those who want to chill and groove. A melting pot of Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors - from Balearic flutes and flamenco guitars to samba rhythms and vocalese chants - season this pantropic salsa, with each ingredient retaining its integrity while enhancing the dynamic whole. Vintage Chill Volume 2. Summer Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3012 Release Date: 7/8/2003 Price: $12.98 Volume 2 in our popular series ,"Vintage Chill, Music for Wine Lovers", Summer, has a warm, outdoor feeling with plenty of Latin-infused rhythms to put you in the party mood. Scene: The terrace overlooks the vineyard in full fruit, the sun is hot, the wine is chilled and flowing, your guests are relaxed but the music is contagious and there is a wonderful sway in the crowd... Volume 2 continues in the Kriztal tradition of bringing you the some of the hottest new tracks as well as some recent favorites from all over the world. From Milan to Rio de Janeiro, Malmö, Sweden to Washington, DC, Zürich to Tokyo, Kriztal once again conjours up a meritage of international scope, a joyous nod to the pulse of global beats. Go ahead, uncork a crisp Pinot Grigio and let the good times begin! Miles To Go Billy Paul Williams CD: KRI-CD-3008 Release Date: 6/10/2003 Price: $12.98 Billy Paul Williams is hard to categorize."Miles To Go", his debut album on Kriztal is a testament to the many influences that have shaped his music over the years. Miles To Go features tasty vocal accents, intricate jazz harmonies and a riot of rhythms that reach from the Caribbean-African diaspora to sweaty South Beach clubs. The seductive, hypnotic music that results will easily appeal to fans already familiar with Kriztal's unique, genre-busting sound, but it will also reach a wider audience as it embraces deliciously eclectic influences such as Herbie Hancock, The Ohio Players, Miles Davis and Billy Preston. But it is Williams' own well-defined voice and emerging signature sound that speaks loudest here, a combination of complex rhythmic themes that lace his sweet, yet edgy compositions. All 13 tracks on Miles To Go possess great groove, but closer listening reveals a wealth of unexpected ear candy accents such as the kalimba (African thumb piano) on "Nothing To Lose", Bobby McFerrin-inspired wordless vocable scatting on "Winter Heat", the subtle homage to a 70's television show theme on "Desert Moon" or the Donna Summer-ish sweet soul vocals by Charlotte McKinnon on "So In Love". If you want to stretch your ears beyond the normal chillout drone, treat yourself to "Miles To Go". Mesmerising Alex Cortiz CD: KRI-CD-3015 Release Date: 4/8/2003 Price: $12.98 With three previous albums under his belt (Alex Cortiz - 1997, Moodfood – 2000, and Make Believe – 2001) Alex (aka Aad de Moy) has spent the last twelve months in the studio crafting over two dozen new tracks ranging from slow burning grooves to midtempo dance floor pleasers. The cream of the crop of this effort is collected on his new album “Mesmerising”,. All tracks reflect his inimitably casual yet sophisticated production style, a well-rounded feast of smooth moods and mellow charmers. Expanding Cortiz’ palette to include several classy midtempo cuts on the house tip, Memerising truly is Cortiz’s most accomplished piece of work so far, which is saying something considering he is one of the most experienced producers in the business. Mesmerising stands out as a “home-listening” album for outgoing folks. Ask your friends over and bring on the cocktails. Vintage Chill Volume 1. Spring Various CD: KRI-CD-3011 Release Date: 4/22/2003 Price: $12.98 In the world of chillout there is no better time to listen to music than when you relax with a glass of wine. Vintage Chill Volume 1. Spring has been compiled precisely with that in mind. In keeping with Kriztal's global approach to music, we have compiled the very best of the current crop of chillout tracks representing artists from Tokyo to Vancouver, Milan to Miami. The Spring volume is designed to slowly renew your senses and deliver you into a mood that's just getting going. So find a friend or two, uncork your favorite vintage and drink a toast to the coming of warmer weather, April showers and the promise of the budding fruit in the vineyards. Eastenders Orientation Various CD: KRI-CD-3007 Release Date: 2/25/2003 Price: $12.98 Through his far-reaching contacts, Eastenders (aka Stefan Müller) takes new Asian and Oriental sound elements and brings them together with western club and music culture. Even though the Nu Asian Dance Sound originated in London, it has long since become a global movement Incorporating much live instrumentation on the various tracks, as well as elements from the usual electronica toolshed, Eastenders Orientation is not your standard Middle Eastern Chillout compilation. A sweet mix of jazz, chilled drum and bass, downtempo and ethnic beats and vocals, this disc features never-before-released tunes and rare, hard-to-find remixes that results in a collection that shreds the other “eastern” chillout compilations apart. Released in conjunction with Poets Club Records (www.poetsclubrec.com) from Germany, Orientation is a flavorful blend of the exotic. Tasty! Featuring tracks from Mychael Danna (Monsoon Wedding), dZihan & Kamien, The Karminsky Experience, Slop Shop and of course, Eastenders himself. Ocean Drive - The Collection Volume I Various CD: KRI-CD-3010 Release Date: 2/11/2003 Price: $12.98 Ocean Drive magazine is South Florida's premier style and fashion publication and this January they celebrate their 10th Anniversary. To coincide with their gala celebration, Kriztal is releasing Ocean Drive - The Collection Volume I. The first in an annual series of releases with Ocean Drive, this compilation reflects the attitude and style of the magazine and the spirit of the South Beach lifestyle... sun, fun, and glamour. The mood of the music explores the early evening hours, from dusk to 9pm, but don't expect thumping house music for the clubbers. This will get you in the mood to go out, on to dinner and gradually take you to a night of indulgence and beyond. The Reindeer Room - A Christmas Chillout Various CD: KRI-CD-3009 Release Date: 10/8/2002 Price: $12.98 Forget what you know about Christmas music. Past experience doesn't apply here. Welcome to The Reindeer Room - A Christmas Chillout, a place where today's foremost chillout artists and producers have turned your holiday favorites inside out. Over fifteen spirited "evergreens" both traditional and contemporary have been refined and distilled to their essence for your seasonal enjoyment. Whether you're entertaining guests or just lounging around the Christmas tree with family and friends, The Reindeer Room provides the quintessential soundtrack for your holiday activities. pLUSH Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3006 Release Date: 1/21/2003 Price: $12.98 pLUSH. What does it mean? Think sensual, think stylish, think texture. It's early evening, the work week is just over. You are sipping a cocktail at the city's newest lounge and you're relaxed, comfortable and getting ready for an evening out. What's missing? The music, and pLUSH is the answer for just such a scenario. Sexy, funky and contemporary grooves all designed to get you thinking about what lies ahead for the evening. From downtempo and subtle to jazzy, sexy house, this compilation explores a variety of tempos and structures. Elemental Chill Volume 4 - Water Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3004 Release Date: 11/26/2002 Price: $12.98 Have you been hibernating? It's time to open the curtains and start to wake up. Volume 4 in our Elemental Chill series, Water, is just what the doctor ordered to shift you smoothly from your suspended state into definite action. It's bright, effervescent and has the heaviest latin flavor of the series. This is a perfect soundtrack to get you up and at it. Elemental Chill Volume 3 - Air Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3003 Release Date: 11/26/2002 Price: $12.98 Volume 3 in the Elemental Chill series, Air, is suggestive of a sofa state of mind. Quiet and thoughtful, and with a variety of styles, the mood is relaxed and also very decidely indoors. While not abstract or stark, the feeling is definitely chilled in the romantic sense of the word. Find a loved one, warm your toes and get cozy. Elemental Chill Volume 2 - Earth Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3002 Release Date: 11/26/2002 Price: $12.98 Volume 2 in our Elemental Chill series, Earth, gets a little moodier. The light has changed, the air has a noticeable chill and the leaves are scudding across the sidewalk with the wind. It's a reflective time, you want to reach down and be more grounded. Earth is your answer. You won't be on the sofa sleeping with this compilation, but you will be longing for something... Elemental Chill Volume 1 - Fire Various Artists CD: KRI-CD-3001 Release Date: 11/26/2002 Price: $12.98 Volume 1 in the Elemental Chill series, Fire, is a very upbeat affair. From relaxed, but sunny lounge, to bright, electronic pop, this compilation is the perfect accompaniment to a party on the terrace. Grab that sunscreen and soak up the vibes! Nominated for Best Electronica Album of 2002 by AFIM Indie Awards! Back to the Top new releases | view cart / checkout | visit kriztal.com | contact us designed by: fivesixone.com