Mraz, Bittova, Viklicky, Tropp's lyrics & chords

This was a collaboration between George Mraz, Iva Bittová, Emil Viklický and Laco Tropp on album Moravian Gems in 2007. Chris Parker's review of 'Moravian Gems' by George Mraz, Iva Bittova, Emil Viklicky, Laco Tropp: The folk music of Moravia, the eastern part of the Czech Republic, was one of the great composer Janacek's (b. Hukvaldy, 1854) chief inspirations, and pianist Emil Viklicky (b. Olomouc, 1948) likewise draws on its rich traditions to inform many of his compositions and arrangements. World renowned bassist George Mraz (b. 1944,...read more