"The Magic Number" delivered as AAC/MP4 files

Brock continues to mature as a creative force in modern jazz. This album proves it. Great to have a live experience to listen to. His playing is high energy, kinetic, and best enjoyed in a great room with a crowd of jazz lovers. There simply is no one out there like him, and the Coffee Achievers make a terrific, cohesive, beautiful ensemble.

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released June 1, 2007

Zach Brock - acoustic 5-string violin
Sam Barsh - piano, NordElectro & Melodica
Matt Wigton - acoustic & electric bass
Jon Deitemyer - drums & cymbals

Recorded by Mike Baker & DSL Mobile Recording on March 16 & 17, 2007 at The Jazz Factory in Louisville, KY
Mixed and mastered by Jon Larson at Larson Studio, Chicago, IL
CD Design and layout by Brij Design, New York, NY

© 2007 Secret Fort Records

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These bonus tracks were not included in the original CD and they complete the recording of The Coffee Achievers' last performance at their much beloved "home away from home."

credits

released June 1, 2007

Zach Brock - acoustic 5-string violin
Sam Barsh - piano, NordElectro & Melodica
Matt Wigton - acoustic & electric bass
Jon Deitemyer - drums & cymbals

Recorded by Mike Baker & DSL Mobile Recording on March 16 & 17, 2007 at The Jazz Factory in Louisville, KY
Mixed and mastered by Jon Larson at Larson Studio, Chicago, IL
CD Design and layout by Brij Design, New York, NY

© 2007 Secret Fort Records

All rights reserved

released June 1, 2005

Zach Brock - 5-string acoustic/electric violin & acoustic violin, background vocals on track 2, acoustic guitar on track 9
Sam Barsh - piano, NordElecro, melodica, background vocals
Matt Wigton - acoustic & electric bass
Nori Tanaka - drums & cymbals
Melissa Stylianou - vocals on tracks 2, 6 & 8
Craig Trompeter - cello on track 6 & 9

Recorded and mixed by John McEntire at SOMA Electronic Music Studios, Chicago, IL
Mastered by Roger Seibel at SAE Mastering, Phoenix, AZ
Photo by Saverio Truglia
Original Artwork by Willie Robertson
Graphic Design & Layout by Karen Sheets
Marketing by Audience Logic
Publicity by Janlyn PR

© 2005 Secret Fort Records

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“Zach Brock And The Coffee Achievers arrived a while back with little fanfare. The top-notch packaging was impressive for an unknown, but what was really surprising was Zach Brock himself. The Chicago violinist plays with easy virtuosity based in swing Jazz and post-bop. His compositions groove in a way that recalls a gypsy swing version of Charlie Hunter, which is tribute to the strong support cast on keyboard, bass and drums who take the tunes out and work through them. But it all eventually comes back to Brock’s violin -- pulling lilting emotions, making the strings pop, and generally giving it his all, the young violinist won’t strictly be a Chicago treasure for long.”

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released June 1, 2003

Zach Brock - 5-string acoustic/electric violin
Sam Barsh - piano & organ
Matt Wigton - acoustic bass
Nori Tanaka - drums & cymbals

Recorded at Steve Yates Studio, Evanston, IL, June 27 & 28, 2002
Engineer: John Larson
Assistant Engineer: Jim Massoth
Produced by Zach Brock & John Larson
Assistant Producer: Erin Harper
Mixed and Mastered by John Larson at Larson Studio, Chicago, IL, September 23 & November 17, 2002
Original Artwork & Layout: Willie Robertson

© 2003 Secret Fort Records

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