http://youtu.be/2Qb401qM2kk
www.vladimircetkar.com
With his passion, energy and diverse musical persona, Vladimir Cetkar's hallmark is his ability to seamlessly combine his many talents as a guitarist, vocalist, arranger, composer and producer of the highest order.
The evident musical influences of this New York City based artist may transport you back in time to the musical era when bands like Chic and Earth Wind and Fire ruled the musical cosmos. But Vladimir's new sound, original music expression, and contemporary production return you to the present, and portend a strong future for this genre of music.
Essentially, Vladimir Cetkar's latest release can be described as his original music cocktail, incorporating a pristine distillate of the Jazz, Pop, Soul and Disco sounds of the late 70's and early 80's, along with a hint of what's to come.
Critics recognize Cetkar's unique sound and passion, and have drawn many flattering comparisons: George Benson's guitar playing; Quincy Jones' and Mauro Malavasi's arrangement and production acumen; Earth Wind and Fire's vocals; and Jamiroquai's grooves.
SEVEN DAYS NEWSPAPER
'Mix George Benson’s guitar playing with Quincy Jones’ arrangements, add Jamiroquai’s grooves and Earth, Wind & Fire’s vocals and, you get Vladimir Četkar. Brimming with style, the multitalented Macedonian guitarist and vocalist also composes, arranges and produces his original music. Described by Time Out New York as “George Michael fronting Steely Dan in a cocktail bar,” Četkar channels the 1970s and ’80s, interweaving pop, soul and disco into jazz.'
PATCH MEDIA
'Macedonian guitarist Vladimir Četkar's mélange of jazz, funk, and soul is fleet, uninhibited, and original. If the occasional high strings and up-tempo funk evoke disco, then Četkar's emotive, earnest voice makes appeals intended for only the smoothest of jazz gods.'
TIME OUT NYC
'Vladimir Cetkar's shirtless beachside promo photos tell you all you need to know: This Macedonian soul man mashes disco and fusion into luxurious pop concoctions. Think George Michael fronting Steely Dan in a cocktail bar.'
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
'Macedonian guitarist Vladimir Cetkar's rich mélange of jazz, funk, and soul purrs along effortlessly--a true compliment to his alluring marriage of dense style and impeccable technique. His playing is fleet, uninhibited, and original, and if the occasional high strings and up-tempo funk evoke disco, then etkar's emotive, earnest voice makes appeals intended for only the smoothest of jazz gods.'
PATRICK ADAMS (Salsoul Records and Prelude Records)
'In a world where everyone has the ability to make noise and call it music, it is so refreshing to know there are still a few people really making music. Vladimir, you always put a smile on my face. I can not wait to see what happens when the world discovers what I already know, that you were born to create great music and you strive to take us all to places we have never been... Some day history may note how an older dude was poked out of his tree and inspired by the amazing talents of a young man. Thank you for reminding me what passion is.'
http://youtu.be/2Qb401qM2kk
www.vladimircetkar.com
With his passion, energy and diverse musical persona, Vladimir Cetkar's hallmark is his ability to seamlessly combine his many talents as a guitarist, vocalist, arranger, composer and producer of the highest order.
The evident musical influences of this New York City based artist may transport you back in time to the musical era when bands like Chic and Earth Wind and Fire ruled the musical cosmos. But Vladimir's new sound, original music expression, and contemporary production return you to the present, and portend a strong future for this genre of music.
Essentially, Vladimir Cetkar's latest release can be described as his original music cocktail, incorporating a pristine distillate of the Jazz, Pop, Soul and Disco sounds of the late 70's and early 80's, along with a hint of what's to come.
Critics recognize Cetkar's unique sound and passion, and have drawn many flattering comparisons: George Benson's guitar playing; Quincy Jones' and Mauro Malavasi's arrangement and production acumen; Earth Wind and Fire's vocals; and Jamiroquai's grooves.
SEVEN DAYS NEWSPAPER
'Mix George Benson’s guitar playing with Quincy Jones’ arrangements, add Jamiroquai’s grooves and Earth, Wind & Fire’s vocals and, you get Vladimir Četkar. Brimming with style, the multitalented Macedonian guitarist and vocalist also composes, arranges and produces his original music. Described by Time Out New York as “George Michael fronting Steely Dan in a cocktail bar,” Četkar channels the 1970s and ’80s, interweaving pop, soul and disco into jazz.'
PATCH MEDIA
'Macedonian guitarist Vladimir Četkar's mélange of jazz, funk, and soul is fleet, uninhibited, and original. If the occasional high strings and up-tempo funk evoke disco, then Četkar's emotive, earnest voice makes appeals intended for only the smoothest of jazz gods.'
TIME OUT NYC
'Vladimir Cetkar's shirtless beachside promo photos tell you all you need to know: This Macedonian soul man mashes disco and fusion into luxurious pop concoctions. Think George Michael fronting Steely Dan in a cocktail bar.'
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
'Macedonian guitarist Vladimir Cetkar's rich mélange of jazz, funk, and soul purrs along effortlessly--a true compliment to his alluring marriage of dense style and impeccable technique. His playing is fleet, uninhibited, and original, and if the occasional high strings and up-tempo funk evoke disco, then etkar's emotive, earnest voice makes appeals intended for only the smoothest of jazz gods.'
PATRICK ADAMS (Salsoul Records and Prelude Records)
'In a world where everyone has the ability to make noise and call it music, it is so refreshing to know there are still a few people really making music. Vladimir, you always put a smile on my face. I can not wait to see what happens when the world discovers what I already know, that you were born to create great music and you strive to take us all to places we have never been... Some day history may note how an older dude was poked out of his tree and inspired by the amazing talents of a young man. Thank you for reminding me what passion is.'