Thanksgiving has always been one of my least favorite holidays, never really understood the point of getting together with family to eat food. Still, this doesn’t take anything away from the numerous people who love Thanksgiving as they do. Everyone has their own opinion and just because I have a distaste or non-love for Thanksgiving doesn’t mean everyone else should agree with me.

Nevertheless, above is a video from My Analog Journal, and the video highlights a number of great jazz records from Romania. Sounds like a niche subject, right? And what does this have to do with Thanksgiving? Absolutely nothing, I just enjoyed the music in the video. I think it’s important for people to branch out to various records they’re not accustomed to and Romanian Jazz certainly falls under that umbrella. 

Set List:

1) Aura – Jocul Tambalelor

2) Dan Mîndrilâ – Sonet (04:35)

3) Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner – Colinda P (09:59)

4) Marius Popp – Peisaj (13:40)

5) Ion Baciu Jr. – -„3”- (21:25)

6) Vocal Jazz Quartet – Dealul Mohului / Mohu’ Hill (27:03)

7) Sergiu Cioiu – Despre Cum Era Să Zbor (30:23)  

8) Vocal Jazz Quartet, Cvintetul instrumental Radu Ghizășan – Ursitoarele (32:04)

9) Johnny Răducanu – Serpentines (Serpentine) (34:54)