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The new CD by Impulse Ensemble. Released Fall 2010. Tony Vacca on balafon and percussion, Jim Matus on electric Greek lute (laoutar) and Derrik Jordan on 5 string electric violin, percussion and vocals. A hi energy free flow fusion of world music and jazz with influences from Africa and the Middle East. Spontaneous improvisation by these long time world music practitioners - all three have been writing and performing "world music" since the late 70's. The CD is $15.

An electric violin-driven world fusion extravaganza written and recorded in Senegal and Vermont featuring African and American musicians. Barou Sall on hoddu (West African banjo) and voice and Pape Sakho on kora (West African harp) and voice were recorded in Senegal at the beautiful coastal retreat of Sobobade along with the amazing Sobobade Drummers. Back in Vermont (thanks to my daughter Sheyna) I met and recorded 3 songs with local Brattleboro, VT high school student and Ethiopian vocalist, Helen Kerlin-Smith, who sings in Amharic. Also featured on the CD are Tony Vacca on balafon, spoken word and percussion, Jo Sallins on bass, Erik Lawrence on flute and Steve Leicach on talking drum.


To order SuperString Theory Goes To Senegal by mail send $17 (includes shipping and handling) to:Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

A 30 year retrospecive of Derrik Jordan's original sambas and bossa novas. Over 2 hours of music! 29 tracks featuring Erik Lawrence (sax, flute), Lisa Sokolov (vocals), Alexandra Colmant (vocals), Bob Stabach (sax), Eugene Uman (piano and organ), Steve Sonntag (trumpet), Dan DeWalt (trombone), Charlie Schneeweis (flugelhorn) and Johnny Yuma (drums). Includes Derrik's own version of "Share Your Love" first recorded by Angela Bofill on her Arista debut album "Angie" in 1978. Cover art by Marcio Melo.


To order Brazilliance by mail send $22 for double CD (includes shipping and handling) to: Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

A true labor of love, this CD took Derrik over a year to record, singing and playing 95% of it himself. Other special guests include Tom "T-Bone" Wolk on bass and nylon string guitar, Nebulai on didgeridoo, Johnny Yuma and Sean McLoughlin on drums and the Mighty Simba Horns.

Derrik describes this recording as "a celebration of nature and a call to environmental action." Conceived as a concept album, it's a collection of 13 songs that share an environmental theme, recorded with full band arrangements in a variety of world music styles (reggae, afro-pop, samba, salsa, and funk). It includes some older songs from his days as leader of the well-known southern Vermont-based bands Cayenne and Spunk, plus a number of new tunes and features his passionate 5-string electric violin playing throughout. Cover art by Jill Hoy.


To order Touch The Earth by mail send $17 (includes shipping and handling) to:
Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

Produced by Tom "T-Bone" Wolk and Derrik Jordan. Featuring 11 original songs.

"It was a revelation to work with such brilliantly talented musicians on Expecting A Miracle." reflects Derrik. "Tom 'T-Bone' Wolk (bass, acoustic guitar, organ) made the whole process so much fun and still kept everything focused. He's been an integral part of so many gold and platinum records and his ease in the studio and his creative and technical mastery was a joy to behold. Marc Shulman (electric guitarist for Jewel, Suzanne Vega) and Ben Wittman (drums) are both top NY session musicians and their dynamic playing really invigorates the songs. Lorraine Ferro and Tanya Leah (both impressive singer/songwriters) were perfection in the background vocal department. And Teese Gohl (keyboards) added just the right touches on Something Beautiful and Expecting A Miracle".


To order Expecting A Miracle by mail send $17 (includes shipping and handling) to:Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

A recording that showcases Derrik Jordan's expressive and rhythmic 5-string electric violin playing in a multi-layered, improvisational setting. Includes duets with many of his talented friends playing unusual instruments like Nebulai (digeridoo), Steve Leicach (balafon), John Hughes (kora), Barry Hyman (sitar), Jared Shapiro (cello) and Lisa Sokolov (free jazz vocals). Plus some atmospheric, improvisational and looping compositions. Cover art by Maura Holden.


To order this CD by mail send $17 (includes shipping and handling) to:Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

"Like a tribe of three men creating their own tribal chant." Bill Baue, radio free brattleboro

Derrik Jordan, Jared Shapiro and Barry Hyman have been playing, performing and recording together since 1973 and the release of Great Apes Of Vermont is a celebration of 33 years of joyous improvisational music.

Great Apes of Vermont features Barry Hyman in some brand new spoken word pieces, (Plastic Wrap, We Need Freaks and Perpetual War) that creatively and
humorously continue the journey and exploration that Natural History began 33 years ago.


To order this CD by mail send $17 (includes shipping and handling) to:Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

Multi-ethnic, ecstatic, hillbilly-tribal, neo-shamanistic bop. Fearless improvisations with voice, electric violin, sitar, percussion, kalimba, cello and more... recorded live! Cover art by Jared Shapiro.


To order this CD by mail send $17 (includes shipping and handling) to:Worldsoul Records, PO Box 403, Putney, VT 05346

Simba is the premier world music dance band of southern Vermont. 8 piece horn and percussion driven funk, latin, reggae, afro-pop, soca and more. 10 original songs. Produced by Derrik Jordan and Dan DeWalt. Contains Derrik Jordan's songs "Prisoner," "Peace" and "Everyone Loves Brazil."