Whispers From The Sun
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 46:00 Date of Release: 2023.
25th anniversary of Sun Recordings.
A sublime solo-guitar album marks 40 years of music making, 30 years in London and 25th anniversary of Sun Recordings label. For promo video click HERE (or go to Hear Me Live page).
Tunes:
1. Whispers From The Sun; 2. Still, It’s Gonna Be A Sunny Day; 3. Heart Is The Bridge; 4. Kind In Green And Blue; 5. Quiet (!); 6. C’mon, Kate C’mon My Dear; 7. Transition; 8. Robin 9. Light Of The Nights; 10. After All (Peace Will Come)
QUOTES: "Whispers From The Sun, the latest album release from guitar wizard, Branco Stoysin, is his best yet. Listening to it at the end of a long hard day is a perfect way to relax and unwind." Hugh Taylor, FOLKnSTUFF, Celtic Music Radio, Guitar Freakery Alive 107.3, Scotland.
"In the new album Whispers From The Sun, all of the Stoysin hallmarks are here, gorgeous folk inspired melodies, skilful but unhurried playing, a pristine recorded sound and an obvious love of both humanity and nature. At a superficial level it’s pretty and relaxing but this is music that reveals so much more, hidden just below the decorous surface. Stoysin's music is a welcome and beautiful constant in a rapidly changing world." Ian Mann, The Jazz Mann, UK. (full review HERE)
Above The Clouds
Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-8
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 48:00 Date of Release: 2018.
The 20th anniversary of Sun Recordings label.
Tunes:
1. Above The Clouds 6:19 2. Where It All Starts 4:16 3. Mellow Sun 5:10 4. So Lovely 6:24 5. One Lady 4:04 6. Dan The Sun 3:42 7. Disquietude 3:37 8. Where Are You My Precious 3:46 9. Aurora Tesla 5:35
10. Interlude With Birds 4:34
All composed by Branco Stoysin, except the track 8 by Davorin Jenko and Branko Radicevic, arr. B. Stoysin.
Above the clouds where it all starts with the mellow Sun… the titles of the first three tunes form a motto of the 8th solo-guitar album/project Above The Clouds.
QUOTES: “Beautiful rendition that is obviously very much a labour of love with folkloric quality about the playing that is undeniably beautiful. One can’t help but be mesmerised by the results. Stoysin is a quiet virtuoso of the guitar who does things very much his own way.” Ian Mann, The Jazz Mann (full review HERE)
"Amazing clarity of the sound, a very relaxing and different album.” JGSWA-Australia.
"A tastefully played contemplative and mellow album that extol the beauty of nature." Hugh Rainey, Jazz Journal, UK.
Alone
Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-7 CD + bonus movie on DVD
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 47:00 Date of Release: 2013.
The 15 year anniversary of the Sun Recordings label.
Tunes:
1. Alone 4:02 2. Two Japanese Girls on the Bridge 3:38 3. Light of the Nights 4:12 4. Adagio For All Dear Souls 4:08 5. Behind the Clouds There's the Sun 5:04 6. Amber 4:32 7. Aurora Tesla 4:23 8. Dissonant Harmony 5:14 9. Love in White 5: 31 10. Spring Twilight 5:47
All composed by Branco Stoysin
The album is dedicated to: The Sun, Nikola Tesla, all the good things alone and to all dear and lost souls. The album also marks, with a special tune written for Tesla, the 70th anniversary since His passing.
QUOTES, just a few from many: “Branco's compositions glow like the warmth of the Sun.” Sarah Ward - Jazz FM, UK.
“Music of great delicacy and charm. ALONE celebrates not only the 15th anniversary of Stoysin's Sun Recordings label, but also the 70th anniversary of Tesla's death, and should be investigated by anyone who loves hearing the acoustic guitar imaginatively and flawlessly played.” Chris Parker - London Jazz News, UK.
"A delightfully subtle music played with an extraordinary amount of dedication and skill. Beautiful music that soothes and relaxes the listener but also contains much of interest to sustain and reward repeated listening. As always immaculately recorded.” Ian Mann thejazzman.com, UK. (full review HERE)
“Really, really love ALONE…Sunbeams directly into the heart.” Gerd Stassen Countrymusic24 Radio - Berlin, Germany.
The Interview for the BRITIC magazine HERE.
Inexhaustible
Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-6
Number of Tracks: 9 Total Time: 49:00 Date of Release: 2009.
Tunes:
1. Where’s The Pen (B.Stoysin) 4:45 2. Good Morning, London (B.Stoysin) 3:46 3. Inexhaustible (B.Stoysin) 6:15 4. Soul and Bird - solo guitar (B.Stoysin) 3:09 5. Triste (A.C. Jobim) 7:20
6. Behind The Clouds There’s The Sun (B.Stoysin) 5:51 7. Soon It Will Be Today - solo bass (L.Booth) 5:27 8. Till You Come (B.Stoysin) 5:07 9. Changing Times (B.Stoysin) 6:56
The 6th album, Branco Stoysin acoustic guitars, Leslee Booth 6str. contra bass, Buster Birch percussion.QUOTES, just a few from many: "Confident and highly enjoyable set of melody-led, Sunshine-filled tunes. If you’re feeling blue and want to be filled with quiet rapture and measured joy this disc could be just the mood-enhancer you need." Robert Shore - JAZZWISE UK.
"Truly lyrical, complex, texturally beautiful, melodically interesting and technically impressive compositions." Sam Wise - ACOUSTIC UK.
"There is indeed a freshness and wholesomeness about this new album and Stoysin showcases one of the most delicate and thoughtful guitar sounds in the music on such graceful, instantly memorable original tunes. Quietly joyous, thoroughly unpretentious and unfussily virtuosic music, this comes warmly recommended, like Stoysin's previous albums." Chris Parker, UK.
"Inexhaustible is a perfect title for Branco's latest collection, as he seems to have an inexhaustible supply of lyrical tunes. Once again - whether on self-penned folk, jazz or eastern pieces - he's managed to find a crisp, distinctive, melodic voice. His acoustic sound is fresh and vital and all his own. A real pleasure." Steve Becker ‘Great Guitars’ BBC RADIO LANCASHIRE UK."This is the sound of a master craftsman at work. This album is further evidence of guitarist’s abilities in an understated display of quiet virtuosity." Ian Mann, UK.
Quiet Stream Breaks The Rocks
Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-5
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 52:00 Date of Release: 2007.
Tunes:
1.Quiet Stream Breaks The Rocks (B.Stoysin) 4:24 2.Where A River Meets The Sea (B.Stoysin) 5:43 3.Anica, The Young Shepherdess (Trad.Yugoslav) 5:25 4.Once I Was Loved By A Woman From Vranje (Dragan Tokovic) 4:33 5.Shana, Darling (Dragutin Ilic) 6:12 6.Love In White (B.Stoysin) 5:26 7.Mahogany Won't Die (B.Stoysin) 5:17 8.Amber (B.Stoysin) solo guitar 4:30 9.Miss D (B.Stoysin) 4:12 10.Calm Before The Storm (L.Booth) 5:56
Album was featured at Humphrey Lyttelton - THE BEST OF JAZZ on BBC2 Radio.
The album is titled and inspired by an ancient Yugoslav proverb. A collection of originals, traditional Serbian folk and new arrangements of classics from previous 4 albums featuring Branco on acoustic guitar, Leslee Booth 6str. contra bass and Buster Birch on percussion. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 2007.QUOTES: "The fifth album from an extraordinary yet entirely natural-sounding acoustic guitarist and his trio showcases Stoysin's filigree delicacy, plangent traditional melodies and absorbing multi-tempo original pieces that marks him out as one of the most skilful, lyrical acoustic guitarists on the current scene. His ear for an affecting melody is faultless, and the fluency of his improvisations ditto. An unalloyed treat throughout its 52 minutes. Warmly recommended." Chris Parker, Vortex Jazz, CD reviews, London, UK. "Another beautiful album from this quiet virtuoso of the acoustic guitar. His crystalline notes drawing out the full beauty of the folk based melodies, and his pastoral style harbours hidden strengths. The immaculate quality of the recording captures these qualities superbly. The interaction between the three musicians is excellent throughout.” Ian Mann, The Jazzmann, UK (4 **** rating)
Lily Of The Valley
Cat. no: BSY-SR 24597-4
Number of Tracks: 15 Total Time: 56:00 Date of Release: 2006.
Tunes:
1.Exodus (B.Stoysin) 5:33 2.Once I was Loved by A Women from Vranje (Dragon Tokovic) 4:27 3.C’mon Kate, C’mon my Dear (Traditional) 2:51 4.The Sky is so Clear (Jovan Jovanovic-Zmaj) 4:54 5.Where are you, My Precious (Davorin Jenko-Branko Radicevic) 4:05 6.Emina (Aleksa Santic) 2:47 7.Kolo-Carevac No.1 (Vlastimir Pavlovic-Carevac) 1:40 8.Who Tore the Pearls from Your Neck (Jovan Popovic-Aleksa Santic) 5:20 9.Shana, Darling (Dragutin Ilic) 2:56 10.Anica, the Young Shepherdess (Traditional) 3:08 11.Songs from the Old Town-Medley (Traditional) 3:35 12.It’s not Worth Crying (Zvonko Bogdan) 2:45 13.Index Home (B.Stoysin) 3:52 14.Sleep My Dad (B.Stoysin) 4:10 15.Lily of the Valley (B.Stoysin) 3:41
A collection of Branco’s arrangements of beautiful traditional folk tunes from Serbia and former Yugoslavia, some centuries old, and originals in the genre, featuring Branco on acoustic guitar and Leslee Booth 6str. contra bass on tracks 3,4,7 and 9. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 2004. Album dedicated to Branco’s late sister.QUOTES: "Historic moments, beautiful interpretations, invaluable document of rarely acknowledged musical heritage." Chrissie Murray, JAZZ UK
"Impeccably crafted, intelligently programmed, lovingly performed collection, most exquisite and delicate playing from the guitarist." Peter Quinn, JAZZWISE
"Every note is a pure joy to listen to. Lily of the Valley brought about joy and reflection to my every sense of well being as Branco seems to perform like a song painter who captures the feel of each selection. Highly recommended as one of the best instrumental CDs that I've ever received in 15 years of radio." Eddie Russell, Outlaw For Peace Radio Show, Columbus, Texas, USA.
Heart Is The Bridge
Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-3
Number of Tracks: 10 Total Time: 51:00 Date of Release: 2003.
Tunes:
1.Bridge in Heart (Heart is the Bridge) (B.Stoysin) 5:30 2.Look to The Sky (A.C.Jobim) 4:17 3.Still, It’s Gonna Be A Sunny Day (B.Stoysin) 4:32 4.Birds (B.Stoysin) 8:08 5.Lucy’s Visit (B.Stoysin) 5:32 6.Salude (L.Booth) 4:07 7.Round Midnight (T.Monk) solo-guitar 3:15 8.Four’s not Enough (B.Stoysin) 4:07 9.Intermezzo (B.Stoysin) 5:23 10.Exodus (B.Stoysin) 5.44
Trio album, Branco Stoysin acoustic guitar, Leslee Booth 6 strings contrabass, Paul Canton on drums. Recorded at MCS Studio, London 2002.
Voted in Top Ten Albums, Jazzwise Magazine April 2003 Issue.
Quotes: "More goodies from one of the most lyrical and original guitarists around today.” Jack Massarik, EVENING STANDARD
"Heart Is The Bridge CD is an ample evidence of an artfully interactive trio." Chris Parker, JAZZ AT RONNIE SCOTT’S magazine
"A warm engulfing feeling of pleasure. Fresh and unique as far as jazz styles today are concerned, different from much that is on offer elsewhere." Derek Ansell, JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
Amber
Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-2 Number of Tracks: 12 Total Time: 48:29 Date of Release: 2000.Tues:
1.Little Feet 2:39 2.Mellow Sun 3:23 3.Till You Come 3:27 4.Song for Pot 2:36 5.Hello You 5:48 6.Believe 4:44 7.One Lady 3:21 8.Amber 3:01 9.Danube in London 5:45 10.Interlude 4:06 11.Bridge in Heart (Heart is the Bridge) 4:55 12.After All (Peace will come) 4:40
All composed by Branco Stoysin. Solo album features Branco on acoustic and electric guitars. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 1999. QUOTES: "A truly individual voice on the instrument. He is a real find, a definitive original style. Beautiful." Chrissie Murray, JAZZWISE
"Strong originals by a musician with an unfailing gift for melodic line and warm gentle musical personality. Relax and feel the Sunshine" Pete Martin, JAZZ UK
"A beautiful collection of sensitive and uplifting guitar instrumentals. Witness his captivating music yourself and buy this album now!" GUITARIST MAGAZINE
"Original melodic warmth and spacious lyricism of the music. There is much that is genuinely refreshing in the purity and openness of Stoysin’s sound, phrasing and ideas. Above all, this is music which has courage to breathe." Michael Tucker, JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
Something Between The Sea And The Sky
Cat. no: BS-SR 24597-1 Number of Tracks: 9 Total Time: 48:23 Date of Release: 1998. This is now a collectible album, as we only have a few left and it will not be re-pressed.
Tunes:
1.Disquietude 3:55 2.The Flight from China to Spain 4:22 3.Love in White 3:50 4.So Lovely 5:12 5.Birds 5:39 6.Self Portrait 4:45 7.Go East 6:22 8.The End of Infinity 6:58 9.Sea 7:16
All composed by Branco Stoysin. Solo album features Branco on acoustic and electric guitars. Recorded at Sun Studio, London 1997.
A debut album dedicated to the Sun and Nikola Tesla, Serbian born genius of electricity. The Sun has been great Tesla's inspiration as the Sun inspires Branco’s music. Thank you Tesla, thank you Sun! QUOTES:
"Peaceful, melodic originals in which each note is there for a reason. He also sounds like nobody but himself, a rarity in this copycat age." Jack Massarik, EVENING STANDARD
"Delicate, pastoral take on Latin-jazz, highly individual, utterly distinctive. Excellent album." John Lewis, TIME OUT
"The entire recording is atmospheric. Stoysin’s nine original compositions are well written and skilfully arranged. A superb vehicle for Branco’s personal musical vision." Adrian Ingram, JUST JAZZ GUITAR
DVD Branco Stoysin Trio LIVE at Pizza Express Jazz Club, London
Cat. no: BST-SR 24597-1D
Number of Tracks: 8 Total Time: 48:00 Date of Release: 2008/11.
8 tracks, 48 minutes of sheer joy and feeling of really being there.
DVD is in Stereo, PAL colour, 16:9 and will play in all regions.
For preview go to Hear Me Live and watch clips of 4 tracks.
This is a genuine, single stereo AT mike + Camcorder live recording, no digital editing of music and sound. QUOTES: "The DVD exhibits Stoysin’s artistry as a composer and arranger. Throughout the set, the entire trio demonstrates their ability to achieve a very particular contemplative mood and feel with a fluid blend of jazz and Eastern European folk music. Harmonically complex… mesmerizing…with much feeling and emotion…an excellent trio. All in all, it is a must-see for fans of Stoysin, as well as anyone who is interested in a fresh take on trio-based jazz and folk music." Evan Desaulnier Guitarinternational.com "Appropriately enough Stoysin eschews many of the contemporary guitarist's showier characteristics such as a reliance on electronic gadgetry, bursts of feedback, lightning runs or sudden changes of tone and texture, relying instead purely on unfussy dexterity, rhythmic subtlety and a keenly melodic ear for his effect on audiences. The result is an entirely faithful record of a Stoysin performance, taking in everything from individual takes on the blues and burnished ballads to folk tunes and highly personal meditations on recent Serbian history. Booth and Birch are characteristically supple and sympathetic throughout, and Stoysin's playing might have been specially designed to illustrate the wisdom of the aforementioned South Slavic proverb he describes as a source of inspiration and encouragement: "A quiet stream breaks the rocks". Chris Parker, London Jazz.
Lily Of The Valley, music book + CD album
Published by Branco Stoysin, London, 2014.
ISMN: 979-0-9002327-1-7
ISBN: 978-0-9957250-1-0
A collection of beautiful traditional folk music from Serbia and former Yugoslavia, and originals in the genre. Calligraphically written arrangements, by Branco. Enthralling 18 pieces for solo, two, three or four guitars and guitars & bass as featured on the album. Suitable for all treble clef instruments. The CD is included with the book. Click HERE for the promo video.
QUOTE: “Guitarist Branco Stoysin’s “Lily of the Valley” book with included CD album, 18 pieces of warm, lyrical, immediately attractive trad. folk music from Serbia and (former) Yugoslavia, for one, two, three or four guitars, and bass too, in a hand written but perfectly legible style, is well-written, well-produced music book for the guitar players that like something little out of ordinary.” C.D. Classic Guitar summer 2016 issue.
Alone, music book + CD album
Published by Branco Stoysin, London 2016.
ISMN: 979-0-9002327-2-4
ISBN: 978-0-9957250-2-7
ALONE, the 2nd music book with included CD album. Calligraphic notation and arrangements of the original compositions as performed on the album, for solo, two, three and four guitars. Click HERE for The Promo Video. The book is dedicated to the Serbian born genius of electricity Nikola Tesla, marking 160 years since the birth of Tesla and 120 years since the birth of modern civilization, The Niagara Falls and harnessing of Tesla’s AC Polyphase system, the sole event that propelled the rolling world. A segment from the book: “Every pylon everywhere in the world carries Tesla’s blood, the electricity, to lighten your existence.” © B. Stoysin