Rhythm is a universal language that exists everywhere and in everything. The mysterious and mystical powers of rhythm are the pulse of Middle Eastern dance and the essential element of movement. Ruben plays a myriad of Eastern percussion such ... Full Descriptionas dumbeks, riqqs, dhollo, djembes, davul, finger cymbals, tablas, udu and various cymbals with a deep sense of sincerity and depth giving EE2: Gomera it's own character apart from his debut recording Eastern Expressions. Release Date: Summer 2005Having been fascinated by drums and percussion since he was a child, Ruben started to play drums at a very early age. Along with his early passion for Jazz music, he immediately developed a strong interest in ethnic musical styles and sounds. Ruben was constantly being stimulated by the influential Turkish multi-instrumentalist and musicologist, Yasar Saka. During his study at the Rotterdam Conservatory Holland, Ruben made interesting musical voyages to US cities like New York and New Orleans, where he immersed himself in the local music scene. Ruben worked as a professional drums/percussion artist within well-known Turkish groups in Holland, including the Dostlar Band, as well as being active as a Jazz drummer. May 1999 Ruben won the Tama Drummers Award, and March 2000 he won the Erasmus Rotterdam Jazz Award, playing his own compositions. He has performed at a variety of international Jazz festivals, which has brought him to countries like Turkey, West Africa, USA and Japan. After having obtained his Master Degree (cum laude) in Drums and Percussion, Ruben traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, where he lived for a while and was classically trained by the well-known percussion master Alpay Dinletir. He was influenced by the playing of major Turkish percussionists like Yasar Akpence and Mehmet Akatay. Nowadays Ruben is very active as a professional drums and percussion artist and is working as a teacher at the departments of Jazz and World Music of the Rotterdam Conservatory, Holland.
Veteran Solace member Ruben van Rompaey knows that rhythm is a universal language, and this awareness shines through in his direct, passionate style of playing on Eastern Expressions 2. For this album, he brings in a treasure trove of Middle Eastern percussion: dumbeks, riqqs, dhollo, djembes, davul, finger cymbals, tablas, udu, and various cymbals...all for a performance that grabs your attention from the very first note. Ruben is the winner of the Tama Drummers Award and the Erasmus Rotterdam Jazz Award. Highly recommended for belly dancing and tribal dancing enthusiasts.
Track List
01. Guy's Rhythm
02. Miyuki (Beautiful Snow)
03. Dum Tek Ka
04. El Cedro
05. Ko Chi (Wind From The East)
06. Azuma Onoko (Man From The East)
07. Indian Blossom
08. Fingers
09. Gomera
10. Ajanti (Bonus Track)
11. Fuji (Bonus Track)
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