On his 4th recording ‘DEPARTURES’ bassist and composer Matt Geraghty propels his cross pollination of jazz and world music into new territory.  Bringing together musicians from Poland, India, Armenia, Russia, Brazil, New York and Chicago Matt presents 12 new internationally inspired compositions. 

“DEPARTURES” features contributions of Polish vocalist Anna Maria Jopek, Indian sarangi virtuoso Ramesh Misra, 3-time Grammy winner Gil Goldstein on piano and accordion, Grammy nominated drummer Mark Walker, guitarist Neal Alger, oud player Ara Dinkjian, Brazilian drummer Adriano Santos, Russian pianist Misha Tsiganov and guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg.

Departures was recently reviewed in Chicago Jazz Magazine.

Matt's composition 'NIEKOCHANIE' from 'DEPARTURES' was selected to be part of a world music compilation CD called SIESTA 6 that was released in Poland October 31 by Universal Music featuring some remarkable artists from 17 different countries like BONO, Latin Grammy Winner Vanessa Da Mata from Brazil, Mexican Star Singer Lila Downs, Raul Midón, Brazlilian Jazz Vocalist Luciana Souza, Angolan Singer Yami and Melody Gardot. The compilation was put together by the Polish music journalist, composer, songwriter, & producer Marcin Kydryński. Now available at all Starbucks throughout Poland.



Photographer Bill Wadman visited Avatar studios during some of the recording sessions for 'Departures.'

To the left Anna, Matt and Anthony Ruotolo listen back to 'Leaving my Gypsy Woman in Vienna.'

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