David Dower Trio - Mravka (2022)

The David Dower Trio's 3rd Studio Album, recorded in Sofia, Bulgaria during the trio's 4th tour to the Balkan nation.

The album features a number of guest Bulgarian musicians, including Zhikvo Vasilev (Kaval), Vesela Morova (Vocals), and a Traditional Folklore singing group made up of Rayna Vasileva, Pirina Hristova and Gabriela Milanova.

A number of David's compositions on this album employ influences from traditional Bulgarian Folklore music; these include Bulgarian-style choral harmonies, multi-meter grooves, and use of the traditional Bulgarian Kaval. Each member of the trio bring their own unique sound to the album, with David's jazz/alt-pop/singer-songwriter influences, Matt Fisher's melodic drumkit approach, and the distorted-fuzz-bass of Luke Fowler, this mish-mash of influences creates a cohesive sound

Piano - David Dower
Bass - Luke Fowler
Drums - Matt Fisher
Guitar - Elliot Frost
Kaval - Zhivko Vasilev
Vocals - Vesela Morova
Bulgarian Choir - Rayna Vasileva, Pirina Hristova, Gabriela Milanova
Brass - Tristan Rebien

Tracklist:
1.01 - David Dower Trio - Selo (6:16)
1.02 - David Dower Trio - Kopanitsa (feat. Zhivko Vasilev) (5:01)
1.03 - David Dower Trio - Mravka (4:57)
1.04 - David Dower Trio - Tell Me What You See (feat. Vesela Morova) (4:41)
1.05 - David Dower Trio - Syanka (feat. Zhivko Vasilev) (4:10)
1.06 - David Dower Trio - I Don't Like Mondays (4:30)
1.07 - David Dower Trio - Freya (3:28)