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\u201cThe art of hands\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ratko Zjaca and Cris Mirabella Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The upcoming release of new album \u201cTouching Minds\u201d\u00a0marks not only a new creative milestone for guitarist\u00a0Ratko Zjaca, but also a unique artistic collaboration with master New Yorker luthier\u00a0Cris Mirabella. Known for his deep musical vision, fearless improvisation, and refined touch, Ratko has always sought instruments that could keep pace with his artistry. For this new album, he found that partner in the\u00a0Mirabella Crossfire Deluxe\u2014a guitar designed and built to reflect the full range of his expressive voice.<\/p>\n

The collaboration grew out of a shared dedication to detail, craft, and innovation. Mirabella, widely respected for his uncompromising pursuit of excellence, worked closely with Zjaca to shape an instrument that balances\u00a0resonance and precision, warmth and clarity, power and subtlety. Every curve, wood selection, and tonal response of the Crossfire Deluxe was considered with Ratko\u2019s music in mind. The result is not simply a guitar, but an extension of the artist\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\n

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Ratko Zjaca – Touching Minds
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On\u00a0Touching Minds, this partnership comes fully alive. The Crossfire Deluxe provides Ratko with a new palette of colors, giving his lines and harmonies a depth and dimension that matches the album\u2019s adventurous spirit. Whether whispering ballads or navigating intricate modern jazz textures, the instrument responds to every nuance of touch and phrasing, allowing the listener to hear both the\u00a0craft of the builder\u00a0and the\u00a0voice of the player\u00a0in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe art of hands\u201d
Ratko Zjaca and Cris Mirabella Collaboration
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For Zjaca, this collaboration is more than technical\u2014it is deeply personal.\u00a0Touching Minds\u00a0celebrates the dialogue between musicians and makers, between sound and vision, between tradition and forward-thinking innovation. With Mirabella\u2019s Crossfire Deluxe in hand, Ratko charts new territory paying tribute to the artistry of one of the world\u2019s finest luthiers.<\/p>\n

The album\u2019s title could not be more fitting:\u00a0Touching Minds\u00a0is where creative spirits meet, inspire, and elevate one another.<\/p>\n

Ratko Zjaca & Mirabella Guitars \u2014 A Harmonious Partnership<\/p>\n

Ratko Zjaca, an award-winning guitarist, composer, and educator.<\/p>\n

Born in Croatia and trained in both classical and jazz traditions, Zjaca developed a unique musical language that draws from modern jazz harmony, European classical influences, Indian music and global rhythmic traditions. His improvisations are fluid and adventurous, marked by deep emotion, harmonic sophistication, and fearless exploration.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe art of hands\u201d
Ratko Zjaca and Cris Mirabella Collaboration
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In his career, Ratko has collaborated with illustrious names such as John Patitucci, Steve Gadd, Reggie Workman, Al Foster, Miroslav Vi\u00adtous, Adam Nussbaum, Simone Zanchini, Jeff Tain Watts, Jimmy Cobb , Antonio Sanchez , Trilok Gurtu, Marius Preda , John Riley and many others. He\u2019s produced many acclaimed albums including Archtop Avenue (solo album honored by the American Jazz Journalists Association in 2023), A day in Manhattan, Crossing the Border, Continental Talk, Midnight in Europe, The Way We Talk, Life on Earth, Light in the World, Beyond the Lines, Touching Minds and many more.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe art of hands\u201d
Ratko Zjaca and Cris Mirabella Collaboration
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Cris Mirabella, based in New York, is renowned for his handcrafted archtop guitars, restorations of vintage masterpieces, and custom inlay work. He apprenticed under Jimmy D\u2019Aquisto and is considered one of the preeminent archtop luthiers today, alongside legends like John Montele\u00adone.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe art of hands\u201d
Ratko Zjaca and Cris Mirabella Collaboration
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\u201cTouching Minds \u201c<\/p>\n

\u201cTouching minds \u201c release date 26.September.<\/p>\n

Album is available on vinyl and CD.<\/p>\n

Ratko Zjaca- guitar\/electronics<\/p>\n

Trilok Gurtu- tabla\/percussion<\/p>\n

Marius Preda- cimbalom\/piano<\/p>\n

Nick McGuire-acoustic bass<\/p>\n

\u201cJoined by Romanian cimbalom player Marius Preda, who is widely regarded as the world\u2019s first jazz soloist on that trapezoidal stringed instrument that is the distant cousin of a hammered dulcimer, along with British-born upright bassist Nick McGuire and the innovative, groundbreaking percussionist Trilok Gurtu, Zjaca and his interactive crew strike an uncanny accord on the eight delightful originals presented on Touching Minds.\u201d<\/p>\n

-Bill Milkowski<\/p>\n

\u201cMarius\u2019s unique approach to Ratko\u2019s compositions creates an experience that<\/p>\n

transcends conventional boundaries.\u201d<\/p>\n

-Arturo Sandoval<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recording confirms a unique vision of great and creative musicians going<\/p>\n

forward and presents its own personal style. Keep going Ratko!\u201c<\/p>\n

-Reggie Workman<\/p>\n

\u201cTouching Minds\u201d is like a breeze of fresh mountain air. \u201d<\/p>\n

-John Riley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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