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Zdenko Ivanusic

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Zdenko Ivanusic , saxophonist, composer and arranger from Zagreb, Croatia. I lead Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet , my own ensembles and work as a sideman in a lot of Croatian bands. Occasionally (part time) I play with the Zagreb Philharmonic, Croatian RTV Symphonic Orchestra, Croatian National Theatre. I was lead alto with HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb for four years (2002-2006) and during this period I had the chance to share the stage with Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Don Menza, Bobby Shew, John Riley, Earl Gardner, Peter Herbolzheimer, Kevin Mahogany...

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Member Since: 1/21/2007
Band Website: http://www.zdenkoivanusic.com
Band Members: Zvonimir Bucevic - Buc - el. bass; Goran Rukavina - double bass; Davor Dedic - keyboards; Bruno Domiter - drums; Elvis Penava - guitar

" Lost In HTML " album available on&nbsp&nbsp &nbsp and CD BABY
" Four Odd " album available on&nbsp CD BABY .
For more options to purchase CD visit Zivaldo Records website.

Influences: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Sonny Rollins, Coleman Hawkins, Maceo Parker, Dave Liebman, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Sonny Stitt, Cannonbal Adderley, Grover Washington Jr., Dexter Gordon, Benny Golson, Charles Lloyd, David Sanborn, Paul Desmond, Stan Getz...and all the jazz giants, also I listen to a lot of big band music (Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Mel Lewis & Thad Jones, Buddy Rich, Gil Evans, Quincy Jones, Stan Kenton...), R&B, Motown, soul and funk (James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Barry White...).
Sounds Like: Currently I am more interested in some contemporary stuff, acid jazz, groove and especially Latin music (Machito, Tito Puente, Sergio Mendes, Paquito D'Rivera...).

ConFusion (disbanded 1998) - Bike & Blues (Live TV Show, 1998)

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ConFusion (disbanded 1998) - Slon (Live TV Show, 1998)

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Record Label: Zivaldo Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Official Blog & News

I have my official blog and news here:Zdenko Ivanusic BlogSo I will not manage blog at MySpace anymore (to much work do it all).Zdenko Ivanusic OnlineDonna Lee Saxophone QuartetFirst Annual Fame Games...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:43:00 GMT

Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet new CD "Mellow"

Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet new CD "Mellow" is out and will be soon available in online stores: www.zivaldo.com/mellow/The Liner Notes for the CD are written by Scott Yanow: Liner Notes There are rec...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:47:00 GMT

"Done" is featured as a Download of the Day...

Tune "Done" from "Lost in HTML" album is featured as a Download of the Day at AllAboutJazz.com.
Posted by on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT

CD Review: Lost In HTML by Edward Blanco

CD Reviews: Zdenko Ivanusic, "Lost In HTML" by Edward Blanco"Lost In HTML" is truly an unexpected musical treasure, a gem of a recording if I ever heard one. Zdenko Ivanusic may not be familiar to the...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:26:00 GMT

JAZZ CLUB - Zdenko Ivanusic Quartet

Friday, 5th Oct, 2007 @ 21hGUNDULICEVA 11, Zagreb, 10000Cost : 20 KN Everybody who are close to the spot are invited to the performance. It's a nice place and good atmosphere there. Zdenkowww.zdenko...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:53:00 GMT

Lounge - 2CD compilation

Dancing Bear Records down & up tempo compilation-made in croatia! remixes, electric beats, jazz electro etc. Lost In HTML (Voo Doo Remix)  Zdenko Ivanusic vs BeeBass included on up tempo CD
Posted by on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:02:00 GMT

Check out this video: Here & There - Zdenko Ivanusic Quartet

Here & There - Zdenko Ivanusic Quartet Add to My Profile | More Videos
Posted by on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:16:00 GMT