New CDs – November 2011
November 26,
2011 by danavas
The Andrés Ortíz Trío is formed by Colombian pianist Andrés Ortiz, Italian double bass player Antonio Cervellino and Swiss drummer Brian Quinn. They are currently based in Switzerland. Musically, Andrés has a strong Latinamerican folkloric influence from his early years growing and learning in his native country. He’s a talented composer and arranger who has received several awards in Spain, where he was living before moving [...]
New CDs – October 2011 – Part 2
October 26,
2011 by danavas
Claudio Roditi has just put out a superb recording. Bons Amigos is the work of a true Master, surrounded by his best friends, his very special horns, and his very special bandmates. Piccolo Samba, the track showcased here, couldn’t be more representative of the innovation and creativity of this modern musical genius. As humble as only himself could be, Roditi embodies the best of the best in a Jazz artist [...]
New CDs – October 2011 – Part 1
October 21,
2011 by danavas
On this new release (the 11th under John’s Machete Records label) entitled Filosofía Caribeña Vol. 1, The John Santos Sextet is in fine form, creating compelling and socially engaged music. According to John “Filosofía Caribeña is a cross-disciplinary project (original music/spoken word, dance) that aims to illuminate Afro-Latino presence, identity, and the marvelous, undeniable, and unheralded historical connections between Black and Latino communities [...]
New CDs – September 2011 – Part 2
September 29,
2011 by danavas
Superb technical skills, musical vision and inspired playing go hand in hand on this new CD by Cuban flautist virtuoso Orlando Valle, better known as Maraca. Recorded live in concert at the Grand Theater of Havana on January 2010, “Reencuentro” is a real treat, not only because of the great artists who joined “Maraca” on this project, the excellent arrangements and compositions included, but because it comes with a DVD that allows you to participate [...]
New CDs – September 2011 – Part 1
September 24,
2011 by danavas
Poncho Sanchez and Terence Blanchard – Chano Y Dizzy! The drum and the horn, an inspired duet that played a vital role in the birth of Cubop. Poncho Sanchez and Terence Blanchard, two Living Masters in their own right, pay a heartfelt tribute to Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie, two Masters whose legacy continues to expand in the ample vocabulary of Jazz music. Their musical spirits are more present than ever on Chano Y Dizzy! [...]
