Luis Verde -][- WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS – [Youkali Music, 2012]

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Ander Garcia, Ariel Bringuez, Composer, Luis Guerra, Luis Verde, Michael Olivera, Roberto Pacheco, Saxophonist, Youkali Music

Luis Verde, WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS

Luis Verde -][- WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS –Mp3– [Youkali Music, 2012]

With a brief, but intense career behind him, saxophonist Luis Verde Extremadura, a key part of some of the most exciting musical projects of the moment (Citric Trio, The Wachisneis, Ander García Quintet, Orchestra Afrodisian …) and one of the musicians promising of the new – and hyper – National Jazz generation, now confirms best wishes with “World Of Distractions“, his personal debut. A warm and close work, deeply marked by the Mediterranean light, the Afro-Cuban rhythmic pulse and the patent devotion legends as Thelonious Monk, or closer in time as Avishai Cohen, Miguel Zenon, Guillermo Klein … Magnificently assisted by a select group of young Spanish and Cuban jazz (Ariel Bringuez on tenor, Roberto Pacheco on trombone, Luis Guerra at the piano, Ander Garcia on bass and drummer Michael Olivera) Luis Verde is postulated with this debut definitely one of the more sensible voices, personal and innovative Spanish Jazz today. The future is here … -[Excerpt | Biography Translated to English]-

Release Date: November 5, 2012

::: SOURCE: Youkali Music :::

Alfredo Rodriguez -][- SOUNDS OF SPACE – [Mack Avenue, 2012 | Review] –

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Alfredo Rodríguez, Composer, Ernesto Vega, Francisco Mela, Gaston Joya, Michael Olivera, Peter Slavo, Piano, Santa Cecila Quartet

Alfredo Rodriguez, Sounds of Space

Alfredo Rodriguez -][- SOUNDS OF SPACE –MP3– [Mack Avenue, 2012 | Review] –

Critically acclaimed producer Quincy Jones says this about pianist Alfredo Rodriguez … “One of the most prolific and gifted jazz pianists of the 21st century.” As I see it, no argument out of me Q is right on point about this extraordinary musician.

Whether pianist Alfredo Rodriguez is the best, finest or greatest or not isn’t for me to measure. “SOUNDS OF SPACE” on Mack Avenue should open whatever door he chooses to walk into.

Born in Havana, Cuba, pianist – composer Alfredo Rodriguez is the son of popular singer, TV presenter and entertainer. This explains his thirst to excel musically. While Rodriguez is formally classically trained at Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán and later at the Instituto Superior de Arte he met his greater challenge to perfect his skills on the streets and on stage.