Posts Tagged ‘Raul da Gama’
Sebastian Schunke – Life and Death
Review written by: Raul da Gama Pianist and composer Sebastian Schunke appears to have discovered a sense of mortality. This is the ultimate level of maturity that any artist—or any human being for that matter—can attain. W...
Daniel López Infanzón – 8 Momentos 8 Fotografias
Review written by: Raul da Gama It will always remain one of those travesties of history that cultural exchanges—especially musical ones –between Europe and the orient began with the second Caliphate (circa 600AD) and conti...
Ark Ovrutski Quintet – Sounds of Brasil
Review written by: Raul da Gama That Ark Ovrutski is following his heart in pursuing the art of music is creditable. But that he has made it his mission to play the promptings of his soul is quite another matter—the fact that...
Bernal-Eckroth-Ennis – La Voz de Tres
Review written by: Raul da Gama This extraordinary trio distills the essential emotions of the music they make to such an extent that only the absolute purity of each remains to adorn each song on La Voz de Tres. If it were pos...
The Curtis Brothers – Completion of Proof
Review written by: Raul da Gama Everything about “Generation Y,” that generation that came after the baby boomers spelt “Generation Me”. These millennials are not as special as they thought they were. Focused on goals t...
Helio Alves – Musica
Review written by: Raul da Gama Pianist Helio Alves’ playing is marked by the unsurpassed beauty of expression. The poetry of this expression is pronounced and manifests itself in the epic lyricism and melodious splendour of ...
Jack DeJohnette – Sound Travels
Review written by: Raul da Gama Jack DeJohnette is not just one of the finest and important drummers playing today, but one of the most important musicians and composers as well. He has been a charter member of Keith Jarrett’...
Chico Alvarez “El Montunero” – Country Roots/Urban Masters
Review written by: Raul da Gama One of the most endearing aspects of the great Afro-Cuban bands of the past—bands like those led by Mario Bauzá and Machito—was the fact that their music was not only sparkling with grandeur...
Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra – Córdoba (Zoho Music 2011)
Review written by: Raul da Gama The abject beauty of bassist Pedro Giraudo’s album Cordoba is contained in its pastoral imagery and in the refinement of the rustic rhythms that dance and sing with elevating swagger. However, ...
Andrés Ortíz Trio – Recordando (Zone di Musica 2011)
For those wishing to hear what kind of music the Andrés Ortiz Trio makes, here is a clue: it would not be possible to describe it in two familiar words: “Latin Jazz”. The two words are most often ascribed to a musician of ...
