Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band - Distancia (CD) |-Classic Vinyl Record
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£13.90
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Grammy-nominated
pianist Manuel Valera (Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Steve
Smith) presents his second album from his New Cuban Express Big Band, a
spirited ensemble that fuses the music of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil to
forge innovative sounds and textures. ‘Distancia’
draws upon searing personal experiences – going through personal loss and
having to pick up the pieces to move forward. Valera uses the broad palette of
the big band to express a wide range of moods and emotions. From the haunting
“From Afar,” to the buoyant “Expectativas”, and the fiery “Gemini,” the writing
is dynamic and varied and the ensemble brings out the nuances with both grace
and gusto. The band
features some of New York’s best creative musicians, including vocalists Camila
Meza and Bogna Kicińska as well as standout soloists Charles
Pillow, Remy Le Beouf, and Mike
Fahie. Produced by Kabir Sehgal and Doug
Davis
Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band - Distancia (CD) |-Classic Vinyl Record
£13.90
- Format Detail: CD 6-Panel Digipak
- Format: CD
- Label: Greenleaf Music
- Catalog Number: CD-GRE-1093