Pianist Simon continues his exploration of the Latin American Songbook visiting the music of Venezuela for volume two. Actually recorded in California, Simon's arrangements and re-imagined interpretations of six folk melodies indigenous to the South American country paint a totally different picture to what is currently being portrayed in the media.
Simon's jazz infused improvisations bring universal appeal to the material without losing contact with his homeland's rich heritage in Punta Cardón and elsewhere.
His fellow Venezuelans Rogers and Cruz are with him all the way adding authenticity to the rhythm section with the exotic beat of the merengue and the joropo. The latter rhythm is heard to great effect with the addition of Jackeline Rago on El Vuelo de la Mosca where her shaking maracas and strumming cuatro combine with bass and drums to give lift off to Simon's shimmering piano solo.
Available Feb. 27. Well worth checking out. Lance
Presagio; Atardecer; Dama Antañona; Anhelante; El Vuelo de la Mosca; Sabana
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