PAOLI MEJIAS - TRASCEND (2006)
Latin Grammy nominee Paoli Mejías fuses straight-ahead jazz, be-bop, swing, and rumba, with rhythms from Greece and India, the Puerto Rican bomba, plena and salsa to create a new dimension of Latin Jazz
Paoli Mejias Congas, chekere, clave
Luis Perdomo Piano
Hans Glawischnig Bass
Antonio Sanchez Drums
Miguel Zenon Alto sax
Ralph Irizarry Timbal
Javier Oquendo Okonkolo
Jaleel Shaw Alto sax
Luis Aquino Trumpet on cut 8
Naren Budhaler Tabla drums on cut 7
Cliarigell Javeer Vocals on cut 7
Yan Carlos Artime Piano on cut 8
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review by Rodrigo O. Sánchez courtesy MUSICO PRO APRIL 2007
Este
percusionista puertorriqueño nos regala un disco de primera. Desde
la primera canción "Encomienda" dedicada a
Ray Barretto,
se aprecia la elegancia y belleza de los arreglos, sonido,
composiciones y vibra del disco.
La
participación de Luis Perdomo en el piano es de destacar, al igual
que las composiciones e intervenciones de Miguel Zenón. La sección
rítmica, liderada por Mejías es sumamente sólida con la
participación de
Ralphy Irizarry
y Antonio Sánchez.
Este es un proyecto de Jazz Latino de la más
alta calidad e imaginación musical.
This Puerto Rican percussionist gives us a first rate CD. From the first track “Encomienda” dedicated to Ray Barretto, one appreciates the elegance and beauty of the arrangements, the sound, the compositions and the vibe of the CD.
The participation of Luis Perdomo on the piano is outstanding, as are the compositions and interventions of Miguel Zenón. The rhythm section, led by Mejías is exceptionally solid with the participation of Ralphy Irizarry & Antonio Sánchez.
This is a Latin Jazz project of the highest quality and musical imagination.
