Ramón Valle

Joachim Kühn - Allegro Vivace: Piano Works I (2005). Just judged by its repertoire, this is certainly an impressive solo piano date. Joachim Kühn performs works by François Couperin (a mass from 1690), Bach, Mozart, John Coltrane, and Ornette Coleman in addition to three of his own originals. Although the mixture of classical and jazz pieces might seem illogical, Kühn's subtle improvising on the classical compositions and his ability to create melodies in his improvising on the jazz tunes give this date an evolution that somehow works. Kühn has always had impressive technique and a healthy musical curiosity. Both serve him well, along with his imagination, on this intriguing and successful outing…

Connecting the unexpected, flamenco meets jazz on Jazzpaña live in a special multicultural statement. Flamenco nuevo guitarist Gerardo Núñez and Swedish jazz guitarist Ulf Wakenius are joined by the Ramón Valle Trio, pianist Chano Domínguez and other musicians for these performances, recorded live in concert at the Berlin Philharmonie in October 2014 and at the WDR 3 Jazzfest in Dortmund in January 2015.