O'connell

Eight lively, virtuosic Bill O Connell originals, plus two 20th century classics by Thelonius Monk ( Round Midnight ) and Kurt Weill ( Speak Low ). Monk's signature composition has been totally re-harmonized here, and Paquito D Rivera s sweet-toned clarinet work is the perfect complement to O Connell s lush chords. Bill s colorful career is notable for his extensive accomplishments in both Latin music and modern jazz, from serving as Mongo Santamaria s pianist; through his long association with flutist Dave Valentin; to working with Chet Baker, Sonny Rollins, Gato Barbieri, and the fabled Fort Apache Band; followed by a stellar career as a band leader and solo artist since the 1990s.

Harold Lopez-Nussa - New Day (2013) {Harmonia Mundi JV 570021}
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© 2013 Jazz Village / Harmonia Mundi | JV 570021
Jazz / Post Bop / World Jazz / Piano

Cuban-born pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa is back in his native land for his latest album, New Day. On most of the album’s ten tracks, all original compositions, he works with his brother Ruy Adrian Lopez-Nussa on drums and longtime colleague Gaston Joya on double bass. A couple of tracks add the trumpet of Mayquel Gonzalez. For the first time, it seems, Lopez-Nussa also plays the Fender Rhodes on a few compositions.