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Harold Lopez-Nussa: New Day
ByNew Day is mostly in a trio format, propelled by López-Nussa insistent and sure left hand. His playing method is equal parts percussion and melody. This approach is illustrated amply on the opening "A Degüello" and "Cimarrón," where the pianist spins durable filigree with golden wire. López-Nussa rolls out a soul jazz romp a la Les McCann on the title track that is infectious and uplifting. The trio adds trumpeter Mayquel González on "Eso Fue hace 20." González plays with a wide-open Latin bell, the type heard in every Ennio Morricone soundtrack for every Sergio Leone western. At a time when there is no shortage of Latin jazz makers, New Day provides an example of what is fresh and vital in the genre.
Track Listing
A Degüello; Cimarrón; Paseo; Fantasmas En Caravana; Otro Viaje; New Day; Corriendo Por Los Portales; Eso Fue Hace 20; Buenos Modales; Enero.
Personnel
Harold Lopez-Nussa
pianoHarold López-Nussa: piano, keyboards; Gaston Joya: double bass; Ruy Adrian López-Nussa: drums, percussion; Mayquel Gonzalez: trumpet (8-9).
Album information
Title: New Day | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Harmonia Mundi
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About Harold Lopez-Nussa
Instrument: Piano
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