With its diverse music encounters, Boarding Pass embodies a statement of what we can expect from Encuentro Music- a message of bringing people together through music and encouraging them to share and enjoy inspired collaboration.
—Harold Staco
Called “the most valued Haitian pianist in the jazz scene”, versatile pianist, author, and composer Reginald Policard has evolved through decades of playing different styles of music such as konpa, jazz, latin jazz and fusion to arrive at his personal style. Together with special guests from all over the world, Reginald brings the musical traditions of Haiti, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and American jazz to Boarding Pass, an exciting and fresh blend of musical cultures, to be released on May 31, 2024 on the new Encuentro Music label.
Encuentro Music, based in Miami FL, is a music label project inspired by the traditions and flavors of the Caribbean. Encuentro aims to be a melting pot and a musical getaway for all The Caribbean, where artists and creatives, rhythms and sounds, tastes and colors meet and leave a mark of impactful culture.
Boarding Pass was inspired by the fundamental idea of what Encuentro is—a musical meeting between artists from different countries who all love and are inspired by the music of Latin America, the Caribs and Miami – where most of Encuentro’s artists are based. With its diverse music encounters, Boarding Pass embodies a statement of what we can expect from this project in the future—a message of bringing people together through music and encouraging them to share and enjoy inspired collaboration.
Born in Haiti, Grammy-nominated artist and composer Reginald Policard was introduced to music at the early age of 10. Starting in 1969, Reginald played in Sugar Jazz before co-founding and leading the famous Caribbean Sextet, which dominated the music scene in Haiti for many decades.
Reginald's discography includes sixteen solo recordings and his participation in numerous projects, including films. His album Vinn Avem was selected to be in the pool of nominees for the Latin Grammys in 1994. Reginald enjoys playing for his fans and his mastery in the piano comes alive every time he performs. Reginald has performed and collaborated with well-known international musicians such as: Nicole Henry, Ed Calle, Jeff Carswell, Nicky Orta, Sammy Figueroa, Leo Quintero, Joel Widmaïer, Richard Barbot, David Fernandez, Sal Cuevas, Jean Caze, Felipe Lamoglia, David Einhorn and more.
Boarding Pass’s special guests include Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona, who has played and recorded with a host of modern jazz luminaries from Joe Zawinul to Pat Metheny; legendary singer Angelique Kidjo; Sammy Figueroa, long regarded as one of the world’s great percussionists, who has played with everyone from Miles Davis to David Bowie; Haitian-American trumpeter Jean Caze; renowned Latin percussionist Edwin Bonilla; longtime Erique Iglesias percussionist Gilmar Gomes; and Miami Sound Machine trumpeter Teddy Mulet.
Boarding Pass follows the highly successful releases of two singles. Intense in emotion, Melancholia expertly weaves Caribbean, African and traditional Jazz influences to highlight the warmth and texture of this distinctive collaboration. Policard’s compositional gifts shine through in Encuentro Theme. His catchy melodies are steeped in a deep understanding of jazz’s historical and cultural contexts, especially its Caribbean influences. Bona’s multifaceted musicianship adds layers of complexity and emotional depth, creating a resonant backdrop that invites listeners into a world of rhythmic euphoria.
Boarding Pass will be available everywhere on May 31, 2024.
Encuentro Music, based in Miami FL, is a music label project inspired by the traditions and flavors of the Caribbean. Encuentro aims to be a melting pot and a musical getaway for all The Caribbean, where artists and creatives, rhythms and sounds, tastes and colors meet and leave a mark of impactful culture.
Boarding Pass was inspired by the fundamental idea of what Encuentro is—a musical meeting between artists from different countries who all love and are inspired by the music of Latin America, the Caribs and Miami – where most of Encuentro’s artists are based. With its diverse music encounters, Boarding Pass embodies a statement of what we can expect from this project in the future—a message of bringing people together through music and encouraging them to share and enjoy inspired collaboration.
Born in Haiti, Grammy-nominated artist and composer Reginald Policard was introduced to music at the early age of 10. Starting in 1969, Reginald played in Sugar Jazz before co-founding and leading the famous Caribbean Sextet, which dominated the music scene in Haiti for many decades.
Reginald's discography includes sixteen solo recordings and his participation in numerous projects, including films. His album Vinn Avem was selected to be in the pool of nominees for the Latin Grammys in 1994. Reginald enjoys playing for his fans and his mastery in the piano comes alive every time he performs. Reginald has performed and collaborated with well-known international musicians such as: Nicole Henry, Ed Calle, Jeff Carswell, Nicky Orta, Sammy Figueroa, Leo Quintero, Joel Widmaïer, Richard Barbot, David Fernandez, Sal Cuevas, Jean Caze, Felipe Lamoglia, David Einhorn and more.
Boarding Pass’s special guests include Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona, who has played and recorded with a host of modern jazz luminaries from Joe Zawinul to Pat Metheny; legendary singer Angelique Kidjo; Sammy Figueroa, long regarded as one of the world’s great percussionists, who has played with everyone from Miles Davis to David Bowie; Haitian-American trumpeter Jean Caze; renowned Latin percussionist Edwin Bonilla; longtime Erique Iglesias percussionist Gilmar Gomes; and Miami Sound Machine trumpeter Teddy Mulet.
Boarding Pass follows the highly successful releases of two singles. Intense in emotion, Melancholia expertly weaves Caribbean, African and traditional Jazz influences to highlight the warmth and texture of this distinctive collaboration. Policard’s compositional gifts shine through in Encuentro Theme. His catchy melodies are steeped in a deep understanding of jazz’s historical and cultural contexts, especially its Caribbean influences. Bona’s multifaceted musicianship adds layers of complexity and emotional depth, creating a resonant backdrop that invites listeners into a world of rhythmic euphoria.
Boarding Pass will be available everywhere on May 31, 2024.
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