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Michel Camilo: Spirit of the Moment
ByCamilo divides the album into three distinct sections, each consisting of four tunes. The opening section features original compositions, including the New Orleans-meets-Santo Domingo romp "Just Now and the poignant "My Secret Place. The second section focuses on interpretations of modern jazz classicsWayne Shorter's "Nefertiti, Bill Evans' "Nardis and a nearly unrecognizable deconstruction of Coltrane's "Giant Steps. The final section is given to more harmonically challenging material, including a version of Miles Davis' "Solar with the appropriately ethereal title, "Solar (Explorations).
Camilo performs all this with a frequently stunning virtuosity that's become a given for this gifted artist. He's ably abetted on this highly recommended effort by a Cuban-born rhythm section featuring longtime associate Charles Flores on bass and relative newcomer Dafnis Prieto on drums.
Track Listing
Just Now, My Secret Place, Spirit of the Moment, Repercussions, Nefertiti, Nardis, Trilogy, Giant Steps, Place in Time, Hurry Up and Wait, Liquid Crystal, Solar (Explorations).
Personnel
Michel Camilo
pianoMichel Camilo: piano; Charles Flores: bass; Dafnis Prieto: drums.
Album information
Title: Spirit Of The Moment | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Telarc Records
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