Jazz Articles about Aldemar Valentin

Aldemar Valentin: Ficciones

by James Nadal
September 21, 2011

From Ficciones' opening title track, Aldemar Valentín's ensemble wastes no time in heading right for the fast lane. On his second outing as leader, the bassist/producer has assembled a tight group, with the intent of performing his compositions in a progressive jazz format. Co-producer L. Raúl Romero lays down impressive guitar work throughout, his chord structures and lead runs blending with Valentín's crisp bass lines for a contemporary fusion sound. “Santurce Triste"--aptly named for a section of ...