Jazz Articles about Daniel García

About Daniel García

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Daniel García: The Hero's Journey

Read "The Hero's Journey" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
June 16, 2026

Normally found fronting his trio, leading Spanish pianist Daniel Garcia moves to a solo format for The Hero's Journey. Composed during a period of family illness and bereavement, it is perhaps surprising that the album is not dark in any way. Instead Garcia maintains focus on the concept of the hero, as he explains: “For a long time I have been attracted by the hero figure--I'm not thinking at all about some invincible movie superhero, but rather the idea of ...

Album Review

Daniel García Trio: Wonderland

Read "Wonderland" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
August 12, 2024

On their third release for Germany's ACT Music, pianist Daniel Garcia, bassist Reinier El Negrón and drummer Michael Olivera display in spades why they have moved to the fore of the fiery foment of Spain's spirited and trailblazing jazz scene with the imaginative and highly approachable Wonderland. Fired by eleven Garcia originals of expansive grace, Wonderland opens liltingly and peaceably with the aptly titled “Paz" but soon gets down to business with “Gates to the Land of Wonders," ...

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Daniel Garcia: Travesuras

Read "Travesuras" reviewed by Jim Worsley

by Jim Worsley
August 1, 2019

Opening with an expressive take on Paco de Lucia's “Potro de Rabia y Miel," the Daniel Garcia Trio (the pianist/leader with acoustic bassist Reinier “El Negron" and drummer Michael Olivera) displays the freedom of artistry and demeanor that establishes the tenor and mindset employed throughout the album. A song written for his mom, “Oniria," which translates to dreamland, intersperses a brief audio cassette conversation from his childhood, between his mom and a three-year old Daniel. A highly personal touch is ...