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Danilo Perez: Motherland
by David Adler
Motherland is Danilo Perez's most conceptually ambitious project to date, throwing today's definition of “jazz" even further up for grabs. With the support of a large cast of guest musicians, Perez embarks on a celebration of his native Panama. More a world music album than a jazz album, Motherland features Latin rhythms and instruments, African response chants, and plenty of the kind of wordless vocals heard on Perez's earlier pieces “September In Rio" (from Panamonk ) and “Impromptu" (from Central ...
Continue ReadingRoy Haynes/ Danilo Perez/ John Patitucci: Trio
by Mark Corroto
I must confess the new trio disc by Roy Haynes had me from side one, song one, ten seconds into Bud Powell's “Wail." Ignoring the fact that CDs don't have two sides, Haynes, a contemporary and band mate of Powell, instantly transports us back to the mid-fifties. Bebop ruled the day, and Haynes' modern choice of Panamanian Danilo Perez to emulate Powell is supreme. At 75, the drummer has witnessed just about every event in modern jazz, as sideman to ...
Continue ReadingDanilo Perez: Central Avenue
by Douglas Payne
Danilo Perez (b. 1966) is probably one of the most original young mainstream jazz pianists around. As he mixes his dominant Panamanian heritage with strong bebop influences, he has developed into one of the most unique, exciting pianists on the scene. He's gigged with Dizzy, Paquito D'Rivera, Tom Harrell and, most interestingly, young firebrand saxophonist David Sanchez. Plus, he's recorded four superb discs under his own name, including his previous and sensational Panamonk (Impulse), 1996's best jazz moment.
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