Jazz Articles about Michael Olivera

About Michael Olivera

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," ...

Album Review

Michael Olivera Group: Ashé

by James Nadal
July 11, 2016

While the rest of the world might not have noticed, there has been a continuous cultural exchange between Cuba and Spain for some time now. Due in fact to the historical connection, and that language is no problem, many Cuban musicians have found a haven in Spain to expand upon their talents in the burgeoning jazz scene. Drummer Michael Olivera was born in Santa Clara, Cuba, and after extensive studies and performance opportunities, relocated to Spain, where he is a ...