Jazz Articles about Silvano Monasterios

Silvano Monasterios: Unconditional

by Dan Bilawsky
June 30, 2011

The word “unconditional" is often associated with love, referencing the feeling that parents have for their children and pets have for their owners, but the word itself isn't limited to use on this topic. In fact, the very meaning of “unconditional" actually addresses a lack of limitations or constraints, as does the music on pianist Silvano Monasterios' Unconditional. This recording marks Monasterios' Savant Records debut, and the Venezuelan-born, Miami-based pianist breaks free from the shackles of Latin jazz labeling and ...

Silvano Monasterios: Unconditional

by Greg Simmons
June 23, 2011

Miami pianist Silvano Monasterios' Unconditional doesn't announce its qualities with musical histrionics: it's far subtler than that. This collection of eight original tunes shows craftsmanship, fine improvisation and coherence. Monasterios has constructed a compelling musical statement with an emphasis on composition and attention to detail. This is an entire album, not simply a collection of songs. Even in places where the percussion is prominent, it is integrated with a vision that never becomes frenetic. There are passages on ...

Silvano Monasterios / Mark Egan / Paul Wertico: Jazz Impressions 1

by John Barron
December 24, 2007

Recorded live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the spring of 2006, Jazz Impressions 1 is an inspired, piano-led set of straight-ahead jazz, co-led by Venezuelan-born pianist Silvano Monasterios, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Paul Wertico.

Monasterios, who regularly performs with Latin jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa, demonstrates astonishing facility throughout. The notes fly fast and furious on modern jazz gems like Wayne Shorter's “Wildflower, Bill Evans' “Very Early and Steve Swallow's “Falling Grace. The pianist's take-no-prisoners approach inspires intuitive group interplay, ...