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Edmar Castaneda: Entre Cuerdas
ByFrom the opening notes of Casteneda's bluesy skronking introduction to his "Sabroson"more reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix than anything in the jazz lexiconthe harpist's imposing technique is on full display, alternating dark percussive chords with airy cascading arpeggios, flowing into a syncopated Afro-Cuban dance on top of which Gilkes states the warmhearted melody and John Scofield delivers a soulful Wes Montgomery-inspired solo. The exciting title track showcases the leader's aptitude for playing melody and bass lines simultaneously, on a tour de force that melds the Eastern-influenced sound of Alice Coltrane with that of flamenco music. The unaccompanied "Jesus of Nazareth" is a moving contemplation, marking Castaneda's spiritual devotion also felt deeply on his "Canto," on which his spouse Andrea Tierra delivers a stirring vocal. Vibraphonist Joe Locke augments the group on the high-flying "Colibri" (also featuring Samuel Torres' cajon) and the optimistic ode "Song of Hope." Elsewhere the trio plays typically swinging jazz, but on the whole the music here is anything but typical.
Track Listing
Sabroson; Entre Cuerdas; Jesus de Nazareth; Colibri; Song of Hope; Colombian Dixie; Canto; Looking Forward; Afro Seis.
Personnel
Edmar Castaneda
harpEdmar Castaneda: Colombian harp, Leader; Marshall Gilkes: trombone; David Silliman: drums,percussion; John Scofield: guitar; Joe Locke: vibraphone; Andrea Tierra: voice; Samuel Torres: cajon.
Album information
Title: Entre Cuerdas | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: ArtistShare
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