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Pablo Ablanedo Octet: From Down There
The band pursues vivid imagery on the piece "Dreaming," featuring trumpeter Avishai Cohen and electric guitarist Juancho Herrera's softly stated exchanges atop a dirge like pulse that alludes to subliminally joyous overtones. The musicians' regal pronouncements, endearing melodies and multi-layered tonalities transmit a sense of well-being, evidenced on "La Viajera" and throughout. Therefore, this outing effectively presents the listener with a program consisting of the artist's shrewdly concocted compositions that touch upon a myriad of divergent frameworks. Essentially, Ablanedo possesses all of the goods necessary to become a major force in modern jazz. Recommended.
Track Listing
1. From Down There 2. Para Dejar 3. El Acecho 4. Dreaming 5. La Viajera 6. Claroscuro 7. U.M.M.G. 8. Chacarera de la Esperanza 9. Dreaming (a cappella
Personnel
Jenny Scheinmann: violin
Album information
Title: From Down There | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Blue Moon
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