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Silvano Monasterios
Pianist-composer Silvano Monasterios was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He spent his formative years of musical training at the Jose Angel Lamas Conservatory while he alternately encountered the great American jazz tradition in all its diversity. He promptly began his professional career at the age of 18, combining these influences by performing and recording with some of the most prominent Venezuelan artists of the time.
In 1989, Silvano traveled to Miami, Florida, to participate in the Miami Jazz Festival, where he received a “Best Soloist Award.” By 1990, he had immigrated to the United States to begin his collegiate studies at Miami-Dade College. More recognition followed with another “Outstanding Soloist Award” at the University of Northern Colorado in 1991 and then a music scholarship from the University of Miami, from which he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1995. In 1998, Silvano was voted “New Artist of the Year” at the Hennessey Cognac Jazz Search in New York City, which led to a slot at the Playboy Jazz Festival. This year also marked the release of his first CD, “Roads Not Taken”, prompting more critical interest in the U.S. and Latin America.
Silvano next returned to the University of Miami in 2002 where he once again received a full scholarship, earning a Master’s degree in Jazz Pedagogy. In the following years, two additional albums were released - "Fostered" (independent release) and "Jazz Impressions" (Dogleg Music). In 2011, he produced "Unconditional", his first album as a Savant Records artist. Later in 2015, Silvano relocated to New York City where he recorded his next project for Savant Records entitled “Party Sunny”. Both albums received great reviews and landed within the top 20 albums on JazzWeek's Jazz Album Chart.
Throughout his career, Silvano has continued to write and evolve while performing and recording with an impressive mix of artists including Larry Coryell, Dave Valentin, Nestor Torres, Paquito D’Rivera, Mark Egan, Paul Wertico, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Ira Sullivan, Don Byron, Troy Roberts, Todd Marcus, Juan Pablo Torres, Luisito Quintero, Sammy Figueroa, Candido Camero, Terumasa Hino & the World Jazz All-Stars, Marc Johnson, Dave Liebman, Othello Molineaux, Melton Mustafa, Nathen Page, Claudio Roditi, David Lee Roth, Shakira, Louie Vega, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby Watson, Akira Jimbo, Bobby Sanabria and many others.
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Silvano Monasterios, Reggie Watkins, Jeff Libman, Triology and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Streaming on demand with today's music by Silvano Monasterios, Phil Brown, Reggie Watkins, Lorraine Feather, Sean Imboden, Jeff Libman, Triology, Jonah David, Peter Smith, Shelley Yoelin/Gabriel Datcu, Eric Alexander, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Rodney Whitaker, Nnenna Freelon, Chad LB, and more. Playlist Silvano Monasterios “The River Between Us" from The River (Silvano Monasterios) 00:00 Phil Brown “La Coda De Moda" from Rule Of Three (A Caldera Productions) 07:38 Reggie Watkins “Dream Walker" from Rivers (BYNK Records) 14:49 Lorraine Feather ...
Continue ReadingSilvano Monasterios: The River
by Jack Bowers
To enhance his musical excursion along The River, composer, arranger and pianist Silvano Monasterios invited eight talented companions on board to share the ride. He did not make it easy for them. As envisioned by Monasterios, this river is by turns placid or turbulent, sparse or overflowing--but invariably tricky to navigate and tame. The entire work, he writes, is “a suite of what I consider Venezuelan music," and was inspired by the people in his native land ...
Continue ReadingTroy Roberts: NU-JIVE: Nations United
by Geannine Reid
Troy Roberts is a two-time Grammy nominee who is becoming one of the most broadly recorded saxophonists of his time. Roberts' robust saxophone playing adorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco to the iconic Van Morrison to the indispensable Jeff 'Tain' Watts to the assiduous Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band, including abundant newcomers. As a leader, Roberts has fourteen albums in his discography, including his latest recording, NU-JIVE: Nations United, which features long-time friends ...
Continue ReadingTroy Roberts: Nu-Jive Perspective
by Mike Jurkovic
Though still a pup age-wise, Australian-born saxophonist Troy Roberts has two Grammy nominations under his belt and has shared the stage and studio with luminaries that have defined the musical spectrum, including Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Joey DeFrancesco, Christian McBride, Orrin Evans, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Nu-Jive Perspective, his eighth disc as leader and third with this globally boisterous quintet, is a youthful romp through all the sounds of New York's neighborhoods. Hovering in that cool zone between ...
Continue ReadingTroy Roberts: Tales & Tones
by Jerome Wilson
Troy Roberts is a saxophonist from Australia who has made his way in America working with the likes of Christian McBride, Jeff “Tain" Watts and Joey DeFrancesco. On this CD he demonstrates a forceful saxophone sound married to original ideas in rhythm and tempo.Roberts' plays deep, swooping sax mostly over tricky, pounding beats set up by Watts. The drummer pushes a sprightly version of “Take The 'A' Train along with relaxed hip hop beats before Roberts lays into ...
Continue ReadingTroy Roberts: Tales & Tones
by Geannine Reid
Saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts continues to present music that retains a distinctive strength and originality, still vastly rooted in tradition, while firmly grounded in new perspectives. Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, Roberts has received numerous awards including 3 consecutive DownBeat Jazz Soloist Awards, a Grammy Nomination medal, and was the only Australian semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Graduating with a Bachelor of Music at the young age of 19, he ...
Continue ReadingSilvano Monasterios: Unconditional
by Edward Blanco
Unconditional is pianist and composer Silvano Monasterios' debut album for the Savant label and his fourth effort as a band leader since 1998. Having studied at the University of Miami and being named the “Best Jazz Musician" by the Miami New Times, the Venezuelan-born pianist has chosen to settle in Miami and take advantage of the rich cultural backdrop of the community. It is in Miami where he found the talents of saxophonist Troy Roberts and drummer Rodolfo Zuniga to ...
Continue ReadingMonth-long Venezuelan Jazz Piano Series Celebrates Indigenous Resistance Day At Zinc Jazz Club In New York City
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Decibel
Zinc Jazz Club is thrilled to announce a month-long celebration of Venezuelan Jazz Piano in honor of Venezuela’s Indigenous Resistance Day, produced by Charles Carlini of Charles Carlini Presents. The series will feature an incredible lineup of world-renowned pianists, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Venezuela and its contribution to the global jazz scene. Taking place every Tuesday throughout the month of October, this unique series promises to transport audiences to the vibrant streets of Venezuela, blending traditional rhythms with ...
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Silvano Monasterios Releases New CD "Unconditional" On The Savant Label
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
The fourth effort as a bandleader by Silvano Monasterios, his debut release for the Savant label, Unconditional should bring national attention to a major talent that has remained largely unheard outside of the confines of his U.S. base in Miami, Florida. The Venezuela born pianist/composer who trained in the classical tradition at the esteemed Jose Angel Lamas Conservatory growing up in Caracas, while taking in the rich musical traditions of all of South America and as much jazz as he ...
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New Trio Release - Jazz Impressions One: Silvano Monasterios, Mark Egan, and Paul Wertico
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All About Jazz
Dogleg Music is pleased to announce the inaugural release of Jazz Impressions One which is a series of expertly recorded live concert performances of master jazz musicians who represent musical royalty by virtue of their history and their devotion to art, technique, and self-expression.
The first offering is the reproduction of one memorable evening with Silvano Monasterios, Mark Egan, and Paul Wertico (the latter two, although acclaimed in their own right, are also Grammy-awarded early members of the Pat Metheny ...
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"This collection of eight original tunes [Unconditional] shows craftsmanship, fine improvisation and coherence. Monasterios has constructed a compelling musical statement with an emphasis in composition and attention to detail. This is an entire album, not simply a collection of songs." Greg Simmons, All About Jazz
"Silvano brings deeply intricate and thought provoking mastery to his compositions. Perfectly balanced with compositional and improvisational concepts." Jazzweek.com
"On his fourth outing as a leader, the outstanding pianist-composer, Silvano Monasterios, blends elements of his American Jazz heroes (Chick Corea, Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock) with the South American rhythms of his native Venezuela." JazzTimes
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