Results for "Gonzalo Rubalcaba"

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Avatar

by Jay Deshpande
March 8, 2008

Although his sound is as blazing and inspiring as ever, Gonzalo Rubalcaba's new album may mark something of a departure. Recorded at the famed New York studio of the same name, Avatar provides listeners with a unique melting pot of songs and styles, while also implying new freedom and possibility for the renowned Cuban pianist. Only ...

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Meticulous Jazzman of the World (NY Times)

February 20, 2008

THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, February 17, 2008 METICULOUS JAZZMAN OF THE WORLD By Ben Ratliff The Cuban-born pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, who over the last 15 years or so has become one of the greatest musicians in jazz, is meticulous about music. ...

Brazilian Butterfly - Featuring Dom Um Romão, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Azymuth, Raul de Souza

By Ithamara Koorax

Label: Irma Molto Jazz
Released: 2007

Autumn Leaves

Featuring the music of Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Duration: 7:56
April 18, 2007

The Best Of Ithamara Koorax

By Ithamara Koorax

Label: EMI
Released: 2006

Solo

By Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: Rezo (Praise Be!); Quasar; Silencio (Silence); Improv #1; Canci

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Solo

by AAJ Italy Staff
April 20, 2006

Quest'ultima incisione in solitudine di Gonzalo Rubalcaba è complementare a quella precedente (Paseo), pervasa dai caldi, trascinanti colori del latin jazz. I due CD possono essere elevati a simbolo delle cifra stilistica del pianista cubano, oscillante da sempre tra un approccio adamantino allo strumento e la ricerca di una espressività muscolare ed astratta. Rispetto all'adesione distesa ...

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Solo

by David Miller
March 11, 2006

In recent recordings, Gonzalo Rubalcaba has reined in his considerable chops to pursue a more introspective direction, and Solo is a natural step in this direction. As the title hints, the recording finds Rubalcaba alone at his piano, ruminating. In this setting the pianist is more introspective than ever, frequently using silence as his means of ...

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Solo

by Mark Corroto
March 6, 2006

The metamorphosis of Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba has taken a gifted player from a fiery caterwauler to a nimble, introspective musician. His early recordings were fueled by youthful enthusiasm and the encouragement of the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette. Like his musical compatriot, the French phenom Jackie Terrasson, he has talent on ...

Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Solo

by Jim Santella
March 4, 2006

This solo piano album from Gonzalo Rubalcaba finds the artist searching. With themes from Afro-Cuban culture running through his performance, he improvises soulfully and at his own pace. As one of the jazz world's most exciting pianists, he's able to sit down, take his time, and let the ideas flow gently. Each piece represents a passionate ...