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Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Solo
by Mark Corroto
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
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 ...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Paseo
Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: 1. El Guerrillero (5:31); 2. Prelude in Conga/Homage to Hilario (8:02); 3. Bottoms Up (7:36); 4. Sea
Change [also See, So Far] (6:53); 5. Paseo con Fula (10:22); 6. Meanwhile (9:47); 7. Santo Canto [also
Encantation] (7:57); 8. Quasar (14:08); 9. Los Bueyes (4:42)
Paseo
Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: El Guerrillero; Preludio in Conga #1/Homage to Hilario; Bottoms Up; See, So Far; Paseo Con Fula; Meanwhile; Encantation; Quasar; Los Bueyes.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Paseo
by Eric J. Iannelli
Gonzalo Rubalcaba Paseo Blue Note 2004 Occasionally I like to take advantage of hindsight and see what appraisal I've given to an album long after the review has run and the disc has had time to remain or reappear (or neither) in my player. What I often find ...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Paseo
by Alex K. Fong
Paseo, the title of virtuoso Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba's first album as a leader in three years, means “walk" or “stroll" in English. And that's what he does throughout the record with his New Cuban Quartet. Rubalcaba examines his musical roots as if he were walking through his hometown for the first time in many years. ...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Paseo
by AAJ Staff
On Paseo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba's latest venture, the esteemed Cuban pianist plays electric keyboards on some tracks, and there's an electric bassist on every track. The skeptical listener might conclude that Rubalcaba has finally “sold out" and made a fusion record. There's hardly a backbeat on any part of Paseo. But it's certainly a form of fusion, ...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Paseo
by Jim Santella
With his new Cuban quartet, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba has re-emerged in a creative session marked by the melding of tradition with growing forces. The fiery pianist's desire to wake up modern jazz has always proven fruitful and innovative. This time out, he shows that a healthy creative spirit will provide new directions when given the opportunity.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio in Seattle
by Christopher Jones
Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio in SeattleDimitriou’s Jazz Alley August 8th, 2000 I don’t have many pet peeves, but this is one of them: Why is it that so many jazz musicians, when performing live, neglect to say much of anything to the audience? Is this a phenomenon passed down from the bebop era, a ...
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