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NU-JIVE

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2011
Track listing: Chiver-Town; Brotherlation; Nu-Jive Interlude; Shavon; Liberty Nights; Oscar and the Shoe Box; Siarus; Mademfalselle;

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Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion: Urban Nature

Read "Urban Nature" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
November 6, 2011

Urban Nature blends elements of modern jazz fusion with percussive Latin jazz rhythms in a highly charged session from master percussionist Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion. The two previous recordings with this very same group, The Magician (Savant, 2007) and And Sammy Walked In (Savant, 2005), both garnished Grammy nominations for the Best Latin ...

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Silvano Monasterios: Unconditional

Read "Unconditional" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
July 12, 2011

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 ...

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Silvano Monasterios: Unconditional

Read "Unconditional" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
June 30, 2011

The word “unconditional" is often associated with love, referencing the feeling that parents have for their children and pets have for their owners, but the word itself isn't limited to use on this topic. In fact, the very meaning of “unconditional" actually addresses a lack of limitations or constraints, as does the music on pianist Silvano ...

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Silvano Monasterios: Unconditional

Read "Unconditional" reviewed by Greg Simmons

by Greg Simmons
June 23, 2011

Miami pianist Silvano Monasterios' Unconditional doesn't announce its qualities with musical histrionics: it's far subtler than that. This collection of eight original tunes shows craftsmanship, fine improvisation and coherence. Monasterios has constructed a compelling musical statement with an emphasis on composition and attention to detail. This is an entire album, not simply a collection of songs. ...

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News: Recording

Silvano Monasterios Releases New CD "Unconditional" On The Savant Label

June 2, 2011

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 ...

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Jazz Impressions 1

By Paul Wertico

Label: Dogleg Music
Released: 2007
Track listing: Alone Together; Wildflower; Very Early; Falling Grace; Jerusalem; Softly As In A Morning Sunrise; Avila/Drum Solo

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Jazz Impressions 1

By Silvano Monasterios

Label: Dogleg Music
Released: 2007
Track listing: Alone Together; Wildflower; Very Early; Falling Grace; Jerusalem; Softly As in a Morning Sunrise; Avila/Drum Solo.

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Silvano Monasterios / Mark Egan / Paul Wertico: Jazz Impressions 1

Read "Jazz Impressions 1" reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron
December 24, 2007

Recorded live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the spring of 2006, Jazz Impressions 1 is an inspired, piano-led set of straight-ahead jazz, co-led by Venezuelan-born pianist Silvano Monasterios, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Paul Wertico. Monasterios, who regularly performs with Latin jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa, demonstrates astonishing facility throughout. The notes fly fast and furious on ...