submitted on Sat, 03/08/2008 - 07:07 in Jazz Group by Mike_Longo Similar media
Although his sound is as blazing and inspiring as ever, Gonzalo Rubalcabaa€(TM)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 one of the seven tunes on this album is a Rubalcaba original, but the majority are written by his bandmates. The virtuosic turn that was a signature of his younger musical persona has been replaced by an ensemble-mindedness: here, Rubalcaba appears to be turning outward...
Source: allaboutjazz
Author: Jay Deshpande
