submitted on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 06:05 in Jazz Group by Mike_Longo Similar media
Having matured and no longer needing to prove his chops to others or himself, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba has turned his attention to ensembling and orchestration, and in no other work is this more evident than Avatar. Only after multiple listens does it become clear how the compositions are driving the improvisations and not the other way around, and how the Cuban-born pianist/composer manages a wonderful balance between freedom, interpretation, and restraint, between composition, orchestration, and the soloing of his band mates...
Source: allaboutjazz
Author: Luis T. Martinez
