Manuel Valera Trio “The Seasons” Mavo Records manuelvalera.com On his 12th recording as a leader, pianist Manuel Valera embarks on a grand, four-part suite inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” Make no mistake, while these works follow the Baroque masterpiece with musical interpretations of each season, these are Valera’s compositions. “Summer” was never as propulsive […]
E.J. Strickland
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Album review: ‘Transitions’
David Gilmore “Transitions” Criss Cross Records davidgilmore.net He has served as a sideman with Wayne Shorter, Steve Coleman, Meshell Ndegeocello, and others, but on his fifth album, “Transitions,” guitarist David Gilmore amply displays his prowess as a leader. The record, a tribute to recently departed jazz giants, showcases Gilmore’s originality and intelligence in terms of […]
