MICHEL CAMILO: Spirit of the moment

MICHEL CAMILO
Mais um torpedo para acalmar os ânimos exaltados e acariciar os privilegiados ouvidos dos exigentes "corações-carentes-de-latin-jazz". Desta vez a bola fica com Michel Camilo, "figurinha carimbada" do Blog.
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ALBUM REVIEW
Product Description
Hailing from the Dominican Republic, pianist Michel Camilo's career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of jazz and classical styles. Since joining the Telarc label, he has crafted brilliant recordings in the trio, solo and orchestral settings. Each of them has captured the essence and spirit of this ever-evolving artist at various points along his creative journey. Following up on the intimate
'Solo' in 2004 and the adventurous 'Rhapsody in Blue' in 2006, Camilo makes his triumphant return to the straightahead jazz trio setting with 'Spirit of the Moment'. With sympathetic backing from Cuban-born bassist Charles Flores and drummer Dafnis Prieto, the leaner, three-man configuration allows plenty of room for the fiery keyboard work that has become Camilo's trademark.

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I recently saw the Michel Camilo Trio at the International Jazz Festival in Bern, Switzerland. They performed some songs from the new album, including a debut performance of Liquid Crystal. It was literally BREATHTAKING! Look forward to a tour-de-force of latin jazz at its best. As with all of Michel Camilo's ensemble works, this trio has an extremely vibrant and exuberant personality. Michel seems to
command the piano in an utterly ethereal fashion that oftens leave the listener awestruck. Charles Flores is coming into his own as Michel's bassist. In his sophomore performance with the trio, he is much more expressive and makes his instrument speak directly to the soul of the audience. Rounding out this trio is drummer, Dafnis Prieto. A critically acclaimed composer and bandleader in his own
right, Dafnis gives this ensemble exactly the percussive edge it requires. With a uniquely latin flavor, he lays down syncopated rhythms that make you wonder whether he has a small percussion section backing him up! Although the band stomps through
uptempo selections, fans should also look forward to the lush ballads presented by the trio. All three musicians use their instruments to communicate emotion that can place you in a different world while listening. From upbeat latin, to swing, to ballads, this ensemble is truly first rate! Michel has never disappointed his fans, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed by his latest release.
~Samuel J. Haynes, at amazon. com
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MINHA OPINIÃO
Mais um grande álbum de MC, desta vez ao lado do notável baterista, Dafnis Prieto e do excelente baixista Charles Flores - ambos Cubanos, de safra recente. O álbum foi gravado em 2008, mas Camilo volta no tempo, na escolha de grandes "standards" de jazz, como: Giant Steps (Coltrane) Nefertiti (Wayne Shorter), Solar e Nardis (ambas de Miles Davis). Michel, como sempre, é lírico nas baladas mais lentas (Solar, A place in time) e vigoroso, "incandescente", nos tempos rápidos(Giant Steps, Nardis). Flores e Prieto mantêm uma pulsação "metronômica" e a origem caribenha dos "performers", dá a cor local, o toque - "a latin tinge", num álbum que também guarda momentos de "straight ahead". E é nessa fusão que está o "busilis", a BELEZA PURA.
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MICHEL CAMILO: Spirit of the moment

PERSONNEL:
Michel Camilo
Charles Flores
Dafnis Prieto

TRACKS/FAIXAS:
1. Just Now
2. My Secret Place
3. Spirit of the Moment
4. Repercussions
5. Nefertiti
6. Nardis
7. Trilogy
8. Giant Steps
9. A Place in Time
10. Hurry Up and Wait
11. Liquid Crystal
12. Solar (Explorations)