Harold López-Nussa - Te Lo Die - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Music of Billy Strayhorn long thought of as a chapter within the Duke Ellington songbook has become recognized as one of the most important bodies of work in 20th century American music. In Strayhorn's short life time the greater part of recorded examples of his masterworks were by the Ellington Orchestra or groups led by players from that revered organization. In the half century since the death of the man affectionately known as Sweet Pea many of his classic compositions have found their way into the mainstream jazz repertory via recordings by some of the genre's greatest players. Ellington's eulogistic 1968 LP And His Mother Called Him Bill brought into sharp focus the breadth of Strayhorn'swork. Now we can add John DiMartino's uniquely personal interpretations to that illustrious list. Album Tracks 1. Johnny Come Lately 2. rich Life 3. Rain Check 4. Star-Crossed Lovers (Pretty Girl) 5. Isfahan (Elf) 6. Chelsea Bridge 7. Daydream 8. Passion Flower 9. U.M.M.G 10. Blood Count 11. Take the a Train 12. A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing 13. Absinthe (Lament for An Orchid) 14. Lotus Blossom

El Viaje (The Journey), the title track of Cuban pianist and composer Harold Lo´pez-Nussa's debut on Mack Avenue Records, seems to sway gently like a boat in the water-as if readying for a voyage or returning to port after arrival-trumpet and voices whispering memories. This scene aptly describes Lo´pez-Nussa's experiences of traveling throughout the world, yet always finding his way back to his hometown of Havana, Cuba. This journey of body and spirit has led simultaneously to a musical exploration where he visits various genres and ideas while staying true to his foundational roots. Album Tracks 1. Me Voy PÁ Cuba 2. Africa 3. Feria 4. Lobo's Cha 5. Bacalao Con Pan 6. El Viaje 7. Mozambique en Mi B 8. D? Una Fábula 9. Inspiracion en Connecticut 10. Oriente 11. Improv (Me Voy PÁ Cuba)

Fans of Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa's 2016 disc, El Viaje (Mack Avenue), certainly should check out his new album on the same tag Un Día Cualquiera. The title of the previous disc translates to The Journey, and on this new outing, his artistic evolution continues - but in a trio setting. He recorded the album at Boston's WGBH Studios with his younger brother Ruy Adrian Harold López-Nussa (drums, percussion) and Gaston Joya (bass). The album's title translates to Just Another Day, and in press materials, Harold explains the title's significance InchThe idea is to put the music and the trio together in a studio and just play, the way we three do every day, any day-like a concert in the living room of your house.Inch Album Tracks 1. Cimarrón 03 51 2. Danza de los Ñañigos 04 29 3. Una Tarde Cualquiera en Paris (To Bebo Valdes) 04 48 4. Preludio (To José Juan) 03 28 5. Elegua 05 06 6. Hialeah 03 32 7. Ma Petite Dans la Boulangerie 03 56 8. Y la Negra Bailaba 04 01 9. Congo Total / El Cumbanchero 03 39 10. Contigo en la Distancia 05 47 11. Mi Son Cerra'o 04 47