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Omar Sosa : Ayaguna |
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 "Ayaguna" showcases a more intimate side of Omar Sosa. The album is devoted wholly to the finely spun dialogue with the band's man for percussion, Gustavo Ovalles, allowing the pianist to unfold the entire range of his consummate finesse in all its intensity: from energy-charged groove patterns to balladesque reveries. The duo-album was recorded in July 2002 in the course of sessions at Motion Blue, Yokohama/Japan and documents a new facet of work with the Venezuelan percussionist, a relationship which has been growing over three years. What has evolved are reduced essences of percussive synergies and sensitive, poetic moments reflecting an extraordinary chemistry and suspense - a reverence held in Santeria, the source of inspiration for the two disciples of Yoruba. As an enhanced CD, "Ayaguna" includes interview segments with Omar Sosa and the ballad "Iyawo" as a bonus track, mixing multimedia impressions from the two London VJs Marc Silver and Nick Hille (Yeast) with live footage of Omar Sosa.
Press Quotes:
Billboard 11.2.2003:
"Their collaboration has resulted in one of the finest live jazz albums in recent jazz memory."
Los Angeles Times 19.1.2003:
"The results are extraordinary. Omar Sosa has all traits necessary to become one of the most important figures in jazz."
Drums & Percussion, 3/2003:
"A fabulous duet that one should take time out for to let it take effect."
Rolling Stone, 4/2003:
"In comparison with Cuba's radical improviser, other Jazz pianists seem like they're offering the routine of cautiously calculated work. As a true 'man of a thousand talents', he risks live adventure far beyond mandatory dogma."
Jazzthing, April/May 2003:
"Ayaguna displays Omar Sosa from an intimate, yet not a bit less lively side."
Jazzthetik, April 2003:
"Wherever Sosa is involved there is going to be energy and, above all, a willingness to invest all his power and cast risk to the winds as he sets off on a journey to the unknown."
Fono Forum, April 2003:
"A thrilling narrative structure. Omar Sosa is one of the discoveries on the piano in recent years."
Jazz Podium, April 2003:
"An unusual, strong-minded CD that doesn't unfold its brusk beauty until it has been heard several times. A fantastic dialog with Gustavo Ovalles."
Music Manual, Summer 2003:
"What a thrill. The high art of improvisation reigns on this live recording in concert."
Jazzzeit, April 2003:
"It is awfully hard to elude the magic of the skills of an Omar Sosa on piano."
Billboard February 11, 2003:
"Their collaboration has resulted in one of the finest live Jazz albums in recent Jazz memory."
Los Angeles Times, January 19, 2003:
"The results are extraordinary. Omar Sosa has all the traits necessary to become one of the most important figures in Jazz.
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01.
Black Reflection
02.
Una Tradicion Negra
03.
Iyawo (Opening)
04.
Dias De Iyawo
05.
Africa Madre Viva
06.
Trip In The White Scarf
07.
Toridanzon
08.
Eleggua In The Road
09.
My Three Notes
10.
Bonus Video Track / Iyawo (Peace Refrain)
Line-up:
Produced by Omar Sosa
Recorded at Motion Blue, Yokohama July 25th 2002
Omar Sosa Yamaha Grand Piano, Percussion inside Piano, Vocals;
Gustavo Ovalles Bata Drums, Congas, Bongo, Culo'e Puya, Quitiplas, Guiro, Snare, Cymbals, Vocals
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