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CRISS CROSS

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$20.21

Details

Artist
VALERA, MANUEL & NEW CUBAN EXPRESS
Format
CD
Label
CRISS CROSS
Released
Sep 23, 2014
Catalog #
CSS1372.2
UPC
8712474137220

About

2013 Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Manuel Valera is a 34-year-old powerhouse who has taken New York by storm since relocating there from his native Cuba in 2000. Having worked with many of today's finest artists in the genre of Afro Cuban jazz, Valera made his Criss Cross debut on Brian Lynch's Conclave Vol. 2 (CRC 1331). Valera's maiden voyage for Criss Cross features his band, New Cuban Express,on a selection of originals that cover a good deal of ground, touching on both Latin and swing sensibilities. Yosvany Terry on alto sax, Tom Guarna on guitar and Alex Sipiagin on trumpet make strong statements, while Valera tastefully uses the Fender Rhodes to add new colors to the ensemble mix. Bassist is Hans Glawischnig, on drums Ludwig Alfonso, and Mauricio Herrera on percussion.

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 Descargando 06:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    Descargando
    Duration
    06:24
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  2. 2 Preamble 08:55
    Track
    2
    Title
    Preamble
    Duration
    08:55
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  3. 3 Bantu 06:48
    Track
    3
    Title
    Bantu
    Duration
    06:48
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  4. 4 No Puedo Ser Feliz 05:42
    Track
    4
    Title
    No Puedo Ser Feliz
    Duration
    05:42
    Composer
    José Antonio Méndez
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  5. 5 Storyteller 08:45
    Track
    5
    Title
    Storyteller
    Duration
    08:45
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  6. 6 Mirrors 07:19
    Track
    6
    Title
    Mirrors
    Duration
    07:19
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  7. 7 Para Emiliano 06:23
    Track
    7
    Title
    Para Emiliano
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  8. 8 NYC 06:37
    Track
    8
    Title
    NYC
    Duration
    06:37
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express
  9. 9 Factors 06:22
    Track
    9
    Title
    Factors
    Duration
    06:22
    Composer
    Manuel Valera
    Performer
    Manuel Valera
    Ensemble
    New Cuban Express