Carta by DAVID VIRELLES with Ben Street and Eric McPherson
Intakt CD 394
David Virelles presents an eagerly awaited debut album with this superb trio on Intakt Records. Born in Santiago de Cuba, the pianist and composer has established himself on the international jazz scene with his Afro-Cuban influenced keyboard artistry and has made a name for himself with numerous collaborations with artists such as Henry Threadgill, Andrew Cyrille, Chris Potter, Wadada Leo Smith, Tom Harrell, Milford Graves and Ravi Coltrane, among others. Eight of the nine compositions on Carta are penned by Virelles and all open doors to free interpretation and development. Oscillating between composition and improvisation, this trio brings together three of the most influential voices in contemporary US jazz. Carta was recorded at the legendary Rudy van Gelder Studio, and in lieu of liner notes, poet Malik Crumpler has contributed a poem inspired by the music on the album and by his conversations with the musicians.
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Tracklist
| 1. | Uncommon Sense | 6:30 |
| 2. | Confidencial | 6:40 |
| 3. | Lamento Taíno | 3:37 |
| 4. | NYChepinsón | 7:32 |
| 5. | Carta | 4:07 |
| 6. | Tiempos | 8:43 |
| 7. | Island | 3:58 |
| 8. | El Tivolí | 6:08 |
| 9. | Samio | 3:56 |
Credits
David Virelles: Piano
Ben Street: Acoustic Bass
Eric McPherson: Drums, Percussion
All compositions by David Virelles (SongTrust/SOCAN/GEMA), except Confidencial by Enrique Bonne Castillo, arranged by David Virelles. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on May 31 and June 1, 2022. Recording engineer: Maureen Sickler. Mixed by Todd Carder at The Bunker Studio. Mastered by Alex De Turk at The Bunker Studio. Artwork: Alec Dempster. Graphic design: Fiona Ryan. Poem by Malik Crumpler. Photos: Ogata. Executive Producer: Florian Keller. Produced by David Virelles and Intakt Records.
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Virelles grew up in a musical home in Cuba.
He is one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation. He has worked with Henry Threadgill, Paul Motian, Andrew Cyrille and Ravi Coltrane. Virelles is a Shifting Foundation Fellow, a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts and many other accolades.