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artist.....: Aruan Ortiz
album......: Cubanism
year.......: 2017
label......: Intakt Records
IntaktCD290
source.....: CDDA
moodswing..: Classical
releasesize: 84.41 MB
tracks.....: 10
length.....: 51:57
encoder....: VBR LAME 3.98.4 -v0
quality....: avg. 226kbps
scenealized: 08.10.2017
?The acclaimed Cuban pianist and
composer Aruan Ortiz, considered "an
avatar of creative and progressive
improvisation" (Ted Panken, Jazztimes
Magazine) and a "first-rate" pianist
(Nate Chinen, WBGO Jazz Radio),
releases his solo piano album titled
äCub(an)ismô. This album was recorded
by the engineer Martin Pearson in
December 2016 at the Swiss National
Radio in Zuerich and produced by Intakt
Records.
"Cub(an)ism is the result of an in-
depth conversation with a range of
musical idioms and styles, and various
experiences from the phases of OrtizÆ
life, in Cuba, Spain, France and the
USA, which have formed his eclectic
concept of music.
On this album, OrtizÆ pieces arise from
specific ideas and moods, developed
imperceptibly along systematic
constructions spiked with the
unexpected. Despite a certain adherence
to system, the music on Cub(an)ism
remains sensual at all times. Using
clear but flexible systems, the music
lives from structure and surprise.
Crystalline structures are abruptly
dissolved, clear forms blurred like a
reflection in stormy water, before
resurfacing. OrtizÆ music breathes this
magic, the allure of dancing
structures".
(Florian Keller, liner notes)
Since his arrival to the international
jazz scene, Aruan has played, recorded
or toured with Esperanza Spalding, Greg
Osby, Andrew Cyrille, Cindy Blackman-
Santana, Terri Lyne Carrington, Oliver
Lake, Don Byron, Rufus Reid, Wadada Leo
Smith, and Wallace Roney, to name a
few.
psst, more info at http://www.Intaktrec.Ch/290-a.Htm
01 Louverture Op. 1 (Chateau De Joux) 06:02
02 Yambu 03:36
03 Cuban Cubism 10:47
04 Passages 07:47
05 Monocrhome (Yuba) 03:35
06 Density (Golden Circle) 04:53
07 Dominant Force 02:37
08 Intervals (Closer to the Edge) 03:47
09 Sacred Chronology 03:28
10 Coralaia 05:25