it ends with an encomium to the modernist Malagasy poet Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo—two writers whose luminous art suffered “colonial wrath through refraction
serving as the recorded debut of saxophonist Charles Tyler
It also traces his career until 1958
Universal Tonality documents an epic performance which brings William Parker's titular concept to full
guided by harmonic concepts while viewing film excerpts
Distancia CD (Greenleaf Music) Paintings it ends with an encomium"Distancia" is the second album by Grammy nominated pianist and composer Manuel Valera, known for his work with Paquito DRivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Steve Smith. Leading the New Cuban Express Big Band, Valera blends Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Brazilian influences to create a unique musical landscape. The album delves into personal experiences, from loss to resilience. With tracks like "From Afar," "Expectativas," and "Gemini," the ensemble's dynamic