Lauded pianist and composer, Omar Sosa, with six previous Grammy nominations to his credit, has established an international reputation for his exciting brand of Afro-Cuban jazz. His dedication to the roots of his music, blended with contemporary harmonic structures and infectious performances, have made Sosa an innovator among his contemporaries. His new group, Afrocubano, continues to explore the musical connections between the African and Cuban worlds. Rounded out by Cubans Ernesto Simpson on drums, Leandro Saint-Hill on saxophone and flute, and Mozambican Childo Thomas on bass, they are a true and aptly named embodiment of this musical tapestry.
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“Sosa’s Davis-like reputation as an uncompromising artist who does his own thing, regardless of trends, makes him a perfect choice for this project, and he does not disappoint. It’s stunning!” -AllAboutJazz.com
Omar Sosa’s new project began as a commission from the Barcelona Jazz Festival in 2009. The assignment: to compose and produce a tribute performance to Miles Davis’ classic recording, Kind Of Blue, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Inspired by various musical elements and motifs from Kind Of Blue, Omar wrote a suite of music honoring the spirit of freedom in Davis’ seminal work. Featuring trumpet and two saxophones, Eggun provides a medium for musical elements from Africa to shape and develop the music. The resulting jazz textures are further enhanced by the subtle and expressive use of electronic elements. At the heart of the recording is the spirit of Mother Africa.
The featured horn players are Joo Kraus on trumpet (Germany), Leandro Saint-Hill on saxophones and flute (Cuba), and Peter Apfelbaum on saxophones and percussion (U.S.A.). Omar’s longtime rhythm section, Marque Gilmore on drums (U.S.A.) and Childo Tomas on electric bass (Mozambique), create the foundation.
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Born and raised in Cuba, composer and pianist Omar Sosa makes music steeped in the Afro-Cuban tradition. But from that jumping-off point, Sosa stretches his sound way out by including elements of hip-hop, electronica, classical and experimental music. An adept improviser and musical innovator, Sosa is considered one of the greats of contemporary jazz, possessing what Alex Ross of the New Yorker calls "a ferocious flair for rhythm and a keen musical wit."
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“Sosa’s Davis-like reputation as an uncompromising artist who does his own thing, regardless of trends, makes him a perfect choice for this project, and he does not disappoint. It’s stunning!” -AllAboutJazz.com
Omar Sosa’s new project began as a commission from the Barcelona Jazz Festival in 2009. The assignment: to compose and produce a tribute performance to Miles Davis’ classic recording, Kind Of Blue, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Inspired by various musical elements and motifs from Kind Of Blue, Omar wrote a suite of music honoring the spirit of freedom in Davis’ seminal work. Featuring trumpet and two saxophones, Eggun provides a medium for musical elements from Africa to shape and develop the music. The resulting jazz textures are further enhanced by the subtle and expressive use of electronic elements. At the heart of the recording is the spirit of Mother Africa.
The featured horn players are Joo Kraus on trumpet (Germany), Leandro Saint-Hill on saxophones and flute (Cuba), and Peter Apfelbaum on saxophones and percussion (U.S.A.). Omar’s longtime rhythm section, Marque Gilmore on drums (U.S.A.) and Childo Tomas on electric bass (Mozambique), create the foundation.
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Born and raised in Cuba, composer and pianist Omar Sosa makes music steeped in the Afro-Cuban tradition. But from that jumping-off point, Sosa stretches his sound way out by including elements of hip-hop, electronica, classical and experimental music. An adept improviser and musical innovator, Sosa is considered one of the greats of contemporary jazz, possessing what Alex Ross of the New Yorker calls "a ferocious flair for rhythm and a keen musical wit."
Lauded pianist and composer, Omar Sosa, with six previous Grammy nominations to his credit, has established an international reputation for his exciting brand of Afro-Cuban jazz. His dedication to the roots of his music, blended with contemporary harmonic structures and infectious performances, have made Sosa an innovator among his contemporaries. His new group, Afrocubano, continues to explore the musical connections between the African and Cuban worlds. Rounded out by Cubans Ernesto Simpson on drums, Leandro Saint-Hill on saxophone and flute, and Mozambican Childo Thomas on bass, they are a true and aptly named embodiment of this musical tapestry.
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“Sosa’s Davis-like reputation as an uncompromising artist who does his own thing, regardless of trends, makes him a perfect choice for this project, and he does not disappoint. It’s stunning!” -AllAboutJazz.com
Omar Sosa’s new project began as a commission from the Barcelona Jazz Festival in 2009. The assignment: to compose and produce a tribute performance to Miles Davis’ classic recording, Kind Of Blue, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Inspired by various musical elements and motifs from Kind Of Blue, Omar wrote a suite of music honoring the spirit of freedom in Davis’ seminal work. Featuring trumpet and two saxophones, Eggun provides a medium for musical elements from Africa to shape and develop the music. The resulting jazz textures are further enhanced by the subtle and expressive use of electronic elements. At the heart of the recording is the spirit of Mother Africa.
The featured horn players are Joo Kraus on trumpet (Germany), Leandro Saint-Hill on saxophones and flute (Cuba), and Peter Apfelbaum on saxophones and percussion (U.S.A.). Omar’s longtime rhythm section, Marque Gilmore on drums (U.S.A.) and Childo Tomas on electric bass (Mozambique), create the foundation.
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Born and raised in Cuba, composer and pianist Omar Sosa makes music steeped in the Afro-Cuban tradition. But from that jumping-off point, Sosa stretches his sound way out by including elements of hip-hop, electronica, classical and experimental music. An adept improviser and musical innovator, Sosa is considered one of the greats of contemporary jazz, possessing what Alex Ross of the New Yorker calls "a ferocious flair for rhythm and a keen musical wit."
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“Sosa’s Davis-like reputation as an uncompromising artist who does his own thing, regardless of trends, makes him a perfect choice for this project, and he does not disappoint. It’s stunning!” -AllAboutJazz.com
Omar Sosa’s new project began as a commission from the Barcelona Jazz Festival in 2009. The assignment: to compose and produce a tribute performance to Miles Davis’ classic recording, Kind Of Blue, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Inspired by various musical elements and motifs from Kind Of Blue, Omar wrote a suite of music honoring the spirit of freedom in Davis’ seminal work. Featuring trumpet and two saxophones, Eggun provides a medium for musical elements from Africa to shape and develop the music. The resulting jazz textures are further enhanced by the subtle and expressive use of electronic elements. At the heart of the recording is the spirit of Mother Africa.
The featured horn players are Joo Kraus on trumpet (Germany), Leandro Saint-Hill on saxophones and flute (Cuba), and Peter Apfelbaum on saxophones and percussion (U.S.A.). Omar’s longtime rhythm section, Marque Gilmore on drums (U.S.A.) and Childo Tomas on electric bass (Mozambique), create the foundation.
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Born and raised in Cuba, composer and pianist Omar Sosa makes music steeped in the Afro-Cuban tradition. But from that jumping-off point, Sosa stretches his sound way out by including elements of hip-hop, electronica, classical and experimental music. An adept improviser and musical innovator, Sosa is considered one of the greats of contemporary jazz, possessing what Alex Ross of the New Yorker calls "a ferocious flair for rhythm and a keen musical wit."
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