Michel Camilo has come into his own on "Triangulo," a thriving cultural
melting pot of Latin rhythms backed by stalwart players Anthony Jackson
(bass) and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez (drums).
Camilo hails from the Dominican Republic, and his roots and heritage
come through his piano playing splendidly. I had to listen to this
CD several times before I could hear all the nuances and gentle subtleties
in Camilo's artistry. While most of the time I was invigorated by
the beat and rhythm of the music, I couldn't help but feel the passion
and expressiveness of this man's heart and soulfulness. You see its
more than a note or phrase, it's about playing the music from within.
In each and every note of his music symmetry of time and place can
be found. His friends also are very adept musicians that are able
to blend and form the piano player's musical forays brilliantly.
A setting of cultural diversity brought forth at a brisk pace is what
you will find steadily moving towards a mountain of musical achievement
on this pulsating rhythm filled excursion. This is all very tastefully
done with the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording method making
all the difference in the world. Telarc is always one step ahead
of their contemporaries by not only offering the finest quality artists
in the world to its listeners, they make sure they are recorded in
the best possible conditions with the best technology available today.
Camilo, Hernandez, and Jackson put it all together on this outstanding
slice of contemporary Latin jazz.
1. Piece of Cake (Camilo) - 6:01
2. La Comparsa (Lecuona) - 6:02
3. Mr. C.I. (Domínguez) - 4:48
4. Afterthought (Camilo) - 6:30
5. Anthony's Blues (Camilo) - 4:08
6. Con Alma (Gillespie) - 5:46
7. Las Dos Lorettas (Mainieri) - 6:26
8. Just Like You (Camilo) - 5:42
9. Descarga for Tito (Puente) (Camilo) - 4:23
10. Dotcom-Bustion (Camilo/Hernandez) - 4:43
Credits:
Michel Camilo - Piano, Arranger, Producer
Horacio "El Negro" Hernández - Drums
Anthony Jackson - Bass
Robert Woods - Executive Producer
Robert Friedrich - Engineer, Mastering, Mixing
Anilda Carrasquillo - Art Direction
Michael Halsband - Photography
Aya Takemura - Assistant Engineer
Barbara Pease Renner - Piano Preparation
