Thursday, October 20, 2011

MEXICO: Blue Monk Jazz Bistro October Schedule

Oct 21
Blue Monk Jam Session
Session Host:
Roberto "Betuco" Arballo (guitarra)
Marcos Milagres (bajo)
Paco Godoy (batería)




Oct 22 
Robert Blanch Trío
Robert Blanch (piano)
Erick Alfaro (contrabajo)
Manolo Rodriguez (batería)


Oct 28 
Gabriel Puentes Trío
Presentación del primer CD de Gabriel Puentes,  "Simple"
Gabriel Puentes (batería)
Leo Genovese (piano)
Agustín Bernal (contrabajo)


Modern, acoustic Jazz in the piano-trio format. Great renditions to pieces by Monk, Shorter, Rivers, et al, by drummer led multicultural ensemble featuring pianist Leo Genovese and bassist Chris Lightcap.
Mexico City-based drummer Gabriel Puentes (b.1976 in Santiago, Chile) has assembled an outstanding multicultural Jazz piano trio for his debut as a leader on Freshsound New Talent, featuring bassist Chris Lightcap and Leo Genovese on piano (and a vintage electric harpsichord for two tracks). With a program including compositions by Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Sam Rivers, Ornette Coleman and Tadd Dameron intertwined with short motivic improvisations, free improvisations, acoustic ambiences and an original piece, the trio moves together as a tight, spontaneous-sounding unit capable of swingin' hard and flyin' high, while keeping it simple.
The music on this album is the result of the first meeting between these three improvisers. There was barely any rehearsal before going into the studio, and the loose, relaxed approach of the session allowed for the music to breathe and flow. (CD Baby)


Oct 29 
Joao Henrique Brasilian Night
Joao Henrique (piano)