“Most of it is magnificent and will stand the test of time.” (JazzWise)
“One of our most inventive young jazz composers and one of the most innovative contemporary ensembles. It's music you need to know.” (jazzreview.com)
"Pablo Ablanedo Octet is hot. However, to describe the octet in simple terms is to do the group a disservice, because their performances on From Down There are exiting, complex, intricate and fun." Northeastern Performer (US)
Album "Alegría" (2003) 4 and 1/2 stars on Down Beat Magazine
Album "From Down There" (2001) 4 stars on Down Beat Magazine
Octet(o):
Fernando Brandao - Flute, alto and bass flutes
Phil Grenadier - Trumpet
Daniel Ian Smith - Tenor/Soprano saxophone and laughs
Kelly Roberge - Tenor saxophone and clarinet
Eric Hofbauer - Guitar
Pablo Ablanedo - Piano and composition
Fernando Huergo - Bass
Franco Pinna - Drums
Bertram Lehmann - Percussion
Greg Hopkins - Trumpet on 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7.
Katie Viqueira - voice on 8
Recorded by Warren Amerman at Rotary Records, West Springfield, MA, on June 16 & 17, 2012
Mixed and Mastered by Warren Amerman at Rotary Records
Almita (vocal) recorded by Sergio Liszewski, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art and design by Lucile Chaurin Ablanedo
Photos by Francisco Marty
Produced by Pablo Ablanedo Octet(o)
Executive Production: Pablo Ablanedo and Creative Nation Music
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