SPAIN Gorka Benítez Trio-Salalagua (Fresh Sound New Talent 2018) #GorkaBenítez

This isn’t the first time I start writing about Gorka Benítez. It’s not that I find writing about this much beloved and individual musician hard, mind you. But every time I think I have a clear description of Gorka in mind, words fail me: they fall short from what I actually mean to say. Where others explore new or old avenues to develop their ideas, Gorka forges his own path to the side, unconcerned by the business side of the music industry. He does so without regard for established aesthetics or musical tendencies because his particular style derives not only from his talent, but also from his sheer personality. Fresh Sound New Talent