New York swinging hard-bop quintet playing the music of Horace Silver, Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard.
"It
would be a misnomer to call the Carlos Abadie Quintet a new band; after
all, the group has been around for a decade. But it is one of those
anomalies of fate that it is not better known. It should, and the
reasons are manifested on Immersed in the Quest, Vol. 1, which carries a
couple of originals and several standards to a highly satisfying
listening experience. The years have honed quintet's approach, done with
a great deal of clarity and vision, filling the music with depth and
feeling.” - Jerry D’Souza - All About Jazz
Vocals & Lyrics: Cristina Morrison Music, arrangements & alto sax: Christian Hidrobo Trumpet: Walter Szymanski Piano: Steve Einerson Drums: Wiilard Dyson Acoustic bass: Marcus Mc.Laurine Electric bass: Alex Alvear Guitar: Vinny Valentino Harmonica: Gregoire Maret Percussion: Sammy Torres Baritone sax: Alex Harding Requinto: Nadijio Cevallos Back up vocals: Nanda Proano
Returning from other countries and seeing the thirst for jazz music in foreign cultures helps inspire Koven musically. He frequently composes based on his experiences in other countries. “ ‘Bogotá’ for example, it’s a full-of-life song but it also has a sorrow to it too,” he said. “Because many people there are extremely poor, but they’re also smiling and embracing life, so there’s this kind of oxymoron.” (Read full interview)
