David Sanchez
Cultural Survival
CD
(Concord 30562),
Released 2008;
Editor's Pick:
It is impossible to overstate the importance of saxophonist and composer David Sanchez has had with respect to modern improvised music, whether it be jazz, or Latin jazz. It’s easy to forget that he in a sense opened the world to the sort of modern group improvising that’s a commonplace today, a group improvisatory conception that’s based on a real knowledge and ability to play both idioms, mainstream jazz and the clave. Few people were able, much less trying, to do so when he arrived, and his growth since then has been spectacular, with Cultural Survival perhaps his most sophisticated and satisfying album. He’s joined by the guitarist Lage Lund, and Lund gives the group a contemporary sound, not only in the harmony he chooses and his improvisations, but in the group sound; Sanchez’s conception sounds Brooklyn Modern. Long tracks, including a 20 minute piece called "La Leyenda de Carnaval" — a response to a beautiful poem by Sanchez’s sister — allow the composer to stretch out, and in the political underpinning of the album, one can feel the deep intelligence, the layered approach to music, politics and more that Sanchez brings to the table. This stuff’s going to last a long time; it’s also where jazz is today.
Highly Recommended. (Peter Watrous, 2008-06-23)
Song titles include:
Coast To Coast 10:36
Manto Azul 6:09
Adoracion 9:43
Monk's Mood 6:10
Ay Bendito 9:38
Cultural Survival 8:17
The Forgotten Ones 4:46
La Leyenda Del Cañaveral 20:31
Musicians include:
David Sanchez Tenor saxophone, percussion (tracks 1&6), vocals (8)
Lage Lund Guitar
Ben Street Bass (tracks 1-7)
Hans Glawischnig Bass (track 8)
Henry Cole Drums (tracks 1,4,5, & 8)
Adam Cruz Drums (tracks 2,3,6, & 7)
Pernell Saturnino Percussion (tracks 2 & 8)
Special Guests: Danilo Perez Piano (tracks 2 & 6)
Robert Rodriguez Piano, fender rhodes (track 8)
Category: Latin Jazz
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