Valera, Manuel
Mavo, 2018, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 24.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Latin
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 
O’s Notes: The trio is the configuration of choice on pianist and composer Manuel Valera’s latest endeavor. Bassist Hans Glawisching and drummer E.J. Strickland complete a strong team. Manuel draws inspiration from Nicolas Slolimsky’s“Thesaurus Of Scales and Melodic Patterns, as have many other prominent musicians. The music is linked to“The Planets“in our solar system, from Valera’s viewpoint. The results are down to earth, energetic and appreciable. “Neptune” was our favorite!
Publicist: Two for the Show Media
