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| Acclaimed Guitarist JUAN CARLOS QUINTERO's "TABLE FOR FIVE!" Coming March 11th TABLE FOR FIVE! features Quintero's longtime musical compatriots EDDIE RESTO/bass, JOE ROTONDI/piano, AARON SERFATY/drums, JOEY DELEON/percussion, and Quintero on electric guitar. Quintero, who is known for his stylish, tasty work on the nylon string guitar, decided to record for the first time on the semi-hallow electric guitar to highlight the new direction of his music and label.Rather than focusing on the Latin repertoire, Quintero performs jazz standards, expanding the scope to include World Music as well as music from the Great American Songbook. TABLE FOR FIVE is the first of his own albums that Quintero produced since his debut album in 1988. "Participating as a player while being responsible for all aspects of this recording was a daunting task, " says Quintero. "But my bandmates, my brothers, had my back in every way." Although Quintero was the sole producer, the arrangements were a collaborative effort shared by the entire band. Quintero says, "We all had input in the process. We basically worked from an outline of the arrangements, improvising the music as we went. I didn't want to over arrange the songs so much that we changed them into something completely different. I feel you need to trust the composer and honor his or her intention. The core of the music needs to survive your treatment." TABLE FOR FIVE comprises five jazz standards, three Latin standards, and two original compositions by Quintero. Although TABLE FOR FIVE is somewhat of a musical departure for Quintero, it reflects the colorful sounds and diverse rhythms of his birthplace, Medellín, Colombia. And as always, Quintero's guitar sound is fluid with more than a touch of romantic wistfulness. He and his tight-knit band of high caliber, seasoned musicians have created a project where their improvisatory approach does not overwhelm the music; rather, it allows those beautiful melodies to shine. Personnel Juan Carlos Quintero, electric guitar Eddie Resto, bass Joe Rotondi, piano Aaron Serfaty, drums Joey DeLeon, percussion Tracks 1. Alone Together 2. Mambo Balahu 3. The Gentle Rain 4. Manha De Carnaval 5. Table for Five…At the Cumbia Inn 6. Song For My Father 7. Porque Si Quieres 8. Days of Wine and Roses 9. Giant Steps 10. Beautiful Love write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |