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| Neff Irizarry, Cambio (Blue Canoe Records) A highly talented composer, guitarist, author and educator specializing in Latin and contemporary jazz, Neff Irizarry follows in the footsteps of Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and Steve Khan. His unique blend of progressive Latin Jazz displays Puerto Rican "Sabor" and a Nordic cool called "Sisu." Featured in The European Real Book (Sher Music Co., 2007), Neff has joined the ranks of the most esteemed European composers of jazz. And, with his works, Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Vol. 1 and Vol. 2: Solos (Sher Music Co., 2021 & 2024), Neff has provided the most comprehensive books on Latin Jazz Guitar ever written. His critically acclaimed debut CD Nepenthe (2000) and upcoming release Cambio (Change), produced by three-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Jimmy Haslip, features the guitar in a Latin Jazz context without the piano. Neff's creativity, dedication and solid groove as a guitarist has enabled him to perform with Eddie Henderson, Jimmy Haslip, Lonnie Liston Smith, Victor Mendoza, Brian Melvin and Anders Bergcrantz, among others, at numerous international clubs and festivals. As a B.M. and M.M. graduate from the Berklee College of Music, Neff believes in the power of education and self-development. With over 28 years of experience, Neff has lectured and performed at the Jazz Educator's Network Conference USA and the University of London SOAS, among others, in Europe, Puerto Rico and Scandinavia. Celebrating the Legacy of Guitar and Vibraphone - A Vibrant Latin Jazz Journey Cambio(Change) pays homage to the timeless union of vibraphone and guitar, celebrating the legendary bond forged by artists like Cal Tjader, Hank Garland and Gary Burton. Rooted in Irizarry's Puerto Rican heritage and Scandinavian influences, this album showcases his Afro Cuban Latin Jazz Guitar style, shaped under the mentorship of Grammy-nominated guitarist Steve Khan. With an ensemble featuring Three Time GRAMMY-winning bassist Jimmy Haslip, virtuoso vibraphonist Martin Fabricius, and talented percussionist Ricardo Padilla, Cambio (Change) promises an extraordinary fusion of Latin rhythms and soulful melodies. Irizarry's dedication to preserving this musical legacy and infusing it with fresh energy ensures that Cambio (Change) will be a vibrant addition to the Latin Jazz genre, honoring the past while propelling it into the future. Join us on this remarkable journey of change and musical evolution. TRACKS, TIMES: Adelante (Come Forward) 3:00 Cuatro Minutos (Four Minutes) 4:04 Cabo Rojo (Cape Red) 2:36 Cargado (Loaded) 6:11 The Rain Song 3:57 El Swing de La Finca (Farm Swing) 3:28 Hija Mia (My Daughter) 5:42 Lluvia (Rain) 5:24 San Miguel de Los Acordes (St Michael of the Chords) 3:54 Vitamina R (Vitamin R) 3:25 Todo lo que Fuiste (All that you were) 3:54 **All songs written by Neff Irizarry Total Running Time: 45:00 INSTRUMENT, PLAYER Guitars: Neff Irizarry Vibraphone: Martin Fabricius Bass: Jimmy Haslip Percussion: Ricardo Padilla Artist: Neff Irizarry Album: Cambio (Change) Label: Blue Canoe Records Street Date: September 13, 2024 Artist Website: neffirizarry.com write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |