DANILO PEREZ - The Journey (1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Pianist Danilo Perez's second recording as a leader is a real gem. Divided into "Time Past" and "Time Present," Perez performs music utilizing Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms, complex time signatures, original themes, the influence of bop, and his own very strong technique. The personnel and instrumentation changes from song to song, ranging from a septet with both George Garzone and David Sanchez on saxophones (along with two percussionists playing a wide variety of exotic instruments) to a conventional trio, a duet with drummer Ignacio Berroa, and a pair of solo piano pieces. Bassist Larry Grenadier plays very well, always sounding confident during the very tricky music, while Perez displays a highly original yet logical style. Well worth several listens. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     The Capture 5'49
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2     Chains 2'11
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3     The Voyage 6'46
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4     The Arrival 5'21
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5     Awakening 1'19
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6     New Vision 7'43
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7     Panamá 2000 7'41
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8     Reminisce 8'44
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9     Flight to Freedom 7'41
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10     African Wave 4'24
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11     Libre Spiritus 2'19
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