Yosvany Terry Cabrera Metamorphosis CD

Personnel: Yosvany Terry Cabrera (saxophone, shaker); Yosvany Terry Cabrera; Pedro Martinez (vocals, percussion); Mike Moreno (guitar); Avishai Cohen , Avishai Cohen (trumpet); Luis Perdomo (piano); James Genus (bass instrument); Dafnis Prieto (drums); Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums).
Audio Mixer: Jay Newland.
Recording information: Benette Studio (06/21/2004-06/25/2004).
Cuban alto saxophonist Yosvany Terry Cabrera's recording debut as a leader is an impressive affair. A young man already well in command of his main instrument, Cabrera's stunning palette of colors in his original compositions is wide-ranging. One of the many highlights is the lively, often humorous "El Burlón" (The Joker), which even tosses in a tongue-in-cheek quote from Thelonious Monk. The tension within the insistent "This Is It" features compelling solos by Cabrera and trumpeter Avishai Cohen. Bassist Yunior Terry Cabrera (the leader's brother) contributed "The Crying" and introduces it with a moody bass solo that sets the tone for his haunting ballad. The rhythmically complex "Subversive" showcases guitarist Mike Moreno, while the leader works a bit of Charlie Parker into his solo. It is clear that Latin jazz will continue to progress with younger-generation players like Yosvany Terry Cabrera leading the way in the 21st century. ~ Ken DrydenDown Beat (p.82) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[A] diverse, sure-handed record that, as the title suggests, synthesizes a wide array of ingredients into a single, convincing vision."