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NOCTURNE won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Charlie Haden has a longstanding interest in Cuban and Central American music (most notably expressed on his LIBERATION MUSIC ORCHESTRA albums). Here, in the company of Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, he explores the lush, romantic aspects of the Cuban sound. A bracing and delicious sort of melancholy runs through these quiet pieces, calling the listener in ever closer. Half the set features Cuban ballads, the rest being a mix of originals (two by Haden, one by Rubalcaba) and four pieces of Mexican origin.
The perfectly matched Haden and Rubalcaba are joined on NOCTURNE by drummer Ignacio Berroa. Guest appearances by tenor saxophonists Joe Lovano and David Sanchez, guitarist Pat Metheny, and violinist Federico Britas Ruiz add additional shadings that underscore the strong melodic sensibilities of this music. NOCTURNE combines the gentle, late-night moods of Haden's Quartet West with the Spanish derivations that have informed the bassist's vision over the course of his exhilarating career.
Recorded at Criteria and The Hit Factory, Miami, Florida from August 27-31, 2000. Includes liner notes by Leonardo Acosta, Charlie Haden & Gonzalo Rubalcaba.
Personnel: Pat Metheny (acoustic guitar); Federico Ruiz (violin); David Sanchez , Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone); Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano); Ignacio Berroa (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Jay Newland.
Recording information: Capitol studios, Los Angeles, CA (08/27/2000-08/31/2000).
Photographers: Viollet; Mariella Sosa; Mephisto.
Personnel: Charlie Haden (bass); Joe Lovano, David Sanchez (tenor saxophone); Federico Britos Ruiz (violin); Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano); Pat Metheny (acoustic guitar); Ignacio Berroa (drums, percussion).
Producers: Charlie Haden, Gonzalo Rubalcaba.
Entertainment Weekly (5/11/01, p.81) - "...A lovely, low-key program of Latin-tinged ballads and mood pieces....an unexpected charmer..." - Rating: B+ Q (7/01, p.111) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...This kind of sustained subtlety is rare in contemporary jazz....music rich enough to satisfy without the fiery seasoning." Uncut (11/01, p.109) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...Few albums emerge as near-perfect as NOCTURNE..." Down Beat (10/01, pp.70-1) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Lovingly realized music..." JazzTimes (9/01, pp.96-7) - "...A great intro to the bolero...and an excellent addition to the library of fans who already love it..."
Fantastic collection of cuban-influenced jazz Ever since the Buena Vista Social Club exploded on the scene a few years ago with the support of Ry Cooder, Cuban music has experienced a rebirth of interest in the US and other places as well. This alone was a great accomplishment and we thank Ry Cooder in particular and all the others involved in the Buena Vista Social Club project for this. Most of all we thank all of those musicians featured in Buena Vista. This record surely owes a debt to their efforts. But it stands on its own as a really excellent collection of fine music and I recommend it to jazz lovers and especially to those who have enjoyed being exposed to cuban music over the last few years. Submitted by jteeter1 (Laredo, Texas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
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