Jose-Miguel Yamal cd Release Concert at Ovations

Evolución: Points of Convergence, the debut album of pianist Jose-Miguel Yamal, celebrates the past and the future of latin jazz. Drawing influence from funky Brazilian rhythms, Afro-Cuban son and danzón, West African syncopated rhythms, and modern jazz beats, the music builds upon itself in a rich tapestry of colors and textures that is soothing to the ear. The melodies range from haunting to evocative to playful, flowing over percussion-driven grooves.

Musical evolution has occurred at discrete time points and most often during the fusion of two separate genres. Latin jazz developed and continues to progress through this convergence of cultures. Thus, this album continues this tradition of musical evolution by paying tribute to the past, acknowledging the present, and looking towards the future....

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Evolución: Points of Convergence, the debut album of pianist Jose-Miguel Yamal, celebrates the past and the future of latin jazz. Drawing influence from funky Brazilian rhythms, Afro-Cuban son and danzón, West African syncopated rhythms, and modern jazz beats, the music builds upon itself in a rich tapestry of colors and textures that is soothing to the ear. The melodies range from haunting to evocative to playful, flowing over percussion-driven grooves.

Musical evolution has occurred at discrete time points and most often during the fusion of two separate genres. Latin jazz developed and continues to progress through this convergence of cultures. Thus, this album continues this tradition of musical evolution by paying tribute to the past, acknowledging the present, and looking towards the future.

- Doors open at 5:30pm -
- $20 cover includes CD -
- Special guest performers -
- Advance tickets @ www.josemiguelyamal.com -

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