Credits:
Harold Lopez-Nussa
Description:
This is the Blue Note debut album by pianist/composer Harold Lopez-Nussa, who has been steadily gaining popularity in the jazz world and internationally for the past 20 years since winning the prestigious Montreux Jazz Piano Competition in 2005. Lopez-Nussa has released nine albums to date, captivating audiences around the world with his thrilling performances at prominent venues and jazz festivals. Born into a musical family in Havana, Cuba, his music reflects the full range and richness of the Cuban musical tradition, including a unique combination of classical, folkloric, and popular elements and an embrace of improvisation. This album was inspired by Lpez-Nussa's recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France, and marks a milestone in his career as a lively album full of joy and melancholy.Produced by Michael League of SNARKY PUPPY! The album features 10 dynamic new songs and features harmonica virtuoso Gregoire Marais, Lukes Curtis on bass, Barbaro "Machito" Crespo on congas, and Harold's brother Rui Adrian Lopez-Nussa on drums.
Tracklisting:
1.Funky
2.Cake a La Moda
3.Mal Du Pays
4.Rat-a-tat
5.Conga a La Americana
6.Afro En Toulouse
7.Tumba La Timba
8.Mama
9.Tierra Mia
10.Hope
