He is a multiple grammy award nominee, 1 and the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship 2 and a macarthur fellowship. Superstition alto sax from sfjazz collective live 2011. Superstition score from sfjazz collective live 2011. Aug 01, 2001 listen to your favorite songs from looking forward by miguel zenon now.
They are complex and also very diverse in style and mood. The jazz world got to know miguel zenon quite well in 2004. Las venimos tocando desde hace bastante tiempo, al principio las tocabamos asi por tocarlas. His latest release, tipico miel music, 2017 celebrates the miguel zenon. The puerto rican songbook is his third effort, following jibaro marsalis music, 2005 and esta plena marsalis music, 2009, in promoting a fusion of puerto rican traditions and modern jazz ideals. The puerto rican songbook, his new recording of classic puerto rican songs, saxophonist, composer and arranger miguel zenon brings. Also check out the schedule section for upcoming dates and projects. Comprised of ten songs by five of the most of the most important puerto rican songwriters in history, bobby capo, tite curet alonso, pedro flores, rafael hernandez, and sylvia rexach, who zenon refers to as the. Tipico displays miguel zenon and his quartet as focussed as ever, perhaps even more so than the already highstandards they have set for themselves. I think miguel zenon has a great sense of composition which shows in his arrangements for these songs. Listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Also that year, he founded caravana cultural, a program that organizes free ofcharge jazz concerts in rural areas of.
Sep 28, 2011 miguel zenon quartet jazz gallery nyc june 1st,2011 with luis perdomo, hans glawischnig and henry cole. Miguel zenon and laurent coq play hopscotch fresh air september 3, 2012 julio cortazars book rayuela is expansive, smart, breezy, romantic and occasionally reminiscent of a disturbing dream. In 2011, zenon delivered the grammynominated alma adentro. Miguel zenon is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator. Welcome to our website you can find more information about sonero. The puerto rican songbook marsalis music 2011 when socalled latin jazz comes up in conversation, music or musicians connected to cuba or. Quinterorivera available online here were nominated for best liner notes of the. Miguel zenon alma adentro the puerto rican songbook 2011 release.
Saxophonist miguel zenon interviewed at all about jazz. While zenon has put out a few albums that dont touch on his heritage, alma adentro. Miguel zenon, the alto saxophonist and composer who has blended jazz and the. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship and a macarthur fellowship. Miguel zenons profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Vijay iyer trio and the miguel zenon quartet concert at berklee. Miguel zenon quartet jazz gallery nyc june 1st,2011 with luis perdomo, hans glawischnig and henry cole. Listen to your favorite songs from tipico by miguel zenon now. The second track cadenas was nominated for a grammy award for best improvised jazz solo in 2019.
The young alto saxophonistcomposer expanded his already impressive sideman resume with featured roles in the sf jazz collective and charlie hadens liberation music orchestra. We have also included a section specifically focused on caravana cultural. The puerto rican songbook by miguel zenon on amazon music. The puerto rican songbook by miguel zenon, released in 2012 on marsalis music. While the large ensemble plays a big part in this ten song production, zenons. The music of ismael rivera by miguel zenon on tidal. As both a saxophonist and a composer, zenon demonstrates an astonishing mastery of old and new jazz idioms, from afrocaribbean and latin american rhythmical concepts to free and avantgarde jazz. First listen hear upcoming albums in their entirety. The puerto rican songbook miguel zenon on allmusic 2011. Although zenon listened to and explored the music of charlie parker and other jazz greats while in high school, it wasnt until he began his studies at the. Miguel zenon alma adentro the puerto rican songbook. December 30, 1976 is an alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, music producer and educator living in new york city, new york, usa. The puerto rican songbook, which showcased the music of puerto rican composers bobby capo, tite curet alonso, pedro flores, rafael hernandez, and sylvia rexach. Looking forward by miguel zenon on amazon music unlimited.
In 2011 zenon founded caravana cultural, an initiative that organizes free jazz concerts in rural areas of puerto rico. Superstition bass from sfjazz collective live 2011. Miguel zenon born december 30, 1976 is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator. The album was recorded with spektral quartet and features jazz interpretations of folklore and traditional music from zenons native puerto rico. Listen to any song, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Superstition piano from sfjazz collective live 2011.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Its a distinctive approach that has garnered him numerous accolades, multiple grammy nominations, and several fellowships, including a 2008 guggenheim. Miguel zenon s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Miguel zenon born december 30, 1976 is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band. Bobby capo, tite curet alonso, pedro flores, rafael hernandez, and sylvia rexach whom he considers the george gershwins, cole porters and jerome kerns of puerto rican song. Alma adentro marsalis music, 2011 was a heartfelt tribute to great puerto rico composers such as tite curet alonso, bobby capo and rafael hernandez.
Alma adentro marsalis music, 2011, is a tribute to the puerto rican songbook. While those earlier efforts were original affairs which tied. The puerto rican songbook miguel zenon brings that jazz tradition home his home. Amazon photos unlimited photo storage free with prime. That miguel zenon has been recognized as one of the most exciting young alto saxophonists to break into the scene has been known for. On it he arranges and explores the music of five legendary puerto rican composers. The music of ismael rivera and the rest of our recordings on the music section. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Miguel zenon, tipico the puerto rican saxophonists 10th album is a portrait of a band lost in thought with smiles on their faces. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Provided to youtube by tunecore perdon miguel zenon alma adentro. The melodic and rhythmic explorations on these eight pieces are arguably even more diverse than usual for the group, and result in some fantastically dynamic pieces that stand out amongst much of. Still alive remastered edition live, landmark remastered expanded edition, sonero. On this release, he hones in on his bandmates, and the music is centered on what each individual member contributes to the ensemble, and overall sound.
Miguel zenon, miguel zen n, miguel zenon oye live in puerto rico. The main purpose of caravana cultural is to present freeofcharge jazz. Comprised of ten songs by five of the most of the most important puerto rican songwriters in history, bobby capo, tite curet alonso, pedro flores, rafael hernandez, and sylvia rexach, who zenon refers to as the george gershwins, cole porters and jerome kerns of puerto rican song, alma adentro. Miguel zenon incomprendido vicente cervero casino photography from the album alma adentro the puerto rican songbook 2011. Miguel is nominated for alto saxophonist of the year, alma adentro is nominated for record of the year, and the albums liner notes written by a. Saxophonist miguel zenon has distinguished himself by combining latin traditions especially from his native puerto rico with adroit, forwardthinking jazz. Miguel zenon presents caravana cultural tribute to bill evans showtype tune duration. Interpreting popular songs is part of the stock in trade of a jazz musician. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipien. Miguel zenon is a young jazz musician who is expanding the boundaries of latin and jazz. Get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Superstition drums from sfjazz collective live 2011. Edmar castaneda with gonzalo rubalcaba and miguel zenon cd release.
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