Coral Way (Mack Avenue)
Alfredo Rodriguez
Raleased August 18, 2023
JAZZ.FM91 Best Jazz Albums of 2023
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About:
Alfredo Rodriguez’s new album, Coral Way, embodies the sound of Miami: a melding of the Latin Pop, Timba, Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Reggaeton and Bolero that permeate the city’s diverse community of Latinos living together while individually sharing their unique musical backgrounds from their cultural regions. After moving to Miami in 2019, Rodriguez took note of the few collaborations and cross-pollination between mainstream Latin music and Latin jazz. Coral Way, which features guest vocalists Cimafunk and Alana Sinkëy, serves as the connective tissue between these worlds – an artistic statement for the diverse Latin community to feel seen, heard and take pride in their history while creating a path forward of individuality through community.
Track Listing:
1. Coral Way 03:41
2. Fidju di Lua (feat. Alana Sinkëy) 03:34
3. Blueberry Fields 03:26
4. El Llamado (feat. Cimafunk) 03:42
5. Sueño de Luz (feat. Alana Sinkëy) 03:24
6. La Bilirrubina 04:06
7. Maracuyá 03:27
8. Distant Memories 03:12
9. Für Elise 03:50
Personnel:
Alfredo Rodriguez: piano, keyboards
Cimafunk: vocals (4)
Denis Cuni: trombone (1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
Yarel Hernandez: bass guitar (1-7, 9)
Regis Molina: alto saxophone (1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
Juanma Montoya: guitars
Michael Olivera: drums (1-7, 9), percussion (8)
Carlos Sarduy: trumpet (1-4, 6, 7)
Alana Sinkëy: vocals (2, 5)
Marcelo Woloski: percussion
Producer: Alfredo Rodriguez
Associate Producer: Michael Olivera
Review:
With his last solo album The Little Dream in 2018, Alfredo Rodriquez fascinated in his ability to make the complex sound effortless. Now with The Coral Way, the Cuban-born, Miami-based pianist has proven again his unique ability to bring a sense of freshness and tunefulness to the complexity of his influences. Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaetón and bolero are all cited as the ingredients for Rodriquez’s potent musical stew. The recording dances, glistens and shines with the sounds of an artist who knows exactly who he is.
Brad Barker (JAZZ.FM91)
