Edmar Castaneda was born in 1978, in the city of Bogota, Colombia. Since his move to the United States in 1994, Edmar has quite literally taken New York and the world stage by storm with the sheer force of his virtuosic command of the harp--revolutionizing the way audiences and critics alike consider an instrument commonly relegated to the “unusual category”. A master at realizing beautiful complexities of time, while skillfully drawing out lush colors and dynamic spirit, Edmar has been characterized as “almost a world unto himself” (The New York Times).
Edmar’s new disc, Entre Cuerdas, has caught the attention of reviewers and his burgeoning legion of fans. This new recording, which features Marshall Gilkes (trombone) and Dave Silliman (drums, percussion) as well as special guests Joe Locke (vibes), John Scofield (guitar), Andrea Tierra (vocals) and Samuel Torres (cajon), is his second as a leader, and also marks his ArtistShare debut.
...it’s hard to imagine the Colombian musician has much contemporary competition. That the harp sounds so natural in this context makes you wonder why so few have thought to utilize this many-stringed instrument as a viable lead instrument…”Jesus de Nazareth” ...is all Castaneda, an expression of regality that’s warm and tingly but appropriately spiritual, too.
...it’s hard to imagine the Colombian musician has much contemporary competition. That the harp sounds so natural in this context makes you wonder why so few have thought to utilize this many-stringed instrument as a viable lead instrument…”Jesus de Nazareth” ...is all Castaneda, an expression of regality that’s warm and tingly but appropriately spiritual, too.
Jeff Tamarkin, JazzTimes
Músicos:
Edmar Castañeda: Arpa Llanera
Marshall Gilkes: Trombón
Dave Silliman: Batería, Percusión
Invitados:
Paquito D' Rivera: Saxo, Clarinete
Oscar Stagnaro: Bajo
Ari Hoenig: Batería
Pedro Martinez: Congas, Voces
Hector del Curto: Bandoneón
Mike Rodriguez: Trompeta
Tracklist:
01. Sonrisas
02. Andrea
03. Autumn Leaves
04. Cuarto De Colores
05. Negrita
06. Madrugada Azul
07. Amen
08. Alfosina Y El Mar
09. Afrojoropo
10. El Camino
11. Media Luna
12. Buleria
13. Ginebra
!Enorme!, !Buenísimo!.
ResponderEliminarY vaya forma de tocar el arpa.
Todo un descubrimiento.
Infinitas gracias Marco
impresionante.No habia oido el arpa de esta manera.Que manera de tocar jazz con este instrumento.
ResponderEliminarMuchas gracias por el descubrimiento.
Un saludo
Extraordinario!! Edmar lleva el arpa llanera (colombiana o venezolana) a alturas insospechadas. Tenía mucho tiempo de buscar música de él. Sólo lo había oído en el disco de Marta Topferova (La marea). Gracias!!
ResponderEliminarMuy bueno el disco de Edmar Castaneda, ya sabes a partir de ahora a poner más que la gente lo pide.
ResponderEliminarun saludo.