New Beginning by Gabriel Chakarji
On New Beginning, Chakarji redefines the relationship between jazz and Afro-South American/Caribbean music with eight original and innovative compositions. Thematically, New Beginning is a rumination on the immigrant experience and identity. The album features several fellow Venezuelan musicians who are equally connected to the Afro-Venezuelan lineage: vocalist Carmela Ramirez, percussionist Daniel Prim, and percussionist Jeickov Vital. Longtime collaborators of Chakarji, drummer Jongkuk Kim and bassist Edward Perez make up the pianist’s rhythm section. Chakarji rounds out the ensemble by featuring two consummate horn players, trumpeter Adam O’Farrill and tenor saxophonist Morgan Guerin.
Tracklist
| 1. | Mina/San Millán | 5:55 |
| 2. | New Danza | 4:49 |
| 3. | No Me Convence | 5:09 |
| 4. | Melodía de Agradecimiento | 7:28 |
| 5. | New Beginning | 5:40 |
| 6. | Voices | 6:16 |
| 7. | Montuno Quince | 6:45 |
| 8. | Norte y Sur | 5:25 |
Credits
Gabriel Chakarji Producer/Composer/Arranger/Piano/Background Vocals
Carmela Ramirez Lead Vocals/Co-Producer
Adam O’Farrill Trumpet
Morgan Guerin Tenor Saxophone
Jongkuk Kim Drums
Edward Perez Acoustic Bass
Daniel Prim Percussion/ Background Vocals
Jeickov Vital Percussion/ Background Vocals
Orestes Gomez Sound Design on track 3
Luis Bacque Engineering/ Mix/ Master /Co-Producer
Thom Beemer Engineer Assistant
Recorded and Mixed at Bacque Recording Studio NJ
Hery Paz Art
Xijairo Garcia Graphic Design
License
All rights reserved.
Gabriel Chakarji is a Latin Grammy Award nominee pianist and composer who merges the sounds and music of his native Venezuela with New York City jazz.