Imaginante by Rafael Barrera
"Imaginante" is the second all-original studio album from pianist and composer Rafael Barrera.
In this work Rafael seeks to explore the vast world of imagination by musically portraying diverse scenarios from dreaming, day-dreaming and pondering upon reality and fiction.
As leader of his own trio, he continues to delve into his compositional work alongside Arturo Báez and Tlacatl Mazatl, two outstanding musicians in Mexico's contemporary music scene.
Tracklist
| 1. | Moving Pulse | 6:43 |
| 2. | Pursuit | 6:34 |
| 3. | Esférica | 5:57 |
| 4. | Schrödinger Love | 4:12 |
| 5. | Great Small Loves | 5:31 |
| 6. | Pond of Self-Reflection | 5:57 |
| 7. | Forward Motion | 8:03 |
| 8. | Monarquía Daliniana | 7:47 |
Credits
All compositions by Rafael Barrera
Rafael Barrera - Piano & Rhodes
Arturo Báez - Electric & Double Bass
Tlacatl Mazatl - Drums
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Estudios Noviembre by Gilberto Rabiela and Jorge Guri, Mexico City.
Art / Album Cover - Pablo García
License
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Pianist, improviser, and composer focused on jazz and contemporary music.
He has participated in major international jazz festivals such as Jazz In The Pines (California) and Reno Jazz Festival (Nevada).
Rafael has been mentored by various jazz icons such as Miles Davis' bassist, Marshall Hawkins; Frank Zappa's saxophonist, Paul Carman, and pianists like Huw Warren and Alex Mercado.