Utopia from PARADIGMA by Xavier Padilla
This is a truely hearted jazz samba. It’s got a "dream-comes-true" feel and, along with it, that of fullness. Feelings as these can be so extremely rare nowadays that sometimes I have imagined a land (a place) where any positive, colorful expressions of the human soul would be common and safely lived. That land is a utopic planet, of course. It's sad to say so, especially knowing that we could have that situation over here. (HERE in the chest!). Sambas are already an expression of exuberance, of love for life, whereas their extension into jazz can only enhance a great deal the depth and freedom of that expression. Utopias aren’t therefore totally impossible: music along, for instance, is an irrealistic privilege we keep enjoying for real, as much as we can.
Tracklist
| 1. | Utopia | 4:58 |
Credits
Xavier Padilla: electric bass, composition & arrangement
Philippe Slominski: flugelhorn
Pierre Mimran: flute
Julio Font: piano
Luis Augusto Cavani: drums
Rafael Mejías: percussion
License
All rights reserved.
Xavier Padilla is a bassist, composer and producer based in Paris. Former bassist of the Gipsy Kings, he has toured internationally and collaborated with artists like Celia Cruz, Aldemaro Romero, Garou, Luisito Quintero and Bernard Lavilliers. Known for his melodic and rhythmic depth, he now leads Gipsy 4 Ever and explores new musical narratives through his solo work, including “Paradigma.”