Name: Imagine / Gonzalo Rubalcaba In The USA by Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Brand: Gonzalo Rubalcaba
SKU: 724383049158
Price: 6.93 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (49 reviews)

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Imagine

06:27

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06:27

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Contagio

12:55

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12:55

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First Song

12:44

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12:44

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Woody 'N You

06:31

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06:31

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Circuito II

10:58

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10:58

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Perfidia

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Mima

02:51

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Gonzalo Rubalcaba, a Cuban jazz treasure, is heard on his CD from three separate occasions. Although Howard Mandel's odd liner notes make it sound like most of the music originated from Rubalcaba's 1993 New York concert at Alice Tully Hall (he even refers to a duet Rubalcaba had with singer Dianne Reeves as if it were included on this release), only the searching version of "First Song" with bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Jack DeJohnette is actually from that appearance. "Imagine" and "Circuito II." (both taken solo) were recorded in a Hollywood studio a year later and the remaining four songs (three with a Cuban quartet) are taken from a 1994 Westwood concert. Rubalcaba has limitless technique and (even with its touches of Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea) a sound of his own. His lyrical rendition of "Imagine" is a highlight as is the eccentric "Contagio" and a melancholy exploration of "Perfidia." Of Rubalcaba's sidemen, electric bassist Felipe Cabrera's very active accompaniment recalls Jaco Pastorius, drummer Julio Barreto is fine in support and trumpeter Reynaldo Melian is a virtuoso with a rather cold sound. All in all, this is a fine all-round set by Gonzalo Rubalcaba that is full of complex ideas and subtle surprises
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

1. Imagine

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Composer: John Lennon; Composer
Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Lyricist: John Lennon; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Composer Lyricist: John Lennon; Other

2. Contagio

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Composer: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Jose Forteza
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Michael Cuscuna; Production

3. First Song

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Haden; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production

4. Woody 'N You

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Composer: Dizzy Gillespie; Composer
Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Lyricist: Dizzy Gillespie; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dizzy Gillespie; Other

5. Circuito II

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Composer: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Jose Forteza
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Michael Cuscuna; Production

6. Perfidia

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Composer: Alberto Dominguez
Milton Leeds; Composer
Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Lyricist: Milton Leeds
Alberto Dominguez; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Jose Forteza
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Composer Lyricist: Alberto Domínguez
Milton Leeds; Other

7. Mima

by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Primary Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Main Performer
Composer: Gonzalo Rubalcaba; Composer
Executive Producer: Jose Forteza
Michael Cuscuna; Production
Producer: Jose Forteza
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Michael Cuscuna; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

7 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1404x1404 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/7 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz

Label

Blue Note Records

Music Distribution Service

EMI

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724383049158

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Imagine / Gonzalo Rubalcaba In The USA

1. Imagine

2. Contagio

3. First Song

4. Woody 'N You

5. Circuito II

6. Perfidia

7. Mima

Technical Specifications

Imagine / Gonzalo Rubalcaba In The USA

Product information

Release options

1. Imagine

2. Contagio

3. First Song

4. Woody 'N You

5. Circuito II

6. Perfidia

7. Mima

Technical Specifications