TOM HARRELL

Aclamado por Newsweek por su pura genialidad melódica, Harrell es extensamente reconocido como uno de los instrumentistas y compositores de jazz más creativos de nuestro tiempo. Ganador frecuente en las encuestas de Downbeat y Jazz Time efectuadas entre críticos y lectores y habiendo obtenido una candidatura a Grammy. Cada uno de sus 23 álbumes ha encontrado que un lugar prominente entre los “Top Ten” mundiales.

En contraste con sus grabaciones durante los años RCA/BMG (1996 - 2003) donde la mayor parte de su trabajo se enfocaba en proyectos que implican grandes formaciones, los últimos álbumes con Highnote demuestra la habilidad de Tom Harrell como líder de una grupo menor y bien cohesionado que trae a la memoria las bandas de Art Blakey y Horace Silver. La alegría desbordante de tocar la música de Harrell es evidente en cada miembro del quinteto. El compositor-trompetista teje hábilmente complejas armonías junto con ritmos contagiosos y melodías inolvidables utilizando una amplia paleta de colores. La música de Harrell es inteligente, emotiva, fresca y accesible.

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Hailed by Newsweek for his pure melodic genius, Harrell is widely recognized as
one of the most creative and uncompromising jazz instrumentalists and
composers of our time. He is a frequent winner in Down Beat and Jazz
Times magazines' Critics and Readers Polls and a Grammy nominee. Each of
his 23 albums has found its way onto various critics "Top Ten" lists worldwide.
In contrast to his signature recordings during the RCA/BMG years (1996 - 2003)
where much of his focus was on projects involving large ensembles, the latest
albums on Highnote demonstrate Harrell's skills as a leader of a tight, smaller
unit that calls to mind the bands of Art Blakey and Horace Silver. The sheer joy of
playing Harrell's music with one another is evident from each member of the
quintet. The writing on these recordings is no less of an achievement than his
work for the orchestra or the big band. The trumpeter-composer deftly weaves
complex harmonies together with infectious grooves and unforgettable melodies
while utilizing the available colors to full effect. Harrell's music is at once
intelligent, soulful, fresh and accessible.