Albums

Duende

Alvaro Is Rojas

Duende by solo pianist Alvaro Is Rojas is a reminder of the European origin behind what we know today as Latin music. The title refers to the Spanish term used in performing arts, especially Flamenco. The meaning of duende as in tener duende (having duende or "having soul") is a rarely-explained - yet recognizable - concept or feeling, having to do with emotion, expression and authenticity. El...
MP3 $8.99 | CD DOWNLOAD $14.73

News & Reviews

Bassist Fernando Huergo Spins Brazilian Jazz-Fusion
Boston-based Argentinian electric bassist and composer Fernando Huergo is one of a kind. On his...
The Moomin fairy-tale presents a safe world for children
Ever heard of Moominvalley? It surely is quite a place, worth much attention especially for all...
Composer and Vocalist Eeppi Ursin from Finland sparkles on Violet
The shades of jazz, fusion, progressive rock and funk are an ever-debated prism. It's not so much a...
Op-Ed: Health Insurance Reform Likely to increase Musicians Join the Union
The long overdue health insurance overhaul is on its way to become law. The lawmakers who voted for...

Musicians

Felipe Salles

is a native of São Paulo, Brazil, who currently lives and performs in New York City. His group, The Felipe Salles Quintet is the result of this cultural fusion, a blend of elements from two of the richest musical traditions in the world: Brazilian/Latin music and Jazz. Before coming to the United States, Felipe was active in numerous combos and bands as a saxophonist, composer and arranger. He played with such bands as Octeto de Musica Brasileira, Zerro Santos Big Band, Banda Farinha...

Log in