Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Pottoko Studios in Beasain by Fredi Peláez, Timeline offers a fundamentally classic aesthetic, vibrant and organic jazz of impeccable craftsmanship, presented in a trio format. The album brims with emotional depth and improvisation, featuring a brilliant catalog of compositions by the Navarrese pianist that feels increasingly memorable as the listening experience unfolds.
From the bright and hopeful Prelude, through the intimate character of Stroke, to the undulating dynamics of Lost Time, this record delivers a sound approach reminiscent of luminaries like Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, or Keith Jarrett, guiding listeners through the beautiful passages of Empty Room and gently cradling them in the delightful Morning Lullaby. The diverse palette of colors crafted by Ramón García, masterfully supported by Kike Arza and Hilario Rodeiro, is enriched with Little Star Brazilian flavor and the elegance and dynamism of The Source, concluding with Manhã de Carnaval, a cover originally written by Brazilian guitarist and composer Luiz Bonfá, alongside Empty Room alternate take.
Timeline is a brilliant and intimate musical chronicle that oscillates between the pillars of classic jazz and the creativity of a musician like Ramón García. The inner voice of an artist who, through his compositions, reveals unforgettable moments, instances that linger in memory as permanent traces, marks etched in the relentless and constant passage of time. To those who choose to pause and listen.
For his debut solo album, he is joined by two of the most recognized musicians on the scene: Hilario Rodeiro on drums and Kike Arza on double bass. On one hand, Hilario Rodeiro is a frequent collaborator with groups such as Pamplona Jazz Orchestra, R.S. Faktor, CiTriC, Bob Sands, and Antonio Serrano. The Galician musician also leads the Hilario Rodeiro Quintet, a personal project highly regarded, particularly in the Basque Country and Galicia. His participation in over thirty albums, along with his work as a composer and improviser, makes him one of the most sought-after musicians today. On the other hand, Kike Arza’s career has led him to share the stage with artists such as Iñaki Salvador, Mikel Andueza, Carme Canela, Mikel Bikandi, Alberto Arteta Group, and Ulrich Calvo Quartet. In addition to leading his own acclaimed project, Kike Arza Quintet, he is widely regarded as a true reference point. His career extends beyond jazz and improvisation, with notable collaborations including film soundtracks and various recording projects with renowned artists.
