A record in
which Gonzalo del Val not only takes up his skills as a composer but also moves
away from the usual trio format to adapt and perfectly design each of the
compositions to a quartet line up, considering both the language and the
stylistic contribution from band´s members. A spectacular quartet integrated by
Romain Pilon, one of the most
outstanding and influential guitarists from the French scene and Brian Blade,
Greg Hutchinson collaborator among others. Renowned and award-winning trumpet player, Raynald Colom whose career runs
alongside names such as Nicholas Payton, Greg Osby and Chano Domínguez among
others and the young and virtuous double bass player Manel Fortiá, a reference and one of the most promising figures of
his generation.
A band that
moves elegantly through Gonzalo del Val compositions, from the thrilling
“Es Bot” and the evocative “Agrio de limón” to
“Galeón” and “Los tres mulatos de esmeraldas”, where
different band members influences become evident. Record runs in perfect
balance under Gonzalo del Val direction under contemporary jazz flavours and certain Jazz from the 70´s reminiscences, full of colors in “Azur” and “Simple” proving band´s
virtuosity on “Big Nick” and ending this work with the delicate and Brazilian influenced “Gota d’agua”,
the only song with vocal contribution with input from the splendid Catalan
singer Carme Canela
“Tornaviaje” is the story that
talks about the return after having explored other vital horizons. Gonzalo del Val is that artist who set
sail in search of a favorable wind and current and who returned to tell the
tale. The one who left to probe the limits of creativity, mapping the unknown
and who returns assuming the challenge of abandoning himself to change, to
transformation.
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