NEW ALBUM
Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet / Live at Jazz Standard
Release by Dafnison Music, Oct 2009. Already available at www.cdbaby.com
- Peter Apfelbaum – Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Bass Melodica, Percussion.
- Manuel Valera – Piano, Keyboard, Melodica
- Charles Flores – Acoustic and Electric Bass
- Dafnis Prieto – Drums, Vocal and Clave
WE INVITE YOU TO WATCH THE VIDEO:
DAFNIS PRIETO NEW ALBUM "SI O SI QUARTET" TRACK LISTING:
1- Si o Si / 8:34.
2- Claveteo / 5:10.
3- Seven by Seven / 7:47.
4- Ilu-Uli / 8:22.
5- Just Go / 9:56.
6- 3 Poems 1 Song / 9:10.
7- Me Neither / 9:02.
8- Thoughts / 7:05.
9- Intro Absolute / 1:54.
10- Trio Absolute. / 7:24.
All compositions by Dafnis Prieto,
Published by Dafnison Music (BMI).
Peter Apfelbaum plays Lamberson Mouthpieces.
Charles Flores endorses D’Addario strings, and Yamaha Electric Bass.
Dafnis Prieto endorses Yamaha Drums, Latin Percussion (LP), Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth sticks.
For more information about Dafnis Prieto / Dafnison Music:
www.dafnisprieto.com
Executive Producer Dafnison Music Inc.
Produced by Roberto Occhipinti
Recorded by Tyler McDiarmid and Geoff Countryman
Mixed by Tyler McDiarmid, New York
Mastered by Steve Bellamy at Banff Center, Canada
Assisted by Graham Lessard and Teresa Kunz
Original photos by Greg Aiello
Artwork and cover design by Diego Ortega Alonso
NEW ALBUM COMING SOON.
DAFNIS PRIETO Sextet, AVAILABLE AT CD BABY
http://cdbaby.com/cd/dafnisprietosextetDafnis Prieto SextetTaking the Soul for a Walk© 2008 Dafnison Music BMI (6344797275420Taking the Soul for a Walk 6:55The Sooner the Better 7:25En Las Ruinas De Su Infancia 5:06Until the Last Minute 5:24Just Say It 6:09Tell Me About Her4:10Two Excuses 5:23I Felt You Were coming 5:08Prelude Para Rosa 5:15You'll Never Say yes 3:49Emergency call 5:45“This music has a very emotional meaning. "Taking the Soul for a Walk" is a journey to all of the emotions evoked by the Titles of the 12 tracks. I have experienced these emotions as most of us probably have, and this music is flying through our ears before it touches infinity and disappears.” –Dafnis Prieto, February 2008Musicians:Peter Apfelbaum- Sop sax, Tenor sax & Melodica.Avishai Cohen - Trumpet.Yosvany Terry - Sop sax, Alto sax.Manuel Valera - Piano.Yunior Terry - Bass.Dafnis Prieto - Drums.Itai Kriss - Flute on track
10.All compositions by Dafnis PrietoPublished by Dafnison Music
Dafnis Prieto (Short Biography)
His arrival in the U.S has been compared by to that of an asteroid hitting New York. Indeed, within a short period of time Dafnis Prieto's revolutionary drumming techniques had a powerful impact on both the Latin and Jazz music scene, locally and internationally. Having studied at the school of Fine Arts in Santa Clara as a youngster and later at the National School of Music in Havana, Prieto obtained a thorough classical education while broadening his knowledge of Afro-Cuban music, jazz and world music outside of the academy.
He first toured Europe with pianist Carlos Maza and Ramon Valle and the groundbreaking group "Columna B" together with pianist Roberto Carcassés. A resident of New York since only 1999, he has already played in bands led by Henry Threadgill, Steve Coleman, Eddie Palmieri, Chico and Arturo O'Farrill Dave Samuels & The Caribbean Jazz Project, Jane Bunnett, Peter Apfelbaum, D.D. Jackson, Edward Simon, Michel Camilo, Chucho Valdés, Bobby Carcassés, Claudia Anuña, Roy Hargrove, Don Byron, Andrew Hill, among others. He has performed at many national and international music festivals as a sideman and as bandleader.
As a composer, he has created music for dance, film, chamber ensembles, and most notably for his own bands, ranging from duets to his "Small Big Band" and including the distinctively different groups featured on his two acclaimed recordings as a leader. "About the Monks"and "Absolute Quintet" . ”
He has received new works commissions, grants, and fellowships from Chamber Music America, Jazz at Lincoln Center, East Carolina University, Meet the Composer, Award as Up & Coming Musician of the Year by JJA, 2006. Also a gifted educator, Prieto has conducted numerous master classes, clinics, and workshops. Since 2005, he has been a member of the NYU Music Faculty.
A native of Santa Clara, Cuba, studied there as a youngster School of Fine Arts and later at the National School of Music in Havana, receiving a thorough classical education and ever broadening knowledge of Afrocuban music, Jazz and world music from no academic sources. Dafnis Prieto has behind him more than ten years of profesional work, going back to his first European tours with a succession of talented pianist including Carlos Maza, Ramon Valle and the "Columna B" Group. He has been performing with some of the world greates jazz artists such as:
Jane Bunnett & Spirit of Havana.
Steve Coleman & Five Elements.
Henry Threadgill, Zooid and Make a Move.
Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra.
Chico O'Farril & The Afro-Cuban Big Band.
Dave Samuels & The Caribbean Jazz Project.
Peter Apfelbaum & The New York Hieroglyphics.
DD Jackson Trio & Octet.
Ed Simon Trio
Michel Camilo Trio
Chucho Valdez Quartet
Bobby Carcassés
Andrew Hill
John Benitez
Jorge Sylvester
Claudia Acuña
Don Byron
Kip Hanrahan
Roy Hargroves Havana Crisol.
World Economic Forum with Branford Marsalis,
Herbie Hancock
Arturo Sandoval
He has played in several venues, touring in the United States and throughout the world. Article taken from drummerworld.com.
2007 Grammy Nominee: Dafnis Prieto The Absolute Quintet, featuring: Dafnis Prieto, drums & percussion, Yosvany Terry, alto & tenor sax, Christian Howes, violin, Dana Leong, cello, Jason Lindner, piano and Hammond organ, Special guest Henry Threadgill, alto sax.”
Article from All About Jazz: ”
“Dafnis Prieto is not an ordinary drummer and Absolute Quintet is not a typical Latin jazz recording. Prieto knows the Cuban clave rhythms and is aware of the music's heritage. Yes, he plays fiercely, with an array of tools from his kit. Sure, he's got the juice, with quickness, precision and inventiveness.
But if you listen closely, there are many other elements brewing on this, his second release as a leader. Like 2005's About The Monks, the new music has quirky rhythms and snaking patterns, matched with Prieto's everlively playing. But now he brushes his compositions with wider and more thoughtful strokes, making use of a dynamic new quintet featuring Jason Lindner (keyboards), Yosvany Terry (saxophones), Christian Howes (violin), Dana Leong (cello) and special guest artist Henry Threadgill (alto saxophone) on 'Afrotango.
“Prieto navigates his bass-less ensemble through a variety of waters. On 'The Stutterer,' the drums and strings hold down a pulsing groove through wicked patterns. On the poignant, soulful “Afrotango,” Threadgill's earthy alto and Lindner's peculiar keyboards enhance a gypsy-like aura. Prieto's writing on “One Day Suite” has sweeping overtones and vivid sections, each depicting the moods of morning, afternoon or night-- all different but musically appealing. ”
Each instrument plays an integral role in the music. Howes and Leong are clearly versed in classical and freemodes; the violin and cello not only provide ambience, but also individuality on “One Day Suite: Afternoon,” with a chamber music sophistication. “New Elephant” and”Renew Elephant” bring touches of icy impressionism, yet Prieto and Terry's rapid solos add heat. “Innocent Bird” ends this colorful menagerie of sounds, drawing from many influences and also incorporating tinges of gospel organ, blues, and soul. The result is definitely something out of the ordinary”-Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz .”
Reviews "ABSOLUTE QUINTET" The Album: ”
1. The Coolest”
2. Sencasiones ”
3. The Stutterer ”
4. Afrotango ”
5. One Day Suite: Morning ”
6. One Day Suite: Afternoon ”
7. One Day Suite: Night ”
8. New Elephant
9. Renew The Elephant
10. Innocent Bird
Notes about the Album: Dafnis Prieto (vocals, drums, bells); Jason Lindner (vocals, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards); Christian Howes (violin, bass violin); Dana Leong (cello); Yosvany Terry (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone). Additional personnel: Henry Threadgill (alto saxophone).
Drummer Dafnis Prieto breathes fresh life into the relatively bland world of contemporary jazz on ABSOLUTE QUINTET. To begin with, Prieto assembles an unusual instrumental line-up, including saxophone, violin, cello, and keyboards, while the music blends categories by marrying funky fusion to avant-minded juxtapositions and soloing.
Yet, as befits a session featuring a drummer as leader, ABSOLUTE QUINTET is intensely rhythmic, with polyrhythms scattered in every direction, and Prieto's octopus-limbed kit work shining throughout.
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