I know many people have been asking about this new project and are anxious to hear this new exciting music . I'm pleased to have a little sample of it posted...
This is to support the European Tour that starts in a couple days. The rest of the album comes out on August 25th...........
NEW MUSIC CLIPS FROM THE NEW UNRELEASED ALBUM "VIRTUE"... I posted 4 new tracks which will be on the new album "VIRTUE". The album will be released on August 25, 2009 .... In the meantime, I sincerely hope you enjoy!!! ***Armando Gola (bass), Ludwig Afonso (drums)***... the album also features Joshua Redman (tenor and soprano sax); Felipe Lamoglia (tenor and soprano sax); Nicholas Payton (trumpet).
Also scroll down check out a youtube clip of a performance of RHAPSODY IN BLUE with the Latvia Symphony Orchestra. I had an amazing time playing this piece with the orchestra. It was certainly an exhilarating experience.
The trio's drummer Ludwig Afonso had a clinic at the University of Miami. He played drums to a midi sequence that I made for one of the tunes called Exposition from the new record. I loved it so much that i had to post it on my page.
Influences
no particular order... *** Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Bill Evans, Alexander Scriabin, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Mily Balakirev, Yundi Li, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane, Benny Green, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Johannes Brahms, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Meshuggah, Nicholas Payton, Boards of Canada, Joshua Redman, Radiohead, Allan Holdsworth, Squarepusher, Michael Brecker, Return to Forever, Talib Kweli, Pat Metheny, Bjork, Steve Coleman, Franz Lizst, Branford Marsalis, Igancio Berroa, Frederic Chopin, Arcadi Volodos, Felipe Lamoglia, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Joey Calderazzo, Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Parker, Aphex Twin, Lionel Loueke, Wayne Shorter, Evgeny Kissin, Vijay Iyer, Mute Math, Phineas Newborn, Mark Turner, Kenny Garrett, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Kenny Kirkland, and more................................................*** maybe now i'm inspired by the band members the most: Armando Gola and Ludwig Afonso.
I loved the show in Boston last night, Thanks so much for coming !!
I really enjoyed your new drummer Ludwig Afonso, He really knows how to play, he knows how to play soft and quiet when he needs to, something not every drummer knows how to do. anyway, everyone there loved seeing you and watching you play !!
You ought to add Washington, DC to your tour, Eldar. You're truly a stellar talent. People would flock from all over the Mid-Atlantic states to see you. All the best wishes ~ (•:-)}
I just picked up your EP from iTunes, unbelievable !! Your the best dude !! I will be seeing you in Boston when you come the Regattabar Jazz club on Sep 9, I can't wait.
