¡Ritmo! by Benjamin Koppel, Chano Dominguez & Jacob Andersen
¡RITMO! unites some of the most talented musicians in Scandinavian music, 30-year-old saxophone player Benjamin Koppel with the internationally acclaimed Spanish pianist Chano Dominguez, known for his collaboration with pianist Michel Camilo, together with percussion player Jacob Andersen, who has worked with who’s who of European Music.
The three musicians have collaborated on several occasions and decided to record after a concert at Copenhagen JazzHouse. And so seven tunes are presented on ¡RITMO! – 5 written by Koppel, 2 by Dominguez – a true piece of fireworks of Spanish power, performed with curious and respectful musicality.
The major trumph-cards of the three musicians are mixed in a tornado of flamenco-inspired jazz, ballads and fiery blues. The three musicians burst out of all given frames of trio jazz with a rare, spirited energy and an excessively groovy drive and together they set new standard for how to make surprising music – without bass or drumkit.
Mix & mastering: Anders & Benjamin Koppel
cover: Ann Vangsgaard & Benjamin Koppel
Produced by Benjamin Koppel
Benajmin Koppel - altosax
Chano Dominguez - piano
Jacob Andersen - percussion
Featuring Klaus Nordsø - Cajon (on tracks 1, 2 & 3)
Tracklist
| 1. | Blues Imaginario | 6:07 |
| 2. | Kaktus | 5:52 |
| 3. | ¡Ritmo! | 7:45 |
| 4. | My Spanish Car | 8:35 |
| 5. | Para Chick Para Chock | 5:45 |
| 6. | Con Alma | 7:46 |
| 7. | ¡En Vivo! | 5:55 |
Credits
Written by Benjamin Koppel except #1 & #5 by Chano Dominguez
#Cowbell ApS 2000
License
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Benjamin Koppel is a superb Danish musician from an illustrious music family. He is all about music—of just about any kind. He is known for his versatility and virtuosity as a saxophonist and composer. His approach is thoughtful, not manic, and he glides effortlessly from phrase to phrase when he pours out blazing bebop licks, quick and smooth.