Music & Friends (album)


Released in 2014, Cafêzz debut album includes 14 compositions from Puerto Rican pianist Carmen Noemí. The band's style is very eclectic, embracing a wide array of Brazilian, Caribbean, jazz, rock, Latin, folk and classical influences.
The music is organized in two parts, or play lists, and most of the compositions are allusive to coffee themes. The first seven tracks are relaxed and pleasant, like a "latte coffee", while tracks 8 thru 14 are lively and exciting, as an "espresso".
Even though it includes elements from jazz, its performance is not focused on individual instrument virtuosity, but rely on the ensemble's communication and interaction. There's an ample melodic content combined with tasty rhythms, giving the listener rich sound textures to enjoy with ease.

Tracks

All songs composed and arranged by Carmen Noemí

Latte Mood

  1. A Little Coffee 4:32
  2. Waterfalls 6:14
  3. De Paseo... 4:57
  4. Barco De Papel 4:51
  5. Por La Vereda 5:21
  6. Luna Gris 5:04
  7. Mis Recuerdos 3:37

    Espresso Mood

  8. Cafe Colao 5:12
  9. Mocha Samba 5:13
  10. Mr. Flat Ninth 4:32
  11. Piña Colada 5:10
  12. Espresso Jam 5:12
  13. Coffee Break! 4:17
  14. De Paseo 3:07

    Personnel

Produced, recorded and mixed by Edgardo Sierra
Recorded at EdS Music Recording Studio, San Juan, PR; and Inter Metro Recording Studio, San Juan, PR
Mastering engineer: David Rodríguez
Mastered at Digital Recording Services, Levitown, PR

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