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Surensemble’s “Stay Together”
The Latin jazz project led by Chilean drummer Pablo Sáez, Surensemble, is a unique ensemble that brings together jazz, South American folk traditions, and contemporary chamber music in a rich and deeply personal musical language. The band’s third album, Stay Together, expands this approach through collaborations with numerous friends and renowned figures from the worlds of jazz, philosophy, and science, including Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donatella Di Cesare. The result is a sophisticated and evolving sound that remains deeply rooted in cultural identity while opening itself to new forms of musical and intellectual dialogue. #LatinJazz #Chile #ModernJazz #Andino //
Fito Morales Trio
Fito Morales, Dominican pianist and composer, has already toured Europe twice with his trio, presenting his music to audiences across the continent. His international trajectory also includes an invitation to the Festival Chile Jazz por la Paz, organized by renowned Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez, further connecting his music to the international Latin jazz scene. #Jazz #AfroCaribbean #LatinJazz #Bop
Andino Project
Andino Projekt is a South American trio that brings the diversity of South American music and culture to life. Cristian Faig (vocals and flute), Maxi Valdés (guitar and vocals), and Pablo Sáez (percussion) combine traditional Andean sounds with original compositions and contemporary influences. At the heart of the project is a repertoire of Latin American songs connected by the Andes, exploring the musical and cultural links that cross the mountain range from north to south. Cristian Faig and Maxi Valdés are also outstanding improvisers, bringing spontaneity and a contemporary perspective to the trio’s musical language. #andino #latinjazz #americansongbook
PALO BLANCO
Legend has it that Paco de Lucía, after his trip to Peru in the 1970s, forever rooted the cajón in flamenco culture. Today, almost half a century later, flamenco music is unimaginable without the magical sound of this instrument, which now once again merges with two unique styles: jazz and Afro-Peruvian music. Chilean drummer and composer Pablo Sáez, known for his constant quest to fuse elements from different latitudes, introduces us this time to the great flamenco guitarist Daniel de Alcalá, along with the virtuoso Peruvian flutist Daniel Manrique-Smith and the versatile bassist Tibor Szücs "El Tiburón". A journey from tradition to the innovation of contemporary jazz. An unmissable musical experience #FlamencoJazz #AfroPeru #FlamencoFusion #Fusion
SURENSEMBLE
Here you will find an informative summary of the CD productions, videos, texts, and reviews, as well as everything you need to know about Surensemble.
Juliana da Silva feat. Bart van Lier
#BrazilianJazz #Jazz #LatinJazz // In November 2019, Brazilian vocalist Juliana da Silva brought her vibrant stage presence and deep-rooted musicality to LOFT Cologne. This unforgettable concert was made even more special by the presence of world-renowned Dutch trombonist Bart van Lier.
Testimonials
“It is a name within the South American jazz movement installed in Europe”
www.musicapopular.cl
“Since 2010 I have been impressed by Pablo Sáez’s work in every collaboration, I have participated several times in many of his projects. His artistic quality has always led to excellent results, as well as being able to get through professional planning and implementation”
Raphael Klemm
“He is clearly looking toward the future—and that is where he places his music: surprising, enigmatic, and full of unexpected turns.” Jacek Brun
www.jazz-fun.de
“Drummer Sáez ultimately satisfied even the most discerning listeners with his nuanced and varied performance.”
Giessener Anzeiger
“Sáez has built his story in that other, distant world—yet his connection to the land remains present, rhetorical, and above all, musical.”
Revista La Panera
“Pablo Sáez is an outstanding rhythm maker, equally skilled in subtle strokes and powerful accents—providing the perfect foundation for guitar, bass, and piano to truly shine. Balanced in ensemble sound, and captivating in solo passages.”
MusikReviews.de
“An exciting and progressive form of jazz with indigenous Latin influences, occasionally interwoven with mysterious Spanish-language vocals. Verdict: exceptional!”
— Reiner Guérich
In Music
“The Latin American rhythm section, featuring André De Cayres and Henrique Gomide from São Paulo alongside the exceptional Chilean drummer Pablo Sáez, masterfully finds the perfect groove for each piece—always ready to respond with playful energy to the fiery solos.” WAZ
WAZ
“One of the most sought-after drummers today, he impressed with an incredibly nuanced and versatile style. Equally remarkable was the song-like quality he often infused into his playing. His compositions are characterized by a coherent structure that balances subtle sensitivity with rich, dense sound.” Peter Lorber
StadtAnzeiger 2024
“So, which personal musical events have moved me the most? Certainly, some releases by relatively unknown artists—like Morpheus Trance with In Trance We Trust, and Stay Together by Surensemble and Friends—both from the realm of fusion jazz.” Wolfgang Giese 2024