As a sideman he has worked with jazz luminaries such as the sfjazz collective, charlie haden. Miguel zenon s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Miguel zenon incomprendido vicente cervero casino photography from the album alma adentro the puerto rican songbook 2011. The puerto rican songbook miguel zenon brings that jazz. The puerto rican songbook miguel zenon brings that jazz tradition home his home. The album was recorded with spektral quartet and features jazz interpretations of folklore and traditional music from zenons native puerto rico. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipient of a. The nominations recognize miguel zenons 2011 release alma adentro. Comprised of ten songs by five of the most of the most important puerto rican songwriters in history, bobby capo, tite curet alonso, pedro flores, rafael hernandez, and sylvia rexach, who zenon refers to as the george gershwins, cole porters and jerome kerns of puerto rican song, alma adentro.
Still alive remastered edition live, landmark remastered expanded edition, sonero. Widely considered as one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists of his generation, he has also developed a unique voice as a composer. The melodic and rhythmic explorations on these eight pieces are arguably even more diverse than usual for the group, and result in some fantastically dynamic pieces that stand out amongst much of. Oct 08, 2016 miguel zenon is raising funds for miguel zenon presents tipico on kickstarter. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, 1 and the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship 2 and a macarthur fellowship. The second track cadenas was nominated for a grammy award for best improvised jazz solo in 2019. Miguel zenon talks about alma adentro epk duration.
Comprised of ten songs by five of the most of the most important puerto rican songwriters in history, bobby capo, tite curet alonso, pedro flores, rafael hernandez, and sylvia rexach, who zenon refers to as the. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Miguel zenon quartet jazz gallery nyc june 1st,2011 with luis perdomo, hans glawischnig and henry cole. Miguel zenon presents tipico by miguel zenon kickstarter. Discover and listen to new music releases and 2020s best new album releases this week and every week here. Its a distinctive approach that has garnered him numerous accolades, multiple grammy nominations, and several fellowships, including a 2008 guggenheim. Miguel zenon, tipico the puerto rican saxophonists 10th album is a portrait of a band lost in thought with smiles on their faces. The puerto rican songbook marsalis music 2011 when socalled latin jazz comes up in conversation, music or musicians connected to cuba or brazil are usually the topic of conversation. Original music for the miguel zenon quartet, inspired by the sound weve developed as a working band over the past 15 years. Mas tarde, ya imparable, llegaron jibaro 2005, awake 2006, esta plena 2009, alma adentro 2010, rayuela 2012, oye live in puerto rico 20, identities are changeable 2014 y. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Facebook twitter linkedin instagram youtube medium.
Provided to youtube by tunecore alma adentro miguel zenon alma adentro. They are complex and also very diverse in style and mood. Las venimos tocando desde hace bastante tiempo, al principio las tocabamos asi por tocarlas. Born and reared in san juan, puerto rico, miguel studied classical saxophone in puerto rico before receiving degrees from berklee college of music and the manhattan school of music. Join facebook to connect with miguel zenon and others you may know. December 30, 1976 is an alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, music producer and educator living in new york city, new york, usa. Las venimos tocando desde hace bastante tiempo, al. Miguel zenon born december 30, 1976 is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator. Looking forward by miguel zenon on amazon music unlimited. Tipico displays miguel zenon and his quartet as focussed as ever, perhaps even more so than the already highstandards they have set for themselves. Miguel zenons profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The puerto rican songbook by miguel zenon on amazon music. I think miguel zenon has a great sense of composition which shows in his arrangements for these songs. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Listen free to houston person mellow sunny, too late now and more. New releases now sign up to find top new songs of 2020 and videos from the best new 2020 albums. Interpreting popular songs is part of the stock in trade of a jazz musician. Sep 24, 2016 born and reared in san juan, puerto rico, miguel studied classical saxophone in puerto rico before receiving degrees from berklee college of music and the manhattan school of music. Miguel zenon presents caravana cultural tribute to bill evans showtype tune duration. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship and a macarthur fellowship. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Miguel zenon is a young jazz musician who is expanding the boundaries of. The puerto rican songbook miguel zenon on allmusic 2011. Miguel is nominated for alto saxophonist of the year, alma adentro is nominated for record of the year, and the albums liner notes written by a. Sep 28, 2011 miguel zenon quartet jazz gallery nyc june 1st,2011 with luis perdomo, hans glawischnig and henry cole. First listen hear upcoming albums in their entirety.
Quinterorivera available online here were nominated for best liner notes of. Miguel zenons tipico pays tribute to his quartet latino. Quinterorivera available online here were nominated for best liner notes of the. Alto saxophonist zenon has been exploring music of his puerto rican heritage for years, but with alma adentro he arrives at a remarkable musical nexus. Miguel zenon is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Latino radio ambulante is a spanishlanguage podcast that features a wide array of voices and stories. Saxophonist miguel zenon has distinguished himself by combining latin traditions especially from his native puerto rico with adroit, forwardthinking jazz. His recording, alma adentro, a tribute to the puerto rican songbook, was chosen as the best jazz recording of 2011 by itunes and npr, and nominated for a 2012. Miguel zenon has released twelve recordings as a leader, including identities are changeable 2014.