Revelation by Afro Bop Alliance Big Band, released 10 November 2016, includes the following tracks: "Magharibi", "Soufriere", "Creencias" and more.
This version of Revelation comes as a 1xCD. -
Formed as a septet, Drummer Joe McCarthy's Latin Grammy Award-winning Afro Bop Alliance expanded to a big band for two of it's five previous releases. For their sixth, McCarthy adds further to the palette, blending stellar rhythmic creations and powerful, resonant horn voicings with steel pan virtuoso Victor Provost's pan quartet on two of his original compositions. Along with other music by Roland Vazquez, Vince Norman/Joe McCarthy, and Luis Hernandez, "Revelation" explores the unique combination of big band and steel pan as one, in a diverse recording that takes large ensemble writing and performance to a new level. "If you're craving a dose of superb and energetic Latin jazz, here's your poison." -KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
Issued in a shrink-wrapped cardboard case.
"Revelation" on CD presents the Afro Bop Alliance Big Band at full strength: a contemporary large ensemble that fuses the power of a modern jazz orchestra with the rhythmic sophistication of Afro-Caribbean music. Expect tight horn arrangements, intricate percussion layers and solos that move confidently between hard-swinging jazz, Latin grooves and more reflective, harmonically rich passages. The album is crafted as a coherent listening journey rather than a loose collection of tracks, with dynamic contrasts that range from explosive tutti sections to intimate, transparent textures. Carefully produced sound places the listener right in the middle of the band, highlighting the interplay between brass, reeds, rhythm section and Latin percussion. "Revelation" is aimed at listeners who appreciate both the tradition of the big band and the forward-looking energy of contemporary Afro-Latin jazz.
Afro Bop Alliance Big Band has established itself as a respected voice in modern Latin and Afro-Caribbean-influenced big-band jazz. Known for their precise ensemble work, imaginative arrangements and the ability to balance complex rhythmic concepts with accessibility, the band has performed at important jazz venues and festivals and has received critical acclaim in the jazz press. Their recordings and live performances are noted for strong soloists, sophisticated writing and a deep understanding of both straight-ahead jazz and Latin idioms, helping to bring Afro-Latin big-band music to a wider international audience.
"Revelation" is released by OA2 Records, an independent jazz label dedicated to high-quality recordings by contemporary jazz artists and ensembles. OA2 is known for supporting a wide spectrum of jazz styles--from straight-ahead and modern mainstream to more exploratory projects--while maintaining a focus on musical integrity and detailed production values. The label works closely with its artists, offering them a platform to realize personal, carefully curated projects rather than mass-market products. With a catalog that emphasizes artistic development and long-term collaborations, OA2 Records has built a reputation among jazz listeners and reviewers as a reliable source for finely produced, musically substantial releases.
Swing
12.272
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
