Name: Personalities by Fabian Almazan
Brand: Fabian Almazan
SKU: 886443216945
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ALBUM

The young Cuban-born pianist Fabian Almazan has studied classical music and orchestration and toured with trumpeter Terence Blanchard. On his fine 2011 debut, Personalities, his trio includes bassist Linda Oh and drummer Henry Cole. A string quartet appears on the title track and on Almazan’s evocative arrangement of the Adagio movement of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 10. That latter cut is far from a straight rendition of the classical piece: electronics, acoustic piano, bass, and rumbling drums join the string players in this version. Almazan plays a Fender Rhodes electric piano on “H.U.Gs,” a track with an unusual sense of forward motion. The pianist displays sensitivity that recalls prime ‘70s Chick Corea or Keith Jarrett while retaining a distinctive voice. A few compositions by Cuban composers are included: Carlos Varela’s Nueva Trova gem “Bola de Nieve” and a rooted but expansive take on the classic “Tres Lindas Cubanas.” The ballad “Una Foto,” which features a lyrical solo by Oh, subtle drumming by Cole, and expressive work from Almazan, closes the album on a reflective note.

1. String Quartet No. 10, Op. 118 - III. Adagio

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

2. H.U.Gs (Historically Underrepresented Groups)

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

3. Personalities

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

4. The Vicarious Life

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

5. Grandmother Song

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

6. Bola de Nieve

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

7. Russian Love Story

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

8. Sin Alma

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

9. Tres Lindas Cubanas

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

10. Una Foto

by Fabian Almazan

Primary Artist: Fabian Almazan; Main Performer
Composer: Fabian Almazan; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 45 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Classical

Label

Palmetto Records

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 20, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

886443216945

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Personalities

1. String Quartet No. 10, Op. 118 - III. Adagio

2. H.U.Gs (Historically Underrepresented Groups)

3. Personalities

4. The Vicarious Life

5. Grandmother Song

6. Bola de Nieve

7. Russian Love Story

8. Sin Alma

9. Tres Lindas Cubanas

10. Una Foto

Technical Specifications

Personalities

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1. String Quartet No. 10, Op. 118 - III. Adagio

2. H.U.Gs (Historically Underrepresented Groups)

3. Personalities

4. The Vicarious Life

5. Grandmother Song

6. Bola de Nieve

7. Russian Love Story

8. Sin Alma

9. Tres Lindas Cubanas

10. Una Foto

Technical Specifications