“My music has the fire, of course,” Camilo explains. The cover of the album references an even more basic essence, the four elements that contribute to all life on the planet – each of which is represented vibrantly in the pianist’s singular sound. I’ve always thought of the trio as a mini-orchestra, so the big band is a way to celebrate my career and my journey with a group of friends creating together in the studio.” “I picked songs that represent shifts in my career and my point of view, that showcase how I developed my sound. “I tried to choose music from every stage of development as a creative artist and as a composer,” Camilo says. All of it, however, vividly reflects the composer’s diverse influences, bringing together the various strands of his passion for jazz improvisation, Latin roots, and classical training. Most of the material has only been heard in trio settings in the past, while much of it hasn’t been revisited in the studio since the original recordings. The music, arranged in collaboration with trumpeter and longtime collaborator Michael Philip Mossman, is drawn from key points along Camilo’s storied trajectory. But the Dominican-born pianist set out to celebrate in a big way: namely, by reconvening his all-star big band for the first time in a quarter-century to explore the full scope and breadth of his remarkable career.Įssence, due out June 7 via Resilience Music Alliance, offers exactly that: the essence of Camilo’s artistry spanning the last 40 years.
That’s saying something, given that every release by the GRAMMY®, Latin GRAMMY®, and Emmy-winning Camilo is an event. For his landmark 25th album as a leader, iconic pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilo wanted to do something truly special.
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