The Story
Powerful Latin Jazz recording in a space where the soul of Dominican and Afro-Caribbean music dances with the expansive language of contemporary jazz.
GENRE: JAZZ/LATIN JAZZ/LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
COMPOSER: SOCRATES GARCIA
WITH: Alto/Soprano/Tenor/Baritone Saxes; Clarinets, Flutes; Trumpets; Trombones; Rhythm Section; Percussion
This project is a reflection of many things: the music that raised Garcia, the stories unfolding around his history, and the beauty of voices--both ancestral and contemporary--coming together in harmony and friction...
THE TUNES:
AG's Resting Face...Scary!!!
A merengue-jazz piece as fierce and electric as the spirit it was inspired by. Playful, sharp-edged, and proud.
Sultry Villa Mella Twilights
At dusk in Villa Mella, the air is thick with spirit. This piece blends Dominican palos--a rhythm rooted in folkloric tradition--with the textures of jazz. It's an homage to a place where music is more than sound; it's breath, ritual, and resistance.
Brad's Dreamy Samaná Night
A trumpet concerto that merges lyrical improvisation, vibrant ensemble passages, and percussive energy.
Illusions, Delusions...a Glimmer of Hope
This three-movement suite is a reflection of the strange spell cast over a divided nation--a journey through shadow and flame, with the faint light of renewal flickering in the distance.
The Wizard's Wicked Charm
A conjurer in a red tie whispers half-truths and weaves illusions. This movement pulses with menace and seduction.
Liars and Fools
Every false prophet needs a chorus. This movement spirals with chaotic energy--devotion without question, loyalty without thought. A dance of hollow drums and blind applause. The sound of a mask smiling.
The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)
And yet--through smoke and noise--a new figure steps forward. Quiet strength, radiant in resolve. She speaks, not to deceive, but to awaken. The rhythm here is hope reborn--not naive, but earned. A hymn for those who still dream.
Track Listing
- AG’s Resting Face…Scary!!!
- Sultry Villa Mella Twilights
- Brad’s Dreamy Samana Night
- Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: I. The Wizard’s Wicked Charm
- Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: II. Liars and Fools
- Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: III. The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)
Additional Details
Label: Summit Records
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 63:21 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 08/22/25
UPC: 099402841922
Description
Powerful Latin Jazz recording in a space where the soul of Dominican and Afro-Caribbean music dances with the expansive language of contemporary jazz.
GENRE: JAZZ/LATIN JAZZ/LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
COMPOSER: SOCRATES GARCIA
WITH: Alto/Soprano/Tenor/Baritone Saxes; Clarinets, Flutes; Trumpets; Trombones; Rhythm Section; Percussion
This project is a reflection of many things: the music that raised Garcia, the stories unfolding around his history, and the beauty of voices--both ancestral and contemporary--coming together in harmony and friction...
THE TUNES:
AG's Resting Face...Scary!!!
A merengue-jazz piece as fierce and electric as the spirit it was inspired by. Playful, sharp-edged, and proud.
Sultry Villa Mella Twilights
At dusk in Villa Mella, the air is thick with spirit. This piece blends Dominican palos--a rhythm rooted in folkloric tradition--with the textures of jazz. It's an homage to a place where music is more than sound; it's breath, ritual, and resistance.
Brad's Dreamy Samaná Night
A trumpet concerto that merges lyrical improvisation, vibrant ensemble passages, and percussive energy.
Illusions, Delusions...a Glimmer of Hope
This three-movement suite is a reflection of the strange spell cast over a divided nation--a journey through shadow and flame, with the faint light of renewal flickering in the distance.
The Wizard's Wicked Charm
A conjurer in a red tie whispers half-truths and weaves illusions. This movement pulses with menace and seduction.
Liars and Fools
Every false prophet needs a chorus. This movement spirals with chaotic energy--devotion without question, loyalty without thought. A dance of hollow drums and blind applause. The sound of a mask smiling.
The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)
And yet--through smoke and noise--a new figure steps forward. Quiet strength, radiant in resolve. She speaks, not to deceive, but to awaken. The rhythm here is hope reborn--not naive, but earned. A hymn for those who still dream.
Track Listing
- AG’s Resting Face…Scary!!!
- Sultry Villa Mella Twilights
- Brad’s Dreamy Samana Night
- Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: I. The Wizard’s Wicked Charm
- Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: II. Liars and Fools
- Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: III. The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)
Additional Details
Label: Summit Records
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 63:21 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 08/22/25
UPC: 099402841922
