Second Half, by Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn (2014)

Second Half

by Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn (2014)

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1.	Llegara, Llegara, Llegara 10:35	buy track
2.	Chakafrik 06:37	buy track
3.	Para La Paz 06:21	buy track
4.	Suite Piazzollana (Part 1, Rotas) 12:53	buy track
5.	Esencia 06:00	buy track
6.	American Patrol 04:36	buy track
7.	Raro 07:53	buy track
8.	Rhythm changed 06:17	buy track

about

In April 2010, Argentina-born and Brooklyn-based pianist/composer Emilio Solla made 8 phone calls. A week later, John Ellis, Ryan Keberle, Alex Norris, Victor Prieto, Tim Armacost, Meg Okura, Jorge Roeder and Eric Doob got together with Solla to start reading the first sketches of what would become one of the most original and outstanding large ensemble projects for the past few years in New York, La Inestable de Brooklyn (The Brooklyn Unstable Orchestra)

Four years and more than 60 concerts later, their adventure resulted in the recording of the 2015 GRAMMY NOMINATED album Second Half at Systems Two, in Brooklyn, NY. This album is a step forward in the Latin Jazz field, combining the freedom of jazz music with tango and folk rhythms from Argentina and Latin America, all enhanced by the writing of one of the most respected composers of the Argentine post-Piazzolla era: Emilio Solla.

About Second Half (from the liner notes)

In 2012 I had my first major adult life crisis. I had spent most of my life doing what I love to do: playing, in the full sense of the word. But suddenly I became fully aware of the passage of time, of the finitude of life and things. I won’t say I liked it; ignorance can sometimes make you happier than wisdom. But I had no choice other than to go through it.

The first half is over, I had a great time playing, and my team is ahead by 2 goals. I’ve learnt a lot and enjoyed a lot. I’ve been fouled a few times, but with no serious consequences. There is still a lot of air in my lungs, and my legs remain in good shape. I am going out for the Second Half armed with a playful spirit and with the experience of the first half in my hands and in my soul. I decided to celebrate this new period of the game with some good music. I hope we have scored, but this is for you the listener to tell.

Halftime is over, they are calling out the players. Second Half, here I come. Still full of ideas and innocence, still in love. But calmer and maybe slightly wiser. And, as always, ready to keep on playing.

"Carpe Diem. Memento Mori”

Emilio Solla

credits

released October 1, 2014

La Inestable de Brooklyn

Emilio Solla: piano & composición
Tim Armacost: saxo tenor, soprano y flauta en Sol
John Ellis: saxo tenor, flauta y clarinete bajo
Alex Norris: trompeta y flugelhorn
Ryan Keberle: trombón
Meg Okura: violín
Victor Prieto: acordeón
Jorge Roeder: contrabajo
Eric Doob: batería

Ficha Tecnica

Toda la música compuesta & arreglada por Emilio Solla, excepto American Patrol, compuesta por F. White Meacham y sudamericanizada por E. Solla.
Músicos invitados: Pablo Aslan, JP Jofre y Marcelo Woloski.
Grabado por Joe Marciano en Systems Two, Brooklyn, NY, en julio de 2013.
Editado por Ben Rubin en House of Cha Cha entre enero y marzo de 2014.
Mezclado por Brian Montgomery entre marzo y abril de 2014.
Masterizado por Mike Marciano en Systems Two, Brooklyn, NY, el 29 de abril de 2014.
Productores ejecutivos: Denny Abrams & E. Solla.
Productor artístico: E. Solla.
Asistente: Alejo Solla.
Diseño y fotografías: Anna Yatskevich.

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Emilio Solla New York, New York

Latin Grammy Winner 2020 and multi-Grammy nominee, Argentine pianist-composer Emilio Solla has released 13 albums as a leader. Considered one of the most unique composers worldwide in the Tango-Jazz stream. "La Novena", Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Arrangement 2019. "Second Half", nominated for a Grammy as Best Latin Jazz Album 2015. "Puertos" Latin Grammy Winner 2020 Best Latin Jazz ... more