The talented jazz guitarist Vinícius Gómes migrated from his native Brazil to Europe only back in 2018 but quickly developed bonds that fostered his musical growth. His key professional relationship and friendship came about when he met Barcelona-based saxophonist Santi de la Rubia, a bond that blossomed into a collaborative record.
Working together to write originals and assembling a quartet with drummer Jorge Rossy (Brad Mehldau) and bassist Doug Weiss (Chris Potter), Changes is a meeting of two minds and four aces.
We’re premiering a video above of the title track from this album of uniformly high quality. It’s a track that puts a lot of prowess on display starting with a composition that’s deceptive in how well it hides the complexities nested within it, making it easier to absorb and just enjoy without any effort. The litheness that everyone brings to it is a big reason why, starting with Weiss’ opening bass statement.
Gómes’ turn in the spotlight features fast but fluid lines while de la Rubia used his time to blow that tenor with the right amount of passion and soaring up with the brief key change. But the best moment occurs right in between those solos, when the two connect flawlessly on a knotted and rapid unison pattern.
Changes, the album, is now offered by Fresh Sound New Talent.
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