Label:Areito – LD 4505
Country:Cuba
Used LP 1988
Disc:VG+ (light surface noise/crackling, looks very clean, not very serious)
Jacket:VG+ (tiny scuffs, stamp on back, not bad condition)
Cuban saxophonist Miguel Villafruela, born in 1955, studied at a local art college and after graduating from the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied abroad, expanded his activities internationally. He is known as Cuba's first classical saxophone player, combining European technique and delicacy with Latin improvisation. This 1988 album, a sequel to the first album in 1986, contains a wider variety of songs, including originals, and gives the impression of greater freedom, from dynamic to graceful. The opening track with pianist Andres Alen and the avant feeling “Final” are highlights of the album. We also recommend this album. It's a little bit crackling.
1955年生まれ、地元の美術大学で学び留学先のパリ音楽院を卒業後は国際的に活動の幅を広げたキューバ人サックス奏者Miguel Villafruela。ヨーロッパの技術と繊細さにラテンの即興性を融合させたキューバ初のクラシック・サックスの演奏者として知られています。86年の初作の続編となるこの88年作ではオリジナルを含むよりヴァラエティな楽曲を収録。ダイナミズムな曲から優雅な曲までより自由度が増したような印象。A面のピアニストAndres Alenとの共演曲や前衛的な"FINAL"は聴き所。こちらも推薦の内容です。少しチリパチします。
A1 - Sonata Para Saxfono Soprano y Piano - Allegro
A3 - Sonata Para Saxfono Soprano y Piano - Allegro Motto
B1 - Sonata op. 19 Para Saxofon Alto y Piano - Con vigor
B2 - Sonata op. 19 Para Saxofon Alto y Piano - Con tranquilidad
B6 - Final
