VAN ASSELT/VISTEL PROJECT
TIERRA A LA VISTA
Showcase Van Asselt/Vistel Project
The musical collaboration between Dutch pianist Edgar van Asselt and Cuban trumpeter Jorge Vistel arose when they met by chance at a jam session in Madrid. They were inspired by each others playing which fueled their musical encounter rapidly into a new project, based on their original compositions.
Tierra a la Vista features eight new compositions and was backed by a great Cuban rhythm section
consisting of Reinier ‘El Negron’ Llizarde on bass and Michael Olivera on drums, both members of Alfredo Rodriguez’ Invasion parade.
The album was released on the Spanish Fresh Sound label, well known for releasing top-notch musicians from the NY scene like Brad Mehldau and Esperanza Spaulding. Fresh Sound is also considered as one of the leading labels to release promising European projects.
Tierra a la Vista has received positive critics by magazines like Jazz Journal and Jazz Magazine:
The dozen of live performances the project has given so far, were praised for high-energy virtuosic playing, as well for lyrical playing of ballads.
Live concerts
In June 2015 Van Asselt and Vistel presented Tierra a la Vista at the following locations:
21 juni 14.00 JAM Nederland, Muziekschuur, Abcoude
24 juni 20.30 Azijnfabriek, Den Bosch
25 juni 21.00 Regentenkamer, Den Haag
27 juni 22.00 Jazzdag, Jazzmuseum Rotterdam
Line-up:
Jorge Vistel (trumpet), Edgar van Asselt (piano), Uli Glaszmann (bass), Niek de Bruijn (drums),
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The musical collaboration between Dutch pianist Edgar van Asselt and Cuban trumpeter Jorge Vistel arose when they met by chance at a jam session in Madrid. They were inspired by each others playing which fueled their musical encounter rapidly into a new project, based on their original compositions.
Tierra a la Vista features eight new compositions and was backed by a great Cuban rhythm section
consisting of Reinier ‘El Negron’ Llizarde on bass and Michael Olivera on drums, both members of Alfredo Rodriguez’ Invasion parade.
The album was released on the Spanish Fresh Sound label, well known for releasing top-notch musicians from the NY scene like Brad Mehldau and Esperanza Spaulding. Fresh Sound is also considered as one of the leading labels to release promising European projects.
Tierra a la Vista has received positive critics by magazines like Jazz Journal and Jazz Magazine:
- A formidable comping presence. Van Asselt is given to pensive moods, which contrasts with Vistel’s eagerness. – Jazz Journal (UK)
- These two excellent musical leaders have collected all the ingredients for a must-have CD! – Jarmo Hoogendijk
- Both musicians are musically very eloquent. Their instrumental composure is impressive. – Muziekwereld
- Van Asselt brings a lyrical discourse supporting the trumpet with harmonic depth and rhythmic assurance. The trumpet's sound is bold and persuasive. – Jazz Magazine (FR)
The dozen of live performances the project has given so far, were praised for high-energy virtuosic playing, as well for lyrical playing of ballads.
Live concerts
In June 2015 Van Asselt and Vistel presented Tierra a la Vista at the following locations:
21 juni 14.00 JAM Nederland, Muziekschuur, Abcoude
24 juni 20.30 Azijnfabriek, Den Bosch
25 juni 21.00 Regentenkamer, Den Haag
27 juni 22.00 Jazzdag, Jazzmuseum Rotterdam
Line-up:
Jorge Vistel (trumpet), Edgar van Asselt (piano), Uli Glaszmann (bass), Niek de Bruijn (drums),
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