Motherland
Danilo Perez
Verve
Records
1. Intro
2. Suite For The Americas (Part 1)
3. Elegant Dance
4. Panafrica
5. Baile
6. Song To The Land
7. Suite For The Americas (Part 2)
8. Prayer
9. Overture
10. Rio To Panama
11. Panama Libre
12. Panama 2000
13. And Then...
Danilo
Perez Piano
Claudia Acuña Vocal
Greg Askew Percussion, Background Vocals
Aquiles Baez Acoustic Guitar
Brian Blade Drums
Louis Bauzo Percussion, Background Vocals
Richard Bona Vocal, Electric Bass
Richard Byrd Regina Carter Violin
Carlos Henriquez Acoustic Bass
Chris Potter Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Luisito Quintero Percussion, Triangle, Chimes
Kurt Rosenwinkel Electric Guitar
Antonio Sanchez Drums
Luciana Souza Vocal
Diego Urcola Trumpet
Ricaurte Villarreal Tamboura, Tambor Repicador
Tommy LiPuma Producer
Al Schmitt Engineer, Mixed Engineer
Motherland Catalog #3145439042 enhanced cd release date 9/19/2000 Verve Records
Danilo Perez Pianist extraordinaire Danilo Perez takes a bold leap forward as composer and arranger on Motherland, his debut release on Verve. Drawing from ethnic rhythms around the world, Danilo's provocative approach offers rich harmonies and flowing improvisations. Punctuated by the unique use of violin and vocals to deliver exotic melodies, Motherland has a refreshing and distinctive sound that still retains its roots in traditional jazz.
Danilo Perez builds a musical bridge linking the sounds and cultures of Africa, Brazil, Latin America, and the U.S. with those of his native Panama. Motherland is a vast and rich soundscape featuring inspired performances of depth and imagination from an international cast of 17 musicians.
Recorded by Al Schmitt and Bill Smith February 28 - March 3, 2000 at Avatar Studios, NYC. Assistant recording engineer: Rory Romano.Ê Mixed by Al Schmitt March 9-12, 2000 at Schnee Studios, N. Hollywood. Assistant mixing engineer: Koji Egawa. Mastered by Doug Sax at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, Ca.