A Latin Jazz artist with a strong compositional sensibility looks at the big picture of their work and shapes a powerful setting that appropriately conveys their message. They strive for a clear emotional message and refined musicality, but they also understand the power and impact of tone, timbre, and texture in their pieces. They call upon sounds from South American and Caribbean cultures to reference tradition and history. Percussion speaks volumes about these cultures, and the choice of certain percussion instruments automatically leans the piece in a certain direction.
At the same time, common phrases, the use of traditional guitar sounds, and specific instrumentations can all mix together into a powerful blend. The artist also enhances their work with modern timbres, such as recording techniques, overdubbing, guitar effects, and etherial sounds. Jazz harmony and chromatic melody variations color the work’s musical content and references North American culture. The artist faces a bit of a balancing act as they decide which sonic elements should come into the forefront of their work.
It’s a vital decision for the artist that potentially defines the character of their work. Once an artist finds the right balance and mixes it with potent musicality as well as strong emotional ideas, they can send a powerful message. Vocalist Sofia Rei Koutsovitis captures that magical mixture of ideal setting and powerful musical content on Sube Azul, delivering a strong musical statement.
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