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“Time to Share…notable compendium of lively textures that journeys
across the times and delivers a gentle breeze of “Sabor y Son
tropical”. Is the pond of originality between the streams of the
prefabricated product. It takes a special kind of gift to deliver
notes with character, elaborated arrangements.”
His
rendition of “Caballo Viejo”, masterpiece of Venezuelan folklore,
gains new life with a percussion thread that invites to move and
remembers the songs that stands on its own, cleverly, respectfully
and well executed.
Los boleros, “Una Interpretación y Un Sentimiento” have a feel of
times gone by, grandiose dance halls with wooden floors that
illuminated with big orchestras playing the songs of the heart. Time
to Share is an addition worth having in any collection that ignores
the futile trends and charts of the here and now and grows slowly
waiting for the works that will stand the test of time.”
(Excerpts from review of the cd by Tony Velasco, producer and writer
in West
Hartford, Connecticut.)
Esteban Arrufatt, native from Puerto Rico. Coached in the music
field and highly motivated by Music Instructor, Mr. Tilo Cruz from
Puerto Rico. Started as a latin percussionist participating with “La
Super Orquesta de Puerto Rico”, which accompanied several artists in
Puerto Rico. Attended the Escuela Libre de Música Matos Paoli in
Caguas, PR. After moving to the United States, in 1997 graduated
from the Hartford Conservatory in the Jazz & Popular Music
Curriculum. Music Instructor for more than 10 years. Arranger and
composer. Esteban had the opportunity to work with one of the best
piano players in the world, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz; international
artist Daniel Salazar and many other local talented musicians and
bands.
Time to Share, first recording of Esteban’s Latin Jazz released in
2006. The music is a combination of latin and caribbean rhythms with
jazz, taking listeners in a journey through Latin America and the
Caribbean with a nice touch of latin jazz. Esteban played the piano,
bass and percussion. The recording includes seven of his original
composition, including a trumpet solo on track #10.
Featuring talented and professional musicians, such as: Andrés Yambó
from Puerto Rico (puerto rican cuatro); Jorge Fuentes (congas);
Edwín Rios (guitar); James “Chumley” Hunt (trumpet) and Chris Herbert
(tenor sax).
IT IS TIME TO SHARE!!! |
