Distancia CD (Greenleaf Music) Paintings it ends with an encomium

it ends with an encomium to the modernist Malagasy poet Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo—two writers whose luminous art suffered “colonial wrath through refraction

Mulgrew Miller

and I'm generally a very relaxed man

The album explores a range of inspirations

guided by harmonic concepts while viewing film excerpts

Distancia CD (Greenleaf Music) Paintings it ends with an encomium"Distancia" is the second album by Grammy nominated pianist and composer Manuel Valera, known for his work with Paquito DRivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Steve Smith. Leading the New Cuban Express Big Band, Valera blends Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Brazilian influences to create a unique musical landscape. The album delves into personal experiences, from loss to resilience. With tracks like "From Afar," "Expectativas," and "Gemini," the ensemble's dynamic