Solid ‘Tradition’ with splashes of freshness, fun, and fire are what you’ll hear from the compositions and playing of trumpeter Pol Omedes on his wonderful new recording ¡Pura Vida!
The mostly original composition set and two classic Jazz Standards showcase his writing, arranging skills, and the bands finesse and solid communication. Omedes is also a vocalist on the opening track with another vocal feature from Helena Camps bringing even more variety to this recording!
Listen, listen, and listen some more as for sure you’ll enjoy this uplifting, groovin’, and deep music.
Dena DeRose
1. ¡Pura Vida! 05:03
2. My First Time in New York 05:13
3. Desconfination 04:03
4. Abrazos 05:37
5. Feu-me Cas! (Dedicada al Gran Doctor Rai Camps) 03:54
6. Stablemates 06:53
7. After George Floyd 04:30
8. Impro 4A (Hasta Siempre) 04:00
9. Naima 05:11
10. High Fly 05:00
Pol Omedes - trumpet, vocals
Pau Vidal - flute, tenor sax
Xavi Torres - piano
Giuseppe Campisi - bass
Xoan Sánchez - percussion
Joan Casares - drums
Special Guests:
Lluc Casares - tenor sax on ¡Pura Vida!
Helena Camps - vocals on Abrazos
Recorded at Vertigo Studios (Barcelona) on 7 and 8 September 2021
Mixed by Big Daddy Pein
Mastered by Aniol Bestit
Photo and artwork by Francesc Marty
