“Untranslatable words, an inexhaustible source of inspiration that embodies the sequel to my trio’s first album”. This is how bassist and composer André Carvalho defines his new album “Lost in Translation - Vol. II”.
Carvalho is joined by the usual members of his trio: José Soares (saxophone) and André Matos (guitar) on the second single of “Lost in Translation - Vol. II”. Of German origin, “Waldeinsamekeit” is an untranslatable word that means “the feeling of being alone in the woods.”.
Carvalho is joined by the usual members of his trio: José Soares (saxophone) and André Matos (guitar) on the first single of “Lost in Translation - Vol. II”. Of Hausa origin, a language spoken in the heart of Africa, “Tagumi” is an untranslatable word that means “to rest the head on one hand or knee in an act of reflection or introspection or simply resting.
“Wrong Journal: First” is a beautiful magazine about people and places created by Ricardo Galésio. I was lucky to create the soundtrack that accompanies its first issue, along side João Carreiro on the guitar. Find out more about Wrong Journal here.
Inspired by untranslatable words, “Lost in Translation” is my forth album as leader, released by the American label Outside in Music in October 2021. Recorded in December 2020, it features José Soares (saxophone) and André Matos (guitar) and was supported by GDA Foundation, Antena2, Companhia de Actores and Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço. As a special guest, João Almeida (trumpet), joins the trio on 3 compositions.
The cycle of music includes compositions inspired by more than 10 languages from all over the world, including Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit and Wagiman (only spoken by 2 people in the world!).
Praised by the media as “a sonic study in contrasts” (NYJazzRecords), André’s Grammy considered album The Garden of Earthly Delights was recently released on Outside in Music. The 11 movement suite, performed by a 6 person combo, is named after its inspiration, the cryptic painting by medieval Flemish painter Hieronymus Bosch.
Carvalho’s second album was supported by the GDA Foundation and features Jorge Reis (soprano and alto saxophone), Zé Maria (tenor saxophone), Bruno Santos (guitar), Jeffery Davis (vibraphone), Óscar Graça (piano), André Carvalho (double bass), João Rijo (drums), André Santos (guitar) and Ricardo Toscano (alto saxophone).
Winner of the “Carlos Paredes” prize 2011, André Carvalho’s debut album, features Zé Maria (saxophone), Bruno Santos (guitar), Filipe Melo (piano) and João Rijo (drums).
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Gonçalo Sousa’s tribute to the legendary Toots Thielemans, live at the Hot Clube de Portugal.
With the support of GDA and Antena 2, André B. Silva released on March 18, through Clean Feed Records, Mt. Meru - A spiritual and introspective journey to a universe made of mountains, celestial bodies and powder of dreams.
“Outside in Music Live at Pinch Recording Volume 2” provides nine original compositions from ten bandleader/composers on the Outside in Music roster, recorded live at Long Island City recording studio Pinch Recording. The project is a collaboration between OiM and Pinch to feature the artistry of the composers and feature new additions to the studio’s arsenal of equipment to be able to capture acoustic jazz at its best.
André Matos on his album:
“These are 4 volumes of a project I called On The Shortness Of Life. During the month of April 2021 I asked friends that I happened to be in touch with, to send me one or two tracks improvising on their instruments. I then recorded myself over, resulting in what could be called a “remote duo”. Only on a couple numbers I was the source and friends played over what I had sent them. There is no written music. The title "On The Shortness Of Life" is a nod to the writings of stoic roman philosopher Seneca, and it became the title for the longest track on the whole album!”
“Outside in Music Live at Pinch Recording” (OiM 1927) provides seven original compositions from seven bandleader/composers on the Outside in Music roster, recorded live at Long Island City recording studio Pinch Recording.
Jazz with an European spirit, diverse but globally identified, either because of its “classical” feeling, or because it incorporates popular or folk motifs, like the “blasmusik” of the German fanfares. Curious enough?
Featuring: Martin Schick (voice), Pierre Borel (alto saxophone and bass clarinet), Philipp Gropper (tenor and soprano saxophone), Lars Arens (trombone), Martin Stupka (viola), Diethard Krause (cello), André Carvalho (double bass), Christian Lillinger (drums) and Sascha Henkel (guitar and composition).
