“[…] bassist André Carvalho, whom you should get to know”
Nate Chinen in Take 5 | WBGO
“Of Fragility and Impermanence” is out!
It's with great joy that I finally share my newest album “Of Fragility and Impermanence” now available on most digital streaming platforms. Accompanying the release is a promo video, created by my dear friend and fantastic director Bruno Carnide.
“Of Fragility and Impermanence” is my reflection on fragility, change and passing of time. The album is out on Robalo Music and it has the support of Fundação GDA, Antena2 and Centro Musibéria, featuring José Soares, Raquel Reis, Samuel Gapp, João Hasselberg and myself.
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Deeply grateful to JazzTrail for hearing the emotions woven into Of Fragility and Impermanence.
This work is born from moments of fragility, of impermanence, and of quiet reflection — and it feels profoundly moving to see that resonance reflected back through attentive listening.
“Flawlessly arranged, “Of Fragility and Impermanence” is emotive and layered without becoming ponderous. The ensemble plays as a true collective, bringing Carvalho’s vision to life with honesty, musical depth, and imagination. It is an album to be discovered slowly, preferably in the quiet of the night.”
“Portuguese bassist and composer André Carvalho releases “Of Fragility and Impermanence”, a collection of 12 tracks that firmly situates itself on the left side of the jazz spectrum.”
Read full review here.
“Carvalho leva ao palco uma obra que convida à escuta profunda e à contemplação, confirmando um percurso artístico cada vez mais consistente e justamente reconhecido.”
I had a great time talking with CoffeePaste about the new album “Of Fragility and Impermanence”. Great questions which took me on a trip to discuss what’s behind my latest project.
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“[…] resulta um posicionamento “nem, nem” que nos desconcerta, mas também se torna numa delícia, deixando-nos à vontade para fazermos qualquer interpretação.”
“[…] resulta um posicionamento “nem, nem” que nos desconcerta, mas também se torna numa delícia, deixando-nos à vontade para fazermos qualquer interpretação.”
Interview for Gerador, where I talk about “Lost in Translation”, its genesis, the recording and the whole process.
Cerebral e sensorial, Lost In Translation não pode ser meramente rotulado como free jazz ou pós-bop – aparententemente, o tipo de jazz que compõe este disco é, também ele, intraduzível.
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“Of Fragility and Impermanence" LP, features some of the the compositions of the CD version, with a beautiful artwork by Maria Bouza, including a inlay with my liner notes.
José Soares (saxophone), Raquel Reis (cello), Samuel Gapp (piano), André Carvalho (double bass), João Hasselberg (electronic)
With the support of: Antena2, Fundação GDA and Centro Musibéria
After the very well received “Lost in Translation”, André Carvalho continues his journey through the world of untranslatable words with a sequel.
Carvalho states that “you’ve certainly come across concepts for which we don't have a word in our language. This does not mean that it does not exist in another language and that another culture has created a term for such a concept. Learning such words can be a way for us to be able to express ourselves better, see the world through the eyes of others and have a greater awareness of the outside and inner world”. According to the bassist and composer, his fascination for untranslatable words started as a mere curiosity, but quickly became something compelling and, therefore, it made perfect sense to continue the project.
In this sequel, Carvalho reunites the trio formed by saxophonist José Soares and guitarist André Matos, his usual collaborators. Elected “Editor of 2022”, the Portuguese label Clean Feed Records will release “Lost in Translation - Vol. II" in March 31, 2023.
Described by Carvalho as a “contemplative, intimate and at the same time rough album”, this new volume will have seven compositions by its leader and one by André Matos, where improvisation, spontaneity and timbre-textural exploration are at the center of the trios’ sound. Returning to the idea that learning untranslatable words can be a bridge between cultures, the new album will include compositions inspired by words from languages such as Farsi, Hausa or Finnish.
When talking about “Lost in Translation”, André mentions an iconic quote by Wittgenstein: “the limits of my language mean the limits of my world”. André says he really believes in this and that for him, when we learn new words, our conscience becomes more sensitive to others, we become more empathetic and our world becomes richer.
The new album has the support of Antena2, Companhia de Actores and Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tiago de Sousa, Carvalho will also release several videos of the trio made by Pedro Caldeira and with photography by João Hasselberg and assistance by Martim Torres.
Carvalho also shares that, because this subject is so special to him, he is working on a documentary with director Pedro Caldeira, which will involve the contributions of various linguists, anthropologists, psychologists, as well as accompanying the trio from its genesis to the recording and music performance.
credits
released March 31, 2023
José Soares - saxophone
André Matos - guitar
André Carvalho - double bass
Recorded at the Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço, Lisbon, on July 11-
13, 2022.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tiago de Sousa.
Produced by André Carvalho and Tiago de Sousa.
Executive production by Pedro Costa for Trem Azul.
Artwork by Travassos.
All tracks composed by André Carvalho except "Poronkusema" by André Matos.
After the very well received “Lost in Translation”, André Carvalho continues his journey through the world of untranslatable words with a sequel.
Carvalho states that “you’ve certainly come across concepts for which we don't have a word in our language. This does not mean that it does not exist in another language and that another culture has created a term for such a concept. Learning such words can be a way for us to be able to express ourselves better, see the world through the eyes of others and have a greater awareness of the outside and inner world”. According to the bassist and composer, his fascination for untranslatable words started as a mere curiosity, but quickly became something compelling and, therefore, it made perfect sense to continue the project.
In this sequel, Carvalho reunites the trio formed by saxophonist José Soares and guitarist André Matos, his usual collaborators. Elected “Editor of 2022”, the Portuguese label Clean Feed Records will release “Lost in Translation - Vol. II" in March 31, 2023.
Described by Carvalho as a “contemplative, intimate and at the same time rough album”, this new volume will have seven compositions by its leader and one by André Matos, where improvisation, spontaneity and timbre-textural exploration are at the center of the trios’ sound. Returning to the idea that learning untranslatable words can be a bridge between cultures, the new album will include compositions inspired by words from languages such as Farsi, Hausa or Finnish.
When talking about “Lost in Translation”, André mentions an iconic quote by Wittgenstein: “the limits of my language mean the limits of my world”. André says he really believes in this and that for him, when we learn new words, our conscience becomes more sensitive to others, we become more empathetic and our world becomes richer.
The new album has the support of Antena2, Companhia de Actores and Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tiago de Sousa, Carvalho will also release several videos of the trio made by Pedro Caldeira and with photography by João Hasselberg and assistance by Martim Torres.
Carvalho also shares that, because this subject is so special to him, he is working on a documentary with director Pedro Caldeira, which will involve the contributions of various linguists, anthropologists, psychologists, as well as accompanying the trio from its genesis to the recording and music performance.
CREDITS
released March 31, 2023
José Soares - saxophone
André Matos - guitar
André Carvalho - double bass
Recorded at the Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço, Lisbon, on July 11-
13, 2022.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tiago de Sousa.
Produced by André Carvalho and Tiago de Sousa.
Executive production by Pedro Costa for Trem Azul.
Artwork by Travassos.
All tracks composed by André Carvalho except "Poronkusema" by André Matos.
“Lost in Translation” trio first album, inspired by untranslatable words. The double LP features all the compositions in the CD, with a beautiful artwork by Margarida Girão.
José Soares (saxophone), André Matos (guitar), André Carvalho (double bass)
With the support of: Antena2, Fundação GDA, Companhia de Actores, Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço
Inspired by untranslatable words, “Lost in Translation” is my 4th album as leader, featuring José Soares, André Matos and João Almeida (special guest on 3 tracks). It’s out on Outside in Music and was supported by Fundação GDA, Antena2, Companhia de Actores and Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço.
Artwork by Margarida Girão
Mix and Master by Tiago de Sousa
"Lost in Translation - Songbook" features all the compositions that make part of the album “Lost in Translation”. Inspired by untranslatable words, “Lost in Translation” is the forth album of André Carvalho and features José Soares (saxophone), André Matos (guitar) and João Almeida (trumpet) as special guest.
"Lost in Translation - Songbook" features all the compositions that make part of the album “Lost in Translation”. Inspired by untranslatable words, “Lost in Translation” is the forth album of André Carvalho and features José Soares (saxophone), André Matos (guitar) and João Almeida (trumpet) as special guest.
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“Of Fragility and Impermanence" CD, with a beautiful artwork by Maria Bouza.
José Soares (saxophone), Raquel Reis (cello), Samuel Gapp (piano), André Carvalho (double bass), João Hasselberg (electronic)
With the support of: Antena2, Fundação GDA and Centro Musibéria