Rayuela the legendary 1963 spanish novel by the great argentinean writer, julio cortazar had an equally illustrious incarnation in english in 1966 as hopscotch when gregory rabassa translated it into that language both the spanish original and the english version, which won the national book award in the category for both cortazar and rabassa, set the art world aflame with by touching the. Saxophonistcomposer miguel zenon and esta plena live at the jazz. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipient of a. His originals show surprising maturity, with the individual. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship and a macarthur fellowship.
From the opening selection of miguel zenons awake, his fourth cd as a leader, the alto saxophonist demonstrates his diverse musical mind. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Coqs 2011 album rayuela, coled with saxophonist miguel zenon, was inspired by julio cortazars novel of the same title. The magical sound of miguel zenons saxophone chicago tribune. About miguel zenon this young musician and composer is at once reestablishing the artistic, cultural, and social tradition of jazz while creating an entirely new jazz language for the 21st century. Half of the albums songs were written by zenon and the other. Rayuela, the first recorded collaboration between zenon and the lissome french pianist laurent coq, takes on the 1963 argentine novel of the same name, a book whose streamofconsciousness narrative interrogates conflicts between liberation and dependence, order and entropy. Rayuela sunnyside records 2012, is a collaboration with french. Vijay iyer trio and the miguel zenon quartet concert at berklee. Miguel zenon alto saxophone laurent coq piano dana leong cello, trombone dan weiss drums, tabla, percussion the music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, by. One could go on and on about rayuela s format, but its the music inside that preserves the album as its own entity. His originals show surprising maturity, with the individual pieces sounding like part of a larger work, while zenons imaginative solos also belie his tender years. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, and the recipien.
Miguel zenon alto saxophone laurent coq piano dana leong cello, trombone dan weiss drums, tabla, percussion the music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, by the argentine writer julio cortizar. Since then, zenon has returned to the book on numerous occasions. Courtesy of the artist the new quartet album by alto saxophonist miguel zenon and pianist laurent coq is called rayuela, which means hopscotch. Rayuela sunnyside records 2012, a collaboration with french pianistcomposer laurent coq. Miguel zenon presents tipico by miguel zenon kickstarter. Miguel zenon journeys into his puerto rican identity, via. Liner notes printed on container in english and spanish. It was inspired by the literary masterpiece of the same name by argentinean writer julio. Welcome to our website you can find more information about sonero. Jun 25, 2015 miguel zenon, winner of a macarthur fellowship, draws a distinctive sound from his alto saxophone.
The music of ismael rivera and the rest of our recordings on the music section. Multiple grammy nominee, guggenheim and macarthur fellow. Miguel zenon and laurent coq play hopscotch wcbe 90. Edmar castaneda with gonzalo rubalcaba and miguel zenon cd release. The magical sound of miguel zenons saxophone chicago. Aug 27, 2012 one could go on and on about rayuelas format, but its the music inside that preserves the album as its own entity. The alternative ordering of the book s chapters suggests an analogy with shuffle play, and the albums packaging quietly suggests at least a couple more ways to. Miguel zenon and laurent coq play hopscotch wgcu news. Miguel zenon born december 30, 1976 is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator.
Rayuela by miguel zenon laurent coq, released 31 july 2012 1. The music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, by the. The album which features the award winning miguel zenon quartet boldly reimagines. Saxophonist miguel zenon has distinguished himself by combining latin traditions especially from his native puerto rico with adroit, forwardthinking jazz. Miguel zenon and laurent coq play hopscotch wbur news. Each composition is meant to represent a character or episode from the book container.
The album features original music by zenon, which was specifically written for the members of the quartet and. The music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, hopscotch in english by the argentine writer julio cortazar. Inspired by julio cortazas sweeping and influential novel, rayuela pantheon, 1963, pianist laurent coq and saxophonist miguel zenon transform parts of the. Miguel zenon born december 30, 1976 is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band. Both the spanish original and the english version, which won the national book award in the category for both cortazar and rabassa, set. Most of the compositions miguel zenon and laurent coq wrote for their album rayuela are inspired by the novels characters or episodes, but they also confront its form. Miguel zenon, laurent coq rayuela 2012, cd discogs. Julio cortazars book rayuela is expansive, smart, breezy, romantic and occasionally reminiscent of a disturbing dream.
The puerto rican songbook marsalis music, 2011 miguel zenon, esta plena marsalis music, 2009 miguel zenon, jibaro marsalis music, 2005 photo credit courtesy of miguel zenon. Zenon came across the authors broadest work, rayuela hopscotch, in the late 90 s. Join facebook to connect with miguel zenon and others you may know. Miguel zenon quartet live at the village vanguard 5. Based on a book that gave the freedom to approach the story in different ways, so it goes on rayeula that complexities and wrinkles are woven into the. It was inspired by the literary masterpiece of the same name by argentinean writer julio cortazar hopscotch in english and the compositions on the recording look to translate some of the most memorable characters and passages from the book into. He is a multiple grammy award nominee, 1 and the recipient of a guggenheim fellowship 2 and a macarthur fellowship. Also check out the schedule section for upcoming dates and projects. Miguel zenon and laurent coq, rayuela julio cortazars book rayuela is expansive, smart, breezy, romantic and occasionally reminiscent of a disturbing dream. Based on the literary work rayuela by argentinean writer julio cortazar, laurent coq and miguel zenon have created a beautifully textured album. Rayuela the legendary 1963 spanish novel by the great argentinean writer, julio cortazar had an equally illustrious incarnation in english in 1966 as hopscotch when gregory rabassa translated it into that language. Based on a book that gave the freedom to approach the story in different ways, so it goes on rayeula that complexities and wrinkles are woven into the fabric of beautifully textured music.
Miguel zenon and laurent coq rayuela mp3 sunnyside, 2012 the music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, by the argentine writer julio cortazar. Miguel zenon and laurent coq rayuela sunnyside, 2012. Its named for julio cortazars novel, the fragmented tale of a. With rayuela, zenon once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the best jazz musicians and one of the most creative minds in music today. Miguel zenon is a puerto rican alto saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator. Miguel zenon, dan weiss and dana leong in performance with miguel zenon at the inter american university of puerto rico. Saxophonist miguel zenon interviewed at all about jazz.
Its a distinctive approach that has garnered him numerous accolades, multiple grammy nominations, and several fellowships, including a 2008 guggenheim. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Original music for the miguel zenon quartet, inspired by the sound weve developed as a working band over the past 15 years. We have also included a section specifically focused on caravana cultural. This masterpiece has long provided me with an immense amount of inspiration and ideas, forging a possibility for what art could be. Mar 09, 2019 rayuela sunnyside records 2012, a collaboration with french pianistcomposer laurent coq. Apr 25, 2019 rayuela, the first recorded collaboration between zenon and the lissome french pianist laurent coq, takes on the 1963 argentine novel of the same name, a book whose streamofconsciousness narrative interrogates conflicts between liberation and dependence, order and entropy. Zenon has released many albums as a band leader and appeared on over 70 recordings as a sideman. Miguel zenon read more about this and other grammys news at. Tipico miel music, 2017 celebrates the miguel zenon quartet, his working band of more than 15 years, which includes venezuelan pianist luis perdomo, austrian bassist hans glawischnig and fellow puerto rican drummer henry cole. Miguel zenon and laurent coq have an old fashioned, silky smooth approach they. Rayuela sunnyside records 2012, is a collaboration with french pianistcomposer laurent coq.
Oct 08, 2016 miguel zenon is raising funds for miguel zenon presents tipico on kickstarter. Rayuela with miguel zenon the music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, hopscotch in english by the argentine writer julio cortazar. Review and photographs by wilbert sostre with the original group that recorded his most recent album rayuela, puerto rican altoist virtuoso miguel zenon took the stage of the inter. Inspired by the book rayuela, by the argentine writer julio cortazar. The new quartet album by alto saxophonist miguel zenon and pianist laurent coq is called rayuela, which means hopscotch. Miguel zenon, dan weiss and dana leong in performance with miguel zenon at the inter american university of puerto rico with the original group that recorded his most recent album rayuela, puerto rican altoist virtuoso miguel zenon took the stage of the inter american university of puerto rico.
Jul 31, 2012 miguel zenon and laurent coq rayuela mp3 sunnyside, 2012 the music on this recording was inspired by the book rayuela, by the argentine writer julio cortazar. He was struck by the novel, especially its form which allows the reader to. A collaboration with french pianistcomposer laurent coq, this album was inspired on the book of the same name by argentinean writer julio cortazar. Their approach to translating the novel into music ranges from thematic interpretations of the book s subject matter to literal notations based on the letters.
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