The virtuosic Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba's first recording to be issued in the U.S. is still one of his best. With strong accompaniment from bassist Charlie Haden (one of his early champions) and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Rubalcaba is in frequently exciting form throughout these performances. Highlights include an outstanding investigation of "Besame Mucho,""Giant Steps," Ornette Coleman's beautiful "The Blessing," and an unusual treatment given to Bill Evans'"Blue in Green." - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Circuito (G. Rubalcaba)
02. Sandino (C. Haden)
03. Besame Mucho (Skylar/Velazquez)
04. Giant Steps (J. Coltrane)
05. Sin Remedio, El Mar (G. Rubalcaba)
06. Silver Hollow (J. DeJonette)
07. Blessing, The (O. Coleman)
08. Blue In Green (B. Evans)
09. Sinpunto Y Contracopa (G. Rubalcaba)
10. Mima (G. Rubalcaba)
GONZALO RUBALCABA piano
CHARLIE HADEN bass
JACK DeJOHNETTE drums
Recorded May 12-15, 1991 at McClear Place, Toronto, Canada
Blue Note - CDP 7 97197 2