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“Latin bandleaders these days are making music that becomes simultaneously more modern and more ancient. “Jazzambia” by the Puerto Rican percussionist Paoli Mejías, is the latest proof. It’s exciting to see where it goes” - NEW YORK TIMES "Transcending Expectations" - DOWNBEAT "It's his work as a leader that best reflects the importance of Mejías as a force within and beyond Latin music." - DRUM! MAGAZINE "Paoli Mejias transcends the conventions of mainstream jazz, creating a rich tapestry of original, Latin-flavored, improvisational music" - JAZZ IMPROV "This exceptional session [Transcend] is his follow-up effort to his 2005 Latin Grammy nominated release Mi Tambor, and it exceeds all expectations" - JAZZIZ |
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Latin Grammy nominee Paoli Mejias is a distinguished master percussionist from Puerto Rico, ranked among the best in both Latin jazz and salsa. As a bandleader Paoli fuses straight-ahead jazz with African, Mediterranean & Caribbean folkloric rhythms to create a new dimension of Latin jazz that is global, energetic, and modern. Performing for more than 20 years along side Latin jazz legends like Tito Puente, Dave Samuels, Dave Valentin, Paquito d'Rivera, Chick Corea, David Sanchez and Danilo Perez, who all have called on Paoli for his unique blend of melodic sensitivity and blinding technique. Paoli also gained international recognition while touring the largest jazz festivals as Eddie Palmieri's side-man for more than a decade. Now Paoli is at the vanguard of Latin jazz as leader of his own Quintet; his debut as bandleader on his first self-produced CD “Mi Tambor” was so successful he received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album. Showered with positive press and accolades from the worldwide jazz community, Paoli’s transition from sideman to focal point was explosive. His 2006 follow-up release “Transcend” features some of the New York Latin jazz scene's finest: Miguel Zenón, Antonio Sánchez, Luis Perdomo, Jaleel Shaw, & Hans Glawischnig, all of whom also recorded on his 3rd CD "JAZZAMBIA" released November of 2008.
Paoli's latest project
“PAOLI MEJIAS DE JAZZAMBIA A MI TAMBOR EL CONCIERTO” released on Blu-ray
in the fall of 2011, is a concert of Paoli performing with the best
musicians in Puerto Rico many songs from his 3 CDs, and new songs he
has written. This live recording is a captivating musical journey of
Paoli’s evolution as musician, bandleader, and composer. Paoli
documents a historical moment in Latin jazz, celebrating the
diversity of his Puerto Rican heritage and showcasing the rich
talent of the new generation of musicians in Puerto Rico.
**NOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY** http://www.filmbaby.com/films/5914 A live concert of Paoli performing with the best musicians in Puerto Rico songs from all 3 of his CDs, and new surprises. |
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© Juan Figueroa |
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© Martin Cohen |
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Bookings & Management: Sarah Vogel 206.966.2772 |
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