INVISIBLE REVIEW # 4:this project should be on the top shelf of every serious collector’s library...

CD Reviews: Invisible/Luis Munoz: Pelin Music (2010)
Posted by: editoron Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 03:33 PM
The Flip Side
by Karl Stober

One afternoon I sat listening to a cut called “Hymn” for the first time. I was taken in by a very rare musical moment for me. I was at a loss for explanation and comprehension of the beauty this piece afforded me. I listen to so many pieces of music this rarely occurs, this time it did! By the passion, heart, and gentle feel of musician Luis Munoz, he has what I would call a “heavy with promise execution of sound,” stimulated from the heart and escorted by the soul…Bravo Sir!....

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LIVE AT "MY FLORIST" IN VENTURA, CA. 3/19/10

(All photos by Rob Hoffman Music & Soundscape Entertainment
(805) 968-9642) Thanks Rob!!!!!!!!!!!

LIVE AT "MY FLORIST" IN VENTURA, CA. 3/19/10

NEXT PERFORMANCE: TONIGHT, LIVE AT "MY FLORIST" IN VENTURA CA

Luis Muñoz Jazz Sextet next performance: Tonight, Friday, March 19, from 7 to 10:00 PM at "My Florist" 76 South Oak St. in Ventura, CA. Featuring Jonathan Dane on trumpet, Brad Dutz on percussion and marimba, Tom Etchart on bass, George Friedenthal on piano and Narciso Sotomayor on guitar. For more info: (805)653-0003. Concert is FREE!!!

TODAY IS THE OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE OF MY "INVISIBLE" CD, ON CITY HALL RECORDS

TODAY IS THE OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE OF MY "INVISIBLE" CD, ON CITY HALL RECORDS/PELIN MUSIC!!!!
IT CAN NOW BE PURCHASED WORLDWIDE (AMAZON.CON,CDBABY, ITUNES, BARNES & NOBLE, BORDERS, CITYHALLRECORDS.COM, LUISMUNOZ.NET,CDWOW, EBAY, CDUNIVERSE, ETC.)

A+ to the music and the performances! Highly recommended! (Lee Prosser. Jazzreview.com)

Set your CD player to stunning! (Paula Edelstein, jazz.suite101.com)

No doubt Munoz's latest release will continue to cement his reputation as one of the finest and most creative Latin Jazz artists alive, as Invisible is a luminous work full of beautiful subtlety and life spirit (Brad Walseth, jazzchicago.net)

"INVISIBLE" REVIEW #3 IS IN:One of my favorite albums so far this year.

Luis Munoz - "Invisible"
(Pelin Music)
Acclaimed Costa Rican composer/producer/percussionist/pianist Luis Munoz's work has been rightfully hailed worldwide, with his previous two releases Vida (2004) and Of Soul and Shadow (2007) receiving excellent reviews and numerous awards. No doubt Munoz's latest release will continue to cement his reputation as one of the finest and most creative Latin Jazz artists alive, as Invisible is a luminous work full of beautiful subtlety and life spirit. The shimmering "Adam's Dream" starts this wonderful musical journey off with a peaceful, yet insistent pull - somewhat reminiscent of the relaxed vibe engendered by Danilo Perez and Claus Ogerman on Across a Crystal Sea. This delicious atmosphere continues on "Luz Del Sur" - which manages to merge island marimbas and percussion with pedal steel guitar and Ennio Morricone soundtrack trumpet (by Jonathan Dane) in a manner so natural you wonder why everyone doesn't do it. Munoz's production stars, and his arrangements are colorful and precise as a fine watercolor. "Sobrevivencia" is upbeat and somewhat more traditional Latin Jazz sounding (albeit with Munoz's complexities) and features the brilliant David Binney (a huge South and Central American music fan) on a slippery waterfall alto solo. The rest of the album maneuvers nicely between twilight shades (with great nylon-string guitar work by Chris Judge) to original takes on modern Latin jazz (Ron Kalina's chromatic harmonica is a treat on "Marantial"), with even a delightful tango (with violin by Laura Hackstein and Munoz on piano and alto flute) to end the album. But perhaps the centerpiece of Invisible - which is dedicated to the sick, poor and homeless - the invisible among us - is the inspiring, gospel-influenced "Hymn" with Lois Mahalia on vocals - which offers up a soaring positive note of hope that is much appreciated in these dark times. One of my favorite albums so far this year.
Brad Walseth (Jazzchicago.net)

OUR NEXT PERFORMANCE:3/19/10 AT "MY FLORIST" IN VENTURA, CA

Luis Muñoz Jazz Sextet next performance: , Friday, March 19, from 7 to 10:00 PM at "My Florist" 76 South Oak St. in Ventura, CA. Featuring Jonathan Dane on trumpet, Brad Dutz on percussion and marimba, Tom Etchart on bass, George Friedenthal on piano and Narciso Sotomayor on guitar. For more info: (805)653-0003. Concert is FREE!!!

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

5 IMAGES FROM LAST NIGHT'S GIG/FULL HOUSE AGAIN,THANKS!!

1) Once upon a time...2)Tom, turn around, the audience is behind you. 3) Sleeping on the job. 4)Going acoustic! 5)"My Florist, a beautiful venue! We'll be back there on 3/19/10, at 7:00 PM

VENTURA COUNTY STAR INTERVIEW

Just prior to tonight's performance! Just click on post title (Ventura...), in order to go to article and read more...

NEXT PERFORMANCE:TONIGHT 3/5/10 at 7:00 PM, FREE CONCERT

Luis Muñoz Jazz Sextet next performance: Tonight, Friday, March 5, from 7 to 10:00 PM at "My Florist" 76 South Oak St. in Ventura, CA. Featuring Jonathan Dane on trumpet, Brad Dutz on percussion and marimba, Tom Etchart on bass, George Friedenthal on piano and Narciso Sotomayor on guitar. For more info: (805)653-0003. Concert is FREE!!!

GALLO PINTO!!

Gallo Pinto, "the" typical, ultimate Costa Rican dish, prepared it and had it last night with avocado slices and roasted hot chiles, eaten in CR for breakfast lunch or dinner...still addicted to it!!!! Yummy!!!!