ABOUT THE ALBUM

With JARDINEROS (Gardeners), Cuban multi-instrumentalist and improvisor Hery Paz summons two kindred spirits from his diaspora, Román Díaz (percussion/voice) and Francisco Mela (drums) to search beyond the forms and codes of traditional Cuban musical structures. The trio reimagines syncretic, rhythmic and poetic materials transforming them into personal improvisational and instrumental practice. Far from ritualism or mysticism, from cliches and folkloric preservation, this phonogram is a poetic declaration to freedom, a landscaping of new grounds for uncompromising dialogs among Cuban Improvisers.

Hery Paz
Jardineros (feat. Román Díaz & Francisco Mela)

Hery Paz: Tenor Saxophone/Flute/Piano/Corneta China
Francisco Mela: Drums
Román Díaz: Percussion/Voice

Recorded in New York
Release August 25, 2023
Total time 43 mins
Catalogue number 5931

Artwork by Hery Paz
Graphic design by Mark Smith

Tracklisting
1   Calle Libertad 1:59
2   Jardineros 7:18
3   Arroyo Lajas 7:24
4   El Real de las Palmas 6:04 
5   Conga Espirituana 4:07
6   Miel de la Tierra 6:11
7   Lenguas del Tambor 0:57
8   Comunión 4:07
9   Pensamiento 3:03
10 Barrio del Jobo 1:45

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goes to the musicians

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