Martina & Cía
Tute
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Smooth latin south-american jazz sounds by Daniel Martina, guitarist, composer and producer from Argentina.
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Daniel Martina begins studying music theory and folk guitar with a local teacher when he was nine.Then he studies in Rosario (Argentina) at the UNR School of Music (Nacional University of Rosario)and with Santiago G. Castelli, teacher of harmony and jazz improvisation.Later in Buenos Aires with the jazz guitarist and composer Armando Alonso (Dino Saluzzi´s guitarist).Furthermore, he's self-taught himself with the Berklee College of Music method (written by W. Leavitt)and he's followed several workshops held by the G.I.T. (M.I. in L.A.).He's also taken part in clinics held by: Pat Metheny, Chuck Wayne, George Benson, Scott Henderson, Jim Hall and Robben Ford.
He's participated at the music for the movie"El cumple" by the argentinean director Gustavo Postiglione and at the Networks collaborations: "Movimientos del Paraná" co-produced with Mathias Claus (Germany) and Peggy Morris(USA),"OAN CD Compilation-Jazz Vol 1" and "The jazz room CD
Compilation-Jazz mix Greatest Hits Vol 1" at: www.mathiasclaus.com , www.morriscode.com and www.spectrumrecords.com
*"TUTE" CD is his 2º work like leader with other great musicians guest like Jota Morelli on drums(Al Jarreau´s drummer),Emilio Maciel on soprano sax,Javier Lozano on piano and keyboards(Luis Salinas´keyboardist),Sandra Corizzo on vocals,etc.
*Artist description: Smooth Latin Jazz guitarist, composer and producer from Rosario (Argentina)
*Music style: Jazz
*Musical influences: Smooth jazz- Latin jazz- Fusion- Blues
*Artists influences: L.Salinas- G.Benson- W. Montgomery- C.Loeb- P.Metheny- E.Klugh- L.Carlton- L.Almeida- R.Ford
*OTHER WEBSITES:
www.cdbaby.com/martina
www.cafepress.com/danielmartina
http://go.berkleemusic.com/danielmartina
*Interview by Damiano Fusco at Session Musician:
Daniel Martina New CD "Tute" and more www.sessionmusician.com
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Great CD
author: Tom G.This is a great CD for a casual listener. I am not an authority on anything but a classy sound and this one has it. I am glad I discovered it.
From Argentina comes guitarist Daniel Martina...
author: Jeff CharneyFrom Argentina comes guitarist Daniel Martina with a project that merits checking out. You can tell by listening to him that he is heavily influenced by quite a few contemporary jazz guitarists like Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny and Pat Martino. You can also tell that Martina has done his homework on learning how to play his ax. Take the title track for instance. Very heart felt piece that shows he listens outside the lines and brings them back in to make it very contemporary. "Flora Stomp" has a Earl Klugh/Stanely Jordan groove. "Avutruca" is my favorite on the CD and might be the one that is most radio friendly. A medium tempo track with some nice sax work by Emilio Maciel gives it that "Smooth" edge. But more than just that, it has a small bit of a funky beat with Martina ripping of some nice licks. "Blues de la gabyota" is very bluezy. The recording ambience makes you feel like it was recorded in a club, though it wasn't. "Geriba" is more up tempo piece with Ana L. Esquive on vocals giving us a cross between a Sade sound only a bit more on the happy side. The words are not in English though, but that doesn't seem to matter. The song is infectious. The CD is given the thumbs up by Carmine C. D'aminco winner of 11 Grammy Awards and it is given the thumbs up by me saying that though not every song is a wonderful, some are and that it's worth listening too.
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author: J T Classic Soul USAM and C are all right with me and will be with you when you buy it for yourself!
Lee Prosser reviews "Tute" CD by Martina & Cia at JazzReview.com
author: Lee ProsserFeatured Artist: Daniel Martina - CD Title: Tute - Year: 2001 - Record Label: MPR - Style: Straight-Ahead / Classic - Musicians: Daniel Martina, composer, guitar. Various guest artists including Javier Lozano on piano. REVIEW: "TUTE" is classic, straight-ahead jazz with an infusion of smooth jazz motifs which makes it one of the outstanding guitar CD collections. Although the liner notes are not in English, it is the sound that matters! This flawless jazz recording will touch the hearts of many jazz listeners with its intimate honesty of sound, and the clean, vibrant performances. There are 12 selections. Songs include: "Tute," "Bimjo," "Zama del laurel," "Flora stomp," "Si...," "Avutruca," "Hechizo especial," "Blues de la gabyota," "Cancion para Valdes Alva," "Geriba," "Si...(instrumental version), and "Aires de Chapelco." This collection contains some of the best harmony and solo guitar work to come along this year, and each song is creative. Gaby Guglielmi adds her lovely voice to the song, "Si...," which is a gem of jazz expression. "TUTE", featuring the guitar artistry of Daniel Martina, is excellent in all aspects. Jazz guitar entertainment at its best. Artist's Website: http://www.mp3.com/danielmartina - Reviewed by: Lee Prosser
Chris Mann reviews "Tute" CD by Martina & Cia at Smooth and Soul
author: Chris Mann"Guitarist Daniel Martina studied at the School of Music at Rosario National University in his native Argentina.His musical training was furthered in Buenos Aires where he founded the jazz-fusion group Solobanda. He developed his writing and arranging talents with Solobanda, producing a demo with them.In 1987 he founded the Daniel Martina Quartet playing jazz standards but using guitar synthesizer-with them he recorded his second demo. Since 1996, he has led the band Martina & Company, which has combined traditional Argentinian music with modern jazz sounds.With that band he has recorded his first solo album "Tute" - which despite its up-to-the-minute sound, gets its title from a very traditional and cerebral card game. The title track is not any typical Latin track and has a slightly offbeat rhythm.I liked the percussion and keyboard sounds on this mid-paced song.The clean and very jazzy tones of Martina's electric guitar have no trouble taking centre stage, even among the other talented and tasteful players here. There's a sexy Latin sway to Bimjo.The nylon strung acoustic guitar sounds gorgeous.The tone is very jazzy. Listening to this places me on the balcony of a funky wooden beach house which I can imagine but which I've not visited - yet. Martina is back on electric guitar for Zamba del Laurel but the female vocal in Spanish from Sandra Corizzo is the star here.This is a simple, unadorned sound, almost traditional. Oh, there's a much more modern, funky sound on Flora Stomp. There are shades of Lee Ritenour (who Martina acknowledges as one of the masters...).I really like how this song moves, with pleasing chord changes and shifts in rhythmic emphasis for the choruses.By the way, this guy is a jazz player. More sexy Latin sway on the pretty Si... and more female vocals too.It's a slow song with a sweet string sound, very traditional percussion and that warm acoustic guitar. Avutruca brings in another slightly offbeat rhythm but the smooth soprano sax of Emilio Maciel (sounding like Jay Beckenstein) and Martina's melodic electric guitar bring it all together.The subtlety of the keyboard and rhythm guitar make this song a delight for me.It's hard to imaging producing a track as complete - and as subtle - as this one. Lovely! The ballad Hechizo Especial is another accomplished production and despite the drums sounding synthesized, Martina's made the technology work for him and he's a master of light and shade.I have to keep reminding myself that this is his first solo CD.Yes, yes, I'm always going on about bass players - well Gustavo Luciani is the dictionary definition: his sound is clean, full and it holds everything down well.He's got nice moves and true class. Blues de la Gabyota starts off like Sanborn's "Bang Bang" but it's not nearly so riotous.Another of Martina's influences is Larry Carlton and this smooth bluesy number could easily have been on a Carlton album. By now, you might have noticed that in my reviews I pick out tracks which would work well live - look no further! Another offbeat rhythm arrangement is featured on Canción para Valdés Alva.The melody is also a little offbeat.I found the song hard to stay with. There are strong commercial possibilities for Geriba.As a single this would make some waves.That chunky bass and drum track makes the perfect backdrop for lovely acoustic guitar soloing.The vocal harmonies on here are exotic and all the better for being in Spanish.Had to turn this up - this is the standout track. More, more, more! The instrumental version of Si... is sexier than the vocal somehow.It's a bigger sound with just enough percussion. The electric guitar takes the lead and floats beautifully over the tight rhythm.The backing vocals are cool and the way this song builds points to major songwriting and producing talent.Radio DJ's need to get behind this music. The closer Aires de Chapelco is a warm, mellow solo acoustic number. I'm amazed that an artist I never heard before on a small regional record label has delivered a self-assured, very involving CD like this as his first solo effort. It's such a pleasure to be asked to review such good music and even to be in a position to increase its audience.If there is any way you can hear this CD, please listen to every song. Daniel Martina is going to be a big name in smooth jazz - you heard it here!"