Bilbao
Gorka Benítez
Featuring: Gorka Benítez (ts), Dani Perez (g), Rai Ferrer (b), and David Xirgu (d).
REFERENCE: FSNT-281
BAR CODE: 8427328422819
Tracklisting:
- 1. Una manera de empezar
- 2. Because of you
- 3. Asken zortziko bat (*) Dedicated to Pilar Ormaetxea
- 4. Y dale!
- 5. Plaza gris
- 6. Ronda Kalea
- 7. Cantan los charcos el lamento de las gabarras
- 8. Otra manera de acabar
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jordi Vidal at Laietana Studios, Barcelona, October 16th, 2003.
Remixed, April 11th & 28th, 2006.
Basque saxophonist Gorka Benítez, focuses his skills on a completely self-penned set —except for a swinging reading of the well-known standard “Because of You”— inspired by the city where he grew up. It is, to a certain extent, a contemporary post-bop session with varied pieces, full of surprises and wit that present the many different aspects of Benitez’s formidable improvising talents. Gorka is backed by a supporting band of close-friends consisting of guitarist Dani Perez, bassist Rai Ferrer and David Xirgu on drums.
Review:
**** by Roger Roca
“Para el saxofonista vasco, su ciudad natal sabe a óxido y cemento, pero también esconde belleza asomando entre las ruinas. La dibuja a cuarteto con un jazz de formas angulosas, melodías claras y una sensibilidad que eriza el vello.”