BMG Asu: CD-levy Vuosi: 2023, 03.03.2023 Kieli: Englanti
Grammy 2024 -ehdokas: paras large jazz ensemble -albumi.
The Grammy Award-winner's new album highlights the nine original compositions Mendoza wrote during his 27-year collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra. Special guest appearances include Dianne Reeves singing Mendoza's lively and Brazilian-tinged Esperanto, with lyrics by Kurt Elling, and House of Reflections, performed by Cecile Mclorin-Salvant, with lyrics by legendary British singer/songwriter Norma Winstone. Tenor saxophonist Chris Potter can be heard on an energetic version of Barcelona. The recording also features an impressive solo from saxophonist David Binney, as well as other great moments from Weather Report alumnus Alex Acuña on drums. The premiere of Mendoza's Bright Lights and Jubiliations was recorded live in Amsterdam in 2021, Mendoza's first performance in Amsterdam since the pandemic.
1. Quixote
2. Esperanto (Feat. Dianne Reeves)
3. Partido Alto
4. House of Reflections
5. Miracle Child
6. Big Night
7. Lake Fire
8. Barcelona
9. Bright Lights and Jubilations
