PRESS-BOOK
Sun (2009)
Chema García Martínez, El País [feb 2010]
“Jerez-Texas’ music is a small miracle, or a big one, depending on how you see it. It’s the type of music you would listen to all your life. It’s the feeling of being lifted away by Isabel’s sinuous voice, Matthieu’s velvet cello, Ricardo’s sol y sal guitar, Jesús’ gypsy-like percussions…Jerez-Texas’ music isn’t flamenco, or jazz, or even flamenco-jazz, but rather something else that is difficult to describe, as there are no words that successfully manage to describe a dream.”
Tomajazz.com [October 2011]
“A kaleidoscopic set where the fun takes over. (…) a collaboration to be reckoned with not only for their excellent performance but also for their ability to source their work from it’s authentic roots with originality and great clarity of ideas in their interpretation.”
World Music nº84 [Dec. 09]
“The album Sun is a real gem, they are even better live as the trio makes it look easy which is a skill only great musicians achieve.”
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World Music Central - 12/14/09
"With Sun, Jerez-Texas continues in its exploration of contemporary flamenco and adventurous jazz. The fascinating interaction between the guitar and the cello is rare in flamenco and introduces a fresh new focus. (…) Birdland transforms into an outstanding mix of acoustic fusion of jazz and flamenco of which Zawinul is proud. (…) Sun is a magnificent album played by one of the leading music groups in the area of flamenco and jazz fusion."
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B! Ritmos [feb 09]
“Again what we find is the hard work of three incredible musicians with a gift to combine their wonderful instruments. (…) this music is free from getting too close or too distant from stereotypes, and the false ease of creating melodies that envelop you”
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Acidjazzhispano.com [feb 09]
“I would say Sun without doubt is the best out of all their records, (…) the trio proposes the same fusion of flamenco, jazz, and refined music, achieving again an integration of all three languages which is admirable natural and inspired. Precious.”
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Babelmed.net [feb 09] - Coup de coeur de BabelMed
“A solar and cheerful album, revitalising and festive, with much more jazz than the previous albums and that, without a doubt, like their other two albums, will receive a warm welcome from the audience and praises from even the harshest media outlets. One of the best Mediterranean musical discoveries of the past few years!”
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anboto.com [janvier 09] – review of the concert in Bilbao
“For an hour and a half on stage we could see and hear the crazy runaway horse in all its creativity. (…) a night filled with “emotional music” and a difficult performance to forget which of course we will note in our agendas as one of the best concerts of the year.”
Vicent Xavier Pardo, Mislata Radio [février 09] – review of the concert in Aldaia
“With David Pastor and Arantxa Domínguez, Jerez Texas reaches an extraordinary level that openly exhibits its personality. Arantxa’s voice live makes you tingle with emotion and David’s trumpet draws a new sound in every song that enriches the group’s repertoire. (…) Fantastic.”
AU Agenda Urbana [January 2010]
“They return with an excellent album (...) do not pass up on an opportunity to see them live.”
Groovalización [Nov. 2009]
“The flesh of flamencan passion, fresh perfume of jazz aromas and peaceful fruit of classical influence. (…) Overtones of a mixed and wise Mediterranean which navigates from the port of Groovalización.”
20 Minutos (Nacional edition) [21-01-2010]
“Sun deserves to be listened to live, at least to prove that all that glitters is in fact gold, and there’s no doubt about it.”
Patchwork
Patchwork press reviews and list of concerts showcasing the
album:
"Jerez-Texas, la aventura" - El Pais, 2007 (pdf, 1,5 Mo)
"Proyecto tricefálico" - Levante, 2007 (pdf, 1,5 Mo)
“La música siempre es resultado de una fusión de elementos”
- Valencia Hui, 2007(pdf, 1,5 Mo)
Emilio Garrido (Radio3 - Radio Nacional de España):
“One of the two best concerts of the summer
2007 in Spain”
Music Department – College of Basic Education of Kuweit (02/06/07)
“Impressed by the performance wich was beyond description as it was full of sincere inspiration and natural artistic creativity.”
Kuweit English School (18/06/07)
“The group members were warmly and appreciatively received and their presentation really was something very special and a wonderfull lively musical reflection of spanish musical culture.”
Mondomix (March 2008)
“They harmonise jazz and flamenco with effortless grace, enhanced by crystalline vocal exercises in Spanish or Wolof. Esteve, Saglio and Gimeno thus instil a feeling that a new folklore is being re-invented around the time-and-tested repertoires from southern Spain. (…) a treasure-trove of sensations.”
Gara suplemento Gazpika (July-August 07)
“The voices of the guest singers are integral part of the instrumental
concept, which draws from the past and breathes the musical present”
El Olivo Flamenco (Sept-Oct 07)
“Another masterpiece, living example speaking volumes about what can be
or can represent the mix between flamenco and the musics of the world. (…)
a musical delight for all public.
World Music nº 69 (2007)
“A delightful musical cocktail to enjoy with great pleasure. (…)
This international recognition is more than deserved and will certainly increase
after the publication of this excellent album”.
Cambio 16 (2 July 07)
“Their sound does not pay attention to borders or language barriers. A
real musical compass rose”.
Cartelera Turia (August 07) – concert critic at the
Feria de Julio de Valencia
“Jerez-Texas continues to take little known paths, looking for it own
tone, capturing numerous influences to integrate them but not letting themselves
be guided by them. (…) A great concert, entertaining, varied, where one
heard Wolof, Castilian and Valencian singing in total accord”.
Web Acidjazzhispano (June 07)
“Patchwork, an album which should definitively impose [Jerez-Texas] as
one of the most interesting projects in the national panorama, in addition to
being ‘a must’ for all those who like successful fusions”.
Los Sonidos del Planeta Azul – Radio UPV (June 07)
“album of the week”
“Their musical language, personal and recognizable, becomes universal
by integrating the best essence of free and creative jazz, an elegance that
suits the classical repertory, the flamenco and the Mediterranean music in general.
(…) An album rich in nuances and textures, kaleidoscopic and brilliant”.
B! Ritmos (July 07) “recommended album”
“A new folklore: close to jazz, full of the joy of songs from the south
and with all the freedom of 3 people who believe in their project. (…)
In their new work, the sound is again of an unquestionable quality, and the
compositions widen the spectrum which extends to every sound of all the people
who have come close, over the centuries, to the Mediterranean shore. One of
the most interesting concerts of the coming months.
FOLC Revue (Sept-Oct 07)
“The second album from the Valencian, Patchwork, perseveres in this path
and comes out triumphantly. (…) A project full of present and future,
particularly international”.
Saó
Fip – album of the month, January 2006
« This unique trio’s first album is a real gem. The ten tracks
recreate both the intensity of their concerts and the communion which unites
the musicians. If you haven’t already done so, FIP urges you to get
to know the remarkable Jerez-Texas! »
Metro (12 October 2005)
« A fantastic trio producing an inspired “jazz-latino” cocktail
(…), there are incredible passages whose intricacies are reminiscent
of Bach and Paco de Lucía. »
Agencia EFE – (9 July 2006) – Concert review
«The Spanish group Jerez-Texas – who played at San Javier as a sextet – and the quartet from the American saxophonist Wayne Shorter have created a remarkable night of flamenco, classical music and jazz. The public, celebrating the 5th night of the IX Jazz Festival of San Javier in the auditorium of the Almansa Park, was delighted.
Jerez-Texas managed, at the end of the concert, to win the public’s warm and fond recognition, greatly deserved, as if they were part of the family. A wonderful concert. »
La Opinión de Murcia (9 July 2006) – Concert review
« A warm fusion, full of nuances, in a musical experience very well received by the public (who was desperate to get hold of their CD), surprised by its eclectism and its daring (…). Great night full of emotion. »
Turia (21 Febrary 2006) – Concert review
« I am certain that this is something new, daring, open to so many influences that wash over one, giving great pleasure. Everything works during the group’s concerts, there is a great rapport between the artists and they are self-confident, knowing the warm welcome the public will give to this musical experience. »
FNAC – Cuadernos de Verano (Summer 2006)
« With such original material, it is not surprising that Saó is teeming with energy, freedom and elegance.»
EP3 – El País (14 July 2006)
« The three of them embrace a musical universe without preconceived and self-indulgent ideas (...) the ideas are full of promise. »
Qatar Tribune (18 september 2006)
« The musicians produced a sublime coalescence of sounds. The performance was tight, their compositions well-crafted and performed with precision (...) It was a pleasure to experience something that was so persistently offbeat. »
La Croix (11 Febrary 2006)
« An encounter off the beaten track. In Saó, this unusual trio is accompanied by other musicians in tune with their musical cross-culture of jazz improvisation.»
Mondomix (November/December 2005)
« On first impression an amazing blend of music, which on listening
proves to be sensational, on “Saó” Jerez-Texas takes you
to places beyond your imagination with great daring but without being overblown.
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Le Parisien (16 November 2005)
« This trio dares to mix jazz and flamenco. The result, as their first
album shows, is lively and exhilarating, and will be worth the trip. »
El Mundo (10 October 2003)
« Jerez-Texas brings together imagination and musical creativity, quality
and skill. »
Ouest-France (14 June 2004)
« Jerez-Texas pushed back the limits further to create an imaginative
and productive music, mixing styles and confronting tempos. »
Wha magazine (April 2005)
« The result of blending together different musical styles and instruments
(…) is a very well-balanced and extremely beautiful piece of work. It
will appeal to all sorts of listeners. »
Batonga! (March 2005)
« A distinctive and personal sound: sometimes flamenco, sometimes jazz,
and always with the elegance and discipline of classical music. (…)
They all appeared on stage, as it was launch day for the album “Saó”,
and once again they all triumphed. »
World (December 2005)
« An interesting and novel blend, an original musical identity. »
Ouest-France (8 January 2006)
« Flamenco’s inspiration and energy. A beautiful balance, their
flamenco is bathed with sweetness and also a fresh inventiveness. An impressive
version of Couleur Café and a charming arrangement of La Foule. »
Critic Trojazz Festival,Villena (August 2004)
« All that was needed was that the group should be good enough, and
blow me down if they were not. »
Critic Valladolid web musical (23 October 2004)
« What a beautiful concert, what good taste. A cello, a Spanish guitar
and drums come together, accompany each other and touch each other. »
Le Nouvel Observateur (June 2004)
« A novel and extremely dynamic trio. »
Julien Delli-Fiori (Ascenseur pour le Jazz), France-Inter
« A blend of musical styles and an unusual work which is highly pleasing.
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Patrick Derlon, Fip presenter
« Jerez-Texas is emotion and sharing. »