Time To Say
Newtrad, 2024
9/10
The esteemed pianist Sergio Pamies returns with a 4th album, where he’s joined by an excellent cast for plenty of Latin influenced grooves and nods to legends like Chick Corea.
The title track opens with Pamies’ flowing keys alongside Dave Liebman’s swift sax playing that emits much melody, and “Puerta de Oro” follows with Samuel Torres’ fluid percussion that complements the intricate wind thanks to Michael Thomas.
“Dudú” occupies the middle spot and showcases Marshall Gilkes’ soaring trombone amid Jimmy MacBride’s playful drumming, while “Corazonada” benefits much from Ricky Rodriguez’s meticulous bass via the cultured climate.
“Miold Man” and “Nana para Sergito” exit the listen, where the former is a festive album highlight that shines with rich collaboration, and the latter welcomes Paquito D’Riviera’s clarinet to an intimate versus adventurous finish.
A highly worldly and warm body of work, Pamies plays with an unparalleled skill, and the company he keeps illuminate the swingin’ moments, lullabies and harmonics superbly.
Travels well with: David Bixler- BEATitude; Omer Leshem- Play Space