Music & Friends is
Cafêzz' debut album, released in 2014. The album includes 14 compositions from Puerto Rican pianist Carmen Noemí. The band's style is very eclectic, embracing a wide array of Brazilian, Caribbean, jazz, rock, Latin, folk, and classical influences.
The music is organized in two parts, or playlists, and most of the compositions are allusive to coffee themes. The first seven tracks are relaxed and pleasant, like a "latte coffee", while tracks 8 thru 14 are lively and exciting, as an "espresso".
Even though it includes elements from jazz, its performance is not focused on individual instrument virtuosity, but rely on the ensemble's communication and interaction. There's ample melodic content combined with tasty rhythms, giving the listener rich sound textures to enjoy with ease.
Tracks
All songs composed and arranged by Carmen Noemí (ASCAP)
Latte Mood
A Little Coffee 4:32
Waterfalls 6:14
De Paseo... 4:57
Barco De Papel 4:51
Por La Vereda 5:21
Luna Gris 5:04
Mis Recuerdos 3:37
Espresso Mood
Cafe Colao 5:12
Mocha Samba 5:13
Mr. Flat Ninth 4:32
Piña Colada 5:10
Espresso Jam 5:12
Coffee Break! 4:17
De Paseo (Trio) 3:07
Personnel
Carmen Noemí - piano and keyboards
Edgardo ‘Egui’ Sierra - electric fretted and fretless basses, Navarro pickups and basses