Juan Chiavassa - Fourth Generation (Grey Marble Vinyl)
Growing up in Venado Tuerto, a small town in central Argentina,
drummer/composer Juan Chiavassa was introduced to music at an
early age by his father, a fusion fanatic who switched him on to the
sounds of The Yellowjackets, Mike Stern, Jack DeJohnette, Wayne
Shorter and many others. After winning a scholarship to Berklee
College Of Music, where he was taught by the legendary saxophonist
George Garzone, Juan's talent shone through brightly enough to
attract the attention of the cream of the New York scene, and his
dreams came true when he was chosen for the drum chair in the
Mike Stern band, alongside the very musicians whose recordings his
father had played to him so many years before.
Now, after eight years playing at the highest level on the NYC scene,
he's here with his debut album. Fourth Generation presents Juan
leading a multi-generational band of world-class talent. Legendary
bassist John Pattitucci is joined on piano and Rhodes by Juan's
Venado Tuerto compadre Leo Genovese, and the band is fronted by
his erstwhile mentor George Garzone on tenor. It feels like a real
homecoming party, surrounded by the friends and teachers who
helped Juan become who he is today, with surprise guests Mike
Stern and Pedrito Martinez dropping by to hang out and jam.
This is a powerful tribute to the enduring appeal of hard-swinging,
high energy jazz, performed by master musicians at the top of their
game. Supported by his friends and mentors, Juan Chiavassa shows
himself to be an important new voice to be reckoned with, fully at
home in this exalted company and in the music they play.
A1. Moon Germs feat. Mike Stern A2. The Big Push A3. Caribbean Fire Dance B1. Tutti Italiani B2. Hey Open Up B3. Penelope C1. To Michael Brecker C2. Tetragon D1. Bonus Track Jam feat. Mike Stern, John Patitucci, Pedrito Martinez, Leo Genovese & Federico Pena D2. The Other Mingus
