All music
composed and arranged by Ximo Tebar except "Naima"
(J. Coltrane) and "No Peeking" (M. P. Mossman)
Mixed by Oscar Vinader & Jim Clouse
Recorded at Alameda Estudios, La Sala, Estudis Tabalet
and AC Estudis, Valencia, from June 2002 through
January 2003. Mixed by Oscar Vinader (1,2,4,5,7,9)
and Jim Clouse (3,6,8,10,11) at Park West Studios,
Brooklyn, NYC, Dec 2002 and at AC Studis, Valencia,
Feb 2003. Digital edition and mastering by Oscar
Vinader, March 2003. Art direction & design
by Toni Escriche. Photography: Tono Balaguer. Stylist:
Isabel Ruiz. Hairdressing: Eduardo Zorrilla by Llongueras.
Liner notes & English translation: Manuel Hamerlinck.
P
& C 2003 Omix Records. www.omixrecords.com,
email: promojazz@omixrecords.com. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying, hiring, public performance
or broadcasting of this record prohibited.Referencia:
OMIX 03007 CD - Depósito Legal: V-2939-2002
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EMBRUJADO
with Ester Andújar, Miquel Gil & Sergio Marciano
(Vocal Sampling)
Ximo
Tebar, guitar, backing vocals, progr-drums & kb.
programming Michael P. Mossman, trp David Pastor, trp Ben Sidran, rhodes & vocals Jose M. Casań (Seguridad Social), lead vocals Ester Andújar, lead vocals Miquel Gil, lead vocals Ricardo Belda, pno & kb César Giner, bass Esteve Pí, dr Julian Vaughn, dr Arantxa Domínguez, backing vocals Javier Mustieles, kb Santi Navalón, kb Wilson "Chembo" Corniel & Pepe Cantó, perc Sergio Marciano (Vocal Sampling), vocals &
perc
Produced by Ximo Tébar
Co-Produced by Nacho Mańó
Executive Producer: Amparo Tébar
"A
complete and thorough work. Creative jazz with brilliant
features." World Music Magazine, Gernot
Dudda, # 44, July 03
"He
does a perfect fusion between jazz, funk, pop and Latin
music. He is one of the greatest national jazz talents:
Ximo Tebar. Musical virtuosity at everyone's reach.
Blanca Lacasa, Elle Magazine,
Nov. 02
"Tebar
is an outstanding professional musician. He plays and
produces like the best.
Cy Williams, Guitarrista,
Guitar Player Magazine, Oct. 2002
"A
new venture into well crafted fusion"
Jorge Alcalde, Muy Interesante,
June 03
"An
optimistic and carefully planned work of jazz-pop, meant
for a broad audience"
Roger Roca, El Periodico de Catalunya,
05/23/03
A
beautifully crafted work of art LINER NOTES CD BY MANUEL
HAMERLINK
I
have known Ximo Tebar for many years now. Since the early
days when he used to sit in wherever there was a jam session
in town and made himself known on the local jazz scene,
he has been working with body and soul on building his
own musical career. Today he is regarded as one of the
most prominent Đ and certainly one of the best-known Đ
jazz musicians in Spain. Although he is deeply rooted
in the jazz tradition he has been one of the first Spanish
jazzmen to open his music to other styles. He has quite
successfully managed to mix the traditional jazz idiom
with more Latin-tinged influences, especially from the
Mediterranean, and has achieved a true voice of his own
which is immediately recognizable (He is often referred
to the creator of the "SON MEDITERRANEO"). He is a tireless
worker who has been awarded almost any imaginable prize
in his native country and has got rave reviews both in
Spain and abroad. Besides his busy concert schedule he
still has time to be the director of Promsics, the Valencian
association of jazz musicians, to set up his own record
seal, to run a music school (Aula de Musica Alameda),
to produce other jazz artists, etc. Embrujado is XimoŐs
tenth recording. As in the case of his previous recordings
this is more a project than as product and Ximo decided
that this CD should be released exactly on his 40th birthday.
He can of course do so because heŐs the boss at his own
record company. We all know itŐs not an easy thing to
do because artists donŐt usually have any power of decision
in multinational recording companies if they donŐt "sell"
well. I know that he has recorded this CD in pretty humble
conditions but I think that the final result is comparable
to great productions in every way: sound, credits, collaborations,
production, etc. This certainly proves that the man behind
the project is a wonderful, professional, serious musician
who knows everything about the music industry and is highly
respected by his fellow musicians in the business. This
CD may disdainfully be labelled as being too "commercial"
by orthodox jazz purists. However, the richness of its
music and the vast array of little details that can be
heard on the CD are the result of an impressive effort
on the levels of writing, arranging, orchestration and
production. Curious and innovative details such as the
use of sections made up of trumpets and voices instead
of the usual horn sections (trumpet, saxophone and trombone),
or the treatment of different programmings which perfectly
blend into an acoustic jazz atmosphere, the homogeneity
and good taste in the fusion of styles, the featured artists,
etc. Even the content and the design of the booklet with
XimoŐs comments on each piece show that this is a beautifully
crafted work of art, carefully planned and accessible
to all kinds of audiences. It definitely consolidates
Ximo as one of this countryŐs foremost creators. Happy
birthday, Ximo!
MANUEL HAMERLINK (JAZZ GUITAR PLAYER)
"Artistic
and contemporary jazz" Playboy, Oct. 03
"Embrujado
can take Ximo to a wider audience, which will enjoy his
original idea of fusion, combining jazz, funk, pop and
Latin music. And all this with a distinctive Mediterranean
touch." Cosmopolitan, Sep. 03
"Ximo
Tebar's music offers an authentic and personal sound which
distinguishes him as the creator of the 'Son Mediterraneo'.
In constant search of an original sound, his last release
Embrujado plunges into a fusion of jazz, funk, pop and
Latin music with a blend of electronic and acoustic sounds."
Inma Muro, Interviu, August
03
"A
spell of mingling scents and tastes where contemporary
jazz shakes hands with funk, Cuban and electronic music." Telva, August 03
"Bewitched
by a genius"
Ruth Martinez, El Norte de Castilla,
May 17th 2003
"A
beautifully crafted work of art, accessible to all kinds
of audiences. It definitely consolidates Ximo as one of
this country's foremost creators."
Manuel Hamerlink, Jazz guitar
player
"He
definitely hits the point by mixing sequences of pure
jazz with commercial arrangements that could be easily
played in the top-tens. Ximo continues to be an artist
accessible to a wide audience."
Roberto Terne, El Norte de Castilla,
01/25/03
"A
perfect fusion of Latin music, jazz and progressive elements" Alta Fidelidad, Nov. 03
