The Dafnis Prieto Big Band’s new album, Back to the Sunset, is quite the grand accomplishment. Prieto’s largest ensemble yet is filled with movement after movement of his signature rhythms and vibes sure to please. The album dropped just last month but there’s still so much more to uncover, like in the new video for “Out of the Bone” featuring the group putting this all together in the studio. Check it out after the jump.
Composed & arranged by Dafnis Prieto
Soloists: Chris Cheek (bari sax), Dafnis Prieto (drums), Jeff Nelson (bass trombone), Alan Ferber (trombone), Jacob Garchik (trombone)
Dedicated to Steve Coleman & Michel Camilo
Mike Rodríguez, Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Nathan Eklund, Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Alex Sipiagin, Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Josh Deutsch, Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Román Filiú, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute, Clarinet
Michael Thomas, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute, Piccolo
Peter Apfelbaum, Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Melodica
Joel Frahm, Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax
Chris Cheek, Bari Sax
Tim Albright, Trombone
Alan Ferber, Trombone
Jacob Garchik, Trombone
Jeff Nelson, Bass Trombone
Manuel Valera, Piano
Ricky Rodríguez, Acoustic & Electric Bass
Roberto Quintero, Congas, Bongos, Percussion
Dafnis Prieto, Drums & Music Director
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Recorded August 29, 2017 at Systems Two Recording Studios, Brooklyn, NY
Recording & Mixing Engineer: Joe Marciano
Mastering Engineer: Max Ross
Assistant Engineers: Max Ross & Andrew Cavaciuti
Mixing: Joe Marciano, Max Ross, Dafnis Prieto & Eric Oberstein
Production Coordinator: Danny Martinez
Camera Operators: Makoto Matsuo, Yousuke Kiname, Isamu Maeda, Niklas Moller, Azumi Oe, Yusuke Shibata
Back to the Sunset, the new album from the Dafnis Prieto Big Band, is out now.
Nextbop Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dean-Harris hosts the modern jazz radio show, The Line-Up, Fridays at 9pm CST on 91.7 FM KRTU San Antonio and is also a contributing writer to DownBeat Magazine and the San Antonio Current.
