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Point In Time

by Gabriel Vicéns

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Cuadro 09:07
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PRESS QUOTES

"Guitarist-composer Gabriel Vicéns, a leading light of Puerto Rico’s jazz scene, flaunts a modernist sensibility on his impressive debut as a leader."
- Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times Magazine

"Point In Time is a full-bodied debut record filled with bright moments, enchanting sounds and thrilling journeys. The Zeitgeist of modern jazz is exhibited through Vicens' work."
- Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz ★★★★

"Puerto Rican guitarist Gabriel Vicéns shows signs of being one of the new aces of mainstream guitar... Vicéns' resourceful, impressive view is such that the Collective View will want to experience anew."
- Mark Keresman, Jazz Inside Magazine

"... dynamic interplay and soul beyond mere mood-setting."
- Andrew J. Sammut, All About Jazz ★★★★

"As the Puerto Rican guitarist thoughtfully develops each improvised solo, it's easy to forget this is his debut release. What's more, his beautifully crafted, thoroughly modern compositions fill the entire program."
- James Rozzi, Jazziz Magazine

"Point in Time is as strong a debut record as any jazz guitarist could hope for. The tunes are well-written, the arrangements engaging and full of creativity and the performances are world class, everything one could want in a modern jazz record."
- Matt Warnock, Guitar International

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released March 1, 2012

ABOUT THE ALBUM

Gabriel Vicéns presents his debut CD, Point In Time.

The young guitarist is one of the leading lights of Puerto Rico's jazz scene.

World-class musicians join Vicéns in his discographic debut, such as legendary bassist Eddie Gómez and tenor saxophonist David Sánchez, both Grammy winners. He's also joined by sax player Jonathan Suazo; pianist Eduardo Zayas; Australian-born, New York-resident bassist Matt Clohesy; and Mexican-born drummer Vladimir Coronel. All of them are amongst the most sought-after musicians in the local jazz scene in Puerto Rico.

"Vicéns is a creative musician that displays a new vision on the guitar.” - Eddie Gómez

All the tunes on the CD were penned by Gabriel Vicéns. “This record has a lot of energy, as well as a natural, pleasant melodic inclination”, says Vicéns. “It's in a ‘modern jazz’ vein, but at the same time, it uses many elements from diverse musical genres. I think it's one of those records that should be listened to from beginning to end since all the themes follow a structured order”.

Gabriel Vicéns started seriously delving into music by the age of 14. His growing passion for jazz began at the age of 16, and just a year later he started playing in local clubs with some of the best local jazz musicians. After completing high school in Orlando, Florida, he received an Outstanding Musicianship Award and a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music but instead he decided to go to the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico to complete a Jazz Performance Major in Jazz Guitar.

As a student, he had the opportunity to play, learn, and grow friendships with Miguel Zenón, Eddie Gómez, David Sánchez, Charlie Sepúlveda, Luis Marín, Fernando Mattina, and Paoli Mejías. In 2010 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico as the first jazz guitarist in the program. “Point in Time” is his first album as a leader.

PERSONNEL

Gabriel Vicéns: guitar
Jonathan Suazo: alto sax
David Sáchez: tenor sax (5, 6, and 12)
Eduardo Zayas: piano
Matt Clohesy: bass
Eddie Gómez: bass (6, 7, 9, 10, and 11)
Vladimir Coronel: drums

Recorded by Ramón Martinez and Carlos Velazquez at Playbach Studio, Puerto Rico, October and December 2011.
Mastered by Eduardo Ramos
Produced by Gabriel Vicéns
Cover photo by Ariana Loren
Graphic Design by Miguel Vicéns

All compositions by Gabriel Vicéns, Vicens Music (ASCAP)

www.gabrielvicens.com

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Gabriel Vicéns New York, New York

Described as "a thoughtful improviser with a quiet tone who makes every note count" by Downbeat Magazine and as "an exceptional artist, with a shimmering sense of sonority and the ability to find a keen balance between poetry and intensity" by Latin Jazz Network, Gabriel Vicéns is a New York City-based, Puerto Rican-born guitarist and composer who works across a wide range of musical expressions. ... more

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