Introspectiva by Ricardo Morales Vivero
Introspectiva is a collection of songs that showcase the eclectic background of guitarist and composer Ricardo Morales Vivero.
The album features Ricardo’s talent as a composer on originals such as the uptempo latin jazz title track “Introspectiva” and the melancholic samba canção “What We Have”. He also pays tribute to the jazz standards “Blue in Green” and “Equinox”. Ricardo’s arrangements breathe life into these beloved classics by combining jazz with Latin American music, pushing the harmonic and rhythmic boundaries of both musical traditions. Finally, tracks such as “Corazón Delator”, a cover of the Argentinian rock band Soda Stereo, showcase Ricardo’s early influences of Latin American rock to deliver a record that evolves throughout its playtime and mirrors Ricardo’s musical development.
Tracklist
| 1. | Introspectiva | 5:47 |
| 2. | Blue In Green | 9:31 |
| 3. | Equinox | 10:40 |
| 4. | What We Have | 7:41 |
| 5. | Sabor a Mí | 3:20 |
| 6. | West Blvd | 9:06 |
| 7. | Take 2 | 7:36 |
| 8. | Corazón Delator | 7:45 |
Credits
Ricardo Morales Vivero – Electric and Nylon String Guitars
Ronell Regis - Saxophone
Grace Blackford – Vocals
Anthony Taddeo - Drums
Kip Reed - Bass
Grant Heineman - Keys
Engineered and Mixed by Tuck Mindrum at Plastic Dino Records
Mastered by Dan Coutant at Sun Room Audio
Album Artwork and Design by Jamie Breiwick at B Side Graphics
Photography by Alyssa Redd
Special thanks to the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center for their support in the making of this record.
License
All rights reserved.
Ricardo brings together a variety of musical traditions including Jazz, Rock and traditional Latin American music, to deliver a sound that feels fresh yet familiar to listeners from all around the world.
Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, Ricardo studied Jazz guitar at North Central College, living and working in the Chicago area. He recently relocated to Cleveland, OH.