The Blessing

• Artist: Gonzalo Rubalcaba
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• Release Date: 1991
• Total Time: 56:37
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The virtuosic Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba's first recording to be issued in the U.S. is still one of his best. With strong accompaniment from bassist Charlie Haden (one of his early champions) and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Rubalcaba is in frequently exciting form throughout these performances. Highlights include an outstanding investigation of "Besame Mucho," "Giant Steps," Ornette Coleman's beautiful "The Blessing," and an unusual treatment given to Bill Evans' "Blue in Green." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Circuit		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(5:31)
Sandino		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(4:56)
Besame Mucho	Sunny Skylar, Consuelo Velázquez	Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(7:43)
Giant Steps		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(5:24)
Sin Remedio el Mar		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(4:24)
Silver Hollow		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(6:43)
The Blessing		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(6:58)
Blue in Green		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(6:49)
Simbunt Ye Contracova		Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(5:04)
Mima	Gonzalo Rubalcaba	Gonzalo Rubalcaba	(3:05)

Credits

Howard Mandel (Liner Notes), Jim Anderson (Engineer), Jack DeJohnette (Drums), Charlie Haden (Bass), Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Piano), Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Producer)

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