Fabian Almazan: Rhizome

New York City based Cuban pianist and composer Fabian Almazan found his musical roots as a child in his homeland of Havana where he first became involved in the classical piano tradition but soon grew into a celebrated jazz pianist. Once a member of Terrance Blanchard’s ensemble, Almazan came to lead his own sophisticated projects, including Rhizome, a “fresh concept of jazz and chamber music with Cuban influences”¦ cerebral yet emotionally centered.” (NPR) The instrumentation features a jazz trio with strings and vocals.