Title: Alkebulan Artist: Javier Nero Label: Outside in Music Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 798576430191 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2026-03-20 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: DIGIPACK PACKAGING
Alkebulan is the dynamic new album from award-winning trombonist and composer Javier Nero, showcasing his powerhouse 18-piece jazz orchestra. Rooted in the ancestral spirit of Africa's cultural legacy, this genre-defying project blends modern big band jazz with world rhythms, soulful improvisation, and cinematic arrangements.The album features nine expansive tracks, including the high-energy opener Alkebulan, the lush ballad Radiant Flower Zara, and bold reinterpretations of jazz classics like Softly As in a Morning Sunrise and Devil May Care. With richly layered horn textures, virtuosic solos, and a forward-thinking compositional voice, Alkebulan is both a personal artistic statement and a thrilling listening journey.Recommended for fans of Maria Schneider, Brian Blade Fellowship, and Christian McBride Big Band.
Tracks: 1.1 Alkebulan 1.2 Make It So 1.3 Radiant Flower Zara 1.4 Ayla 1.5 Softly As in a Morning Sunrise 1.6 Devil May Care 1.7 The Fourth Dimension 1.8 Tesseract 1.9 Seminole
