Chris Torkewitz (p,comp) - Phil Maturano (dr) - Michael O'Brien (bs,comp)
Phil and Christian have been playing in Europe together for over four years. While based in Cologne, they forged a great and unique musical connection. The two of them have developed a very individual repertoire of Latin jazz arrangements and original compositions. Phil and Michael met over a year and a half ago in New York City, shortly after Phil relocated to New York. They have played on numerous gigs and informal jam sessions in a number of different styles throughout the city. In January of 2007 Michael and Phil met to plan out the possibility of doing a project together. They both wanted to play with Christian. There was just one problem. The Atlantic Ocean. Through a number of truly serendipitous events, Christian was going to come to New York City for a weekend, for an unrelated purpose. The three jumped at the chance to rehearse, then record the material that Christian and Phil had developed in Germany, as well as an arrangement of a standard, and a composition of Michael's. The resulting cd is the product of those magical, and intense four days.
Phil and Christian have been playing in Europe together for over four years. While based in Cologne, they forged a great and unique musical connection. The two of them have developed a very individual repertoire of Latin jazz arrangements and original compositions. Phil and Michael met over a year and a half ago in New York City, shortly after Phil relocated to New York. They have played on numerous gigs and informal jam sessions in a number of different styles throughout the city. In January of 2007 Michael and Phil met to plan out the possibility of doing a project together. They both wanted to play with Christian. There was just one problem. The Atlantic Ocean. Through a number of truly serendipitous events, Christian was going to come to New York City for a weekend, for an unrelated purpose. The three jumped at the chance to rehearse, then record the material that Christian and Phil had developed in Germany, as well as an arrangement of a standard, and a composition of Michael's. The resulting cd is the product of those magical, and intense four days.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/latin-jazz-mw0001649560