"Tres Caminos"
Musicians: Pedro Barboza (guitar, bandleader); Yrvis Mendez (double bass); Pancho Montañez (drums)
Tracks List: De Repente; Ojos, Tejidos y Flores; Duero; Vista al Sur; Tres Caminos; Ebro; Tajo; Recordarte; En Tres Aguas; Turia; Turn Out The Stars; Ter
Pedro Barboza, renowned Venezuelan guitarist and composer, enthusiastically presents his latest album, "Tres Caminos." This project fuses the richness of Venezuelan rhythms with the expressive freedom of contemporary jazz, offering a unique and deeply captivating musical offering.
“Tres Caminos,” produced by the experienced and versatile musician and producer Juancho Herrera, is a musical journey that connects jazz with the rhythms and soundscapes of Latin America. Pedro Barboza's compositions take shape and are enriched through the connection and creativity of Yrvis Méndez and Pancho Montañez, who bring a deep understanding of the language of jazz, making each piece a unique experience.
On April 5, 2025, Pedro Barboza Trio held the formal launch of "Tres Caminos" at the Madrid Jazz Club "Villanos" where no seat was left unoccupied, in fact, a significant number of fans remained standing.
On that occasion Pedro Barboza with Yrvis Mendez and Pancho Montañez, live, presented some of the pieces with grooves in the album such as: "De Repente" a work by Aldemaro Romero "Father of Venezuelan Jazz", "Recordarte" dedicated to Aquiles Baez (a prolific and versatile musician who besides exploring Venezuelan music, also did so with other genres), "Tres Caminos" which also identifies the album (it was the original commitment with Juancho Herrera) and more, I also highlighted the communication and emotion that the musicians maintained with the public during the concert.
Pedro Barboza plays the Creole or Spanish guitar, also known as the classical guitar. This type of guitar is characterized by its nylon strings and its soft, melodic sound, ideal for folk and classical music, which has consistently served him well in his wonderful mixes.
The blend of Venezuelan and classical music with jazz is a significant creative contribution. In addition, all of Barboza's compositions on "Tres Caminos" are inspired by him, except for "De Repente" and "Turn Out The Stars" (Bill Evans).
The blend of Venezuelan and classical music with jazz is a significant creative contribution. In addition, all of Barboza's compositions on "Tres Caminos" are inspired by him, except for "De Repente" and "Turn Out The Stars" (Bill Evans).
The album "Tres Caminos" fully identifies with what is considered Smooth Latin Jazz, it is a distinctive, relaxing, pleasant sound.
PEDRO BARBOZA:
Pedro Barboza, guitarist, composer and educator was born in Maracaibo (the land of the beloved sun, oil, gaita, coconut mojito), Venezuela.
Pedro began his musical studies in the late 1980s at the Ars Nova Music School in Caracas and continued them at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelor of Music degree.
That same year, he traveled to the Netherlands to study composition at the Rotterdam Conservatory and later earned a Master's degree in Electroacoustic Composition with honors from the University of Hertfordshire in 1998.
At the beginning of the millennium, he won a creation scholarship at the Phonos Foundation in Barcelona, Spain, studying under the tutelage of Gabriel Brncic, the renowned Chilean musician and pedagogue. These experiences further opened his interest in free improvisation and electroacoustic music, and he performed several works in Europe, the United States, and Venezuela.
Later, he founded the Escuela Itinerante de la Música (EiM) to provide comprehensive training to young Venezuelans through student exchanges with other schools on the continent. He is also a professor at the National Experimental University of the Arts (UNEARTE) and a passionate fan of contemporary music and composition. He released his first album, La gran brisa, at the end of 2015.
That same year, he traveled to the Netherlands to study composition at the Rotterdam Conservatory and later earned a Master's degree in Electroacoustic Composition with honors from the University of Hertfordshire in 1998.
At the beginning of the millennium, he won a creation scholarship at the Phonos Foundation in Barcelona, Spain, studying under the tutelage of Gabriel Brncic, the renowned Chilean musician and pedagogue. These experiences further opened his interest in free improvisation and electroacoustic music, and he performed several works in Europe, the United States, and Venezuela.
Later, he founded the Escuela Itinerante de la Música (EiM) to provide comprehensive training to young Venezuelans through student exchanges with other schools on the continent. He is also a professor at the National Experimental University of the Arts (UNEARTE) and a passionate fan of contemporary music and composition. He released his first album, La gran brisa, at the end of 2015.
After completing his studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Venezuelan guitarist and composer Pedro Barboza has developed an artistic career that positions him as one of the most distinctive performers and composers on the Latin American music scene. His constant search has led him to diversify his work within jazz, contemporary music, electroacoustics, and free improvisation. Barboza has achieved his own language and style, weaving each of his influences into a unique musical offering that captivates audiences with the strength and subtlety present in the tradition of ancestral chants, Afro-Venezuelan rhythms, textures, harmonies, and melodies.
"La Gran Brisa" is the title of Pedro Barboza's debut album. This album features the artist's original compositions in the instrumental guitar genre. The album explores diverse textures and atmospheres, offering a unique musical experience. The official release of "La Gran Brisa" was on July 15, 2017.
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