Crossing The Threshold (2014)

An intoxicating mesh of hand claps, foot stamps, jazz harmony, improvisation, and dance

John's group captivated audiences with its fusion of fiery flamenco grooves and adventurous improvisation from flautist Gareth Lockrane and other top-notch musicians. The band was driven by an electrifying rhythm section of hand percussion, hand claps and flamenco dance. It performed to sell-out audiences at the EFG London Jazz Festival, Love Supreme Festival, and premier jazz venues such as The Vortex and Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho.

Tracklist

1. Buleria (J Cervantes) - 7:38

2. Unfamiliar Woods (J Cervantes) - 8:22

3. New Day (J Cervantes) - 6:13

4. It Might Have Been (J Cervantes) - 7:04

5. Quicksand (J Cervantes) - 4:33

6. Crossing The Threshold (J Cervantes) - 6:34

Musicians

Gareth Lockrane - flutes

John Cervantes - piano, rhodes, composer

Sandy Suchodolski - double bass

Jon Desbruslais - drum kit

Malick Mbengue - cajon, congas, handclaps

Jesus Olmedo - footwork, castanets, handclaps

Pablo Dominguez / Adrian Sola - handclaps

Credits

Recorded 3 & 4 July 2014 at Eastcote Studios by Philip Bagenal & George Murphy

Mixed & mastered by Tyler McDiamid

Cover photograph by Mike Drummond; Cover design by Split

Supported by Arts Council England