'Swings effortlessly, captivating energy, remarkable arrangements' - JAZZthing, Germany
'Superb - Nils Fischer is absolutely on top of his game once again.' - LATINJAZZNET, Canada
'Brilliant and powerful, yet deeply endearing...
a stunning fusion of Cuban timba, jazz, and salsa that thrills at every moment'
Jazzism, The Netherlands
'From the first note you're lucky to land in something special, and then the salsa bursts out'
- Slagwerkkrant, The Netherlands
'Brilliant, colorful album with infectious grooves and beautiful melodies.'- Written in Music, The Netherlands
'Otra Idea Más absolutely shines as one of the best album releases of 2024' - Solar Latin Club, Colombia
ALBUM: 'OTRA IDEA MÁS'
ARTIST: NILS FISCHER & TIMBAZO
FEATURING PAQUITO D'RIVERA, ISSAC DELGADO, ALEXANDER ABREU, EDWIN PERÉZ, KEISEL JIMÉNEZ
With its 2024 release, the band delivers beautiful, danceable salsa tracks with a healthy dose of timba and jazz. The never-before released songs are a testament to the composing, arranging and poetic talents of one of Cuba's unsung musical heroes, the late Antonio Perez Fonseca (Tony Perez). Together with the invited guests, Timbazo brings his creations to life with some of Europe's most soulful musicians.
For those who are familiar with Nils - his new album wouldn't be complete without a track where Afro Cuban jazz and percussion are happily celebrated: Paquito D'Rivera joins the band on Iván 'Melón' Lewis' masterpiece 'Arikúe'.
LINE UP
Nils Fischer: congas, quinto, clave, güícharo, chekere, effects, bongó / Fabian Nodarse ‘Huracán’: all coros, lead vocal 9 / Alberto Caicedo: all coros, lead vocal 3 / Daniel López Montejo: lead vocal 7 / Marc Bischoff: piano / Samuel Ruiz: bass / Leonid Muñoz: drums / Danny Rombout: bongó 3, 5, 7-9 / Oscar Cordero: trumpet / Joe Rivera: trumpet
GUESTS
Paquito D’Rivera: alto sax 1, 10, clarinet 6 / Issac Delgado: lead vocal 2, 5 / Edwin Pérez: lead vocal 8 / Alexander Abreu: lead vocal 4 / Evelyn Dupuy: lead vocal 7 / Keisel Jiménez: timbal, campana, güiro / Felipe Castro: alto sax 2-4, 7-9, tenor sax 6, baritone sax 8 / Ben van den Dungen: soprano sax 5, 7 / Amaury Pérez: trombones / Gerardo Rosales: maracas / Nando Vanin: coros / Carlos Matos: keyboard 9 / Dave Valentin: flute 9
Recorded in Havana, New York, New Jersey and Schiedam
Mixed and mastered by Oscar Autie at
El Cerrito Records, El Cerrito, California
Dedicated to Antonio Pérez Fonseca and Dave Valentin
Produced by Nils Fischer
With assistance from Marc Bischoff
Artwork by Selina Fernández-Shaw Alvarez
Cover photo by Marcel Boshuizen
Made possible by Sena Muziekproductiefonds,
Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds & Gemeente Rotterdam
full press release here
RECORDINGS
Otra Idea Más - Nils Fischer & Timbazo, Timbazo Productions 2024
ART - Nueva Manteca, Timbazo Productions, JWA 2022
Corason Africano - CaboCubaJazz, Timbazo Productions, Matos Music 2017
Rumberos a Montón - Nils Fischer & Timbazo, Timbazo Productions 2015
Rikeza y Valor - CaboCubaJazz, Timbazo Productions, Matos Music 2011
¡Gracias Joe Cuba! - Nils Fischer & Timbazo, Walboomers 2007
Collaborations
José Carvajal - Le Canto a mi Pueblo, 2024
Peter Gabriel Suite - Nordpool Orkest, Buzz Records 2024
Amdjer - Lucibela, Lusafrica 2022
Vasalis - Nordpool Orkest ft Janne Schra, Schradinova 2017
Sonho de um Beija-flor - Melissa Fortes, MF Music 2015
Vida Y Colores - Elsa Valle, GR1993 Records 2015
DMC One - Dutch Music Community, DMC 2015
Crime! - Nueva Manteca, JWA 2015
Live 25 Years - Nueva Manteca, JWA 2013
Corazón Abierto - Alberto Caicedo, AC 2012
Synchropation - Arno Hagemans, AH Productions 2012
Pura Vida - Descarga Amsterdam, Jazzshop Records 2011
Que Sensación - Cubopcity Bigband, Tamtam 2010
Mamboroma, Hasan Ozgok & The Roma Latin Project, Tamtam 2010
Mi Campana, Toro Ensamble, Merusa Records 2010
Complete Collection - Cubopcity Bigband, Tamtam 2010
Ritmo Inferno, Drums United, Tamtam 2009
Dag van de Wereldmuziek - MCN 2009
Memorias De Cuba - Carel Kraayenhof & Metropool Orchestra, Universal Music 2008
Jugando a Enamorar - Doble Jugada, Walboomers 2008
Salsa y Picante - Elsa Valle & Rumba Caliente, Tom-Tom Records 2007
Sounds from Beyond Vol. 2, Beyond 2007
Latin Vocal Explosion - Cubopcity Bigband, Tamtam 2006
Caboverdeanisimo - Carlos Matos, Matos Music 2006
World of Rhythm - Drums United, Tamtam 2006
Van Jonge Leu en Oale Grond - Herman Finkers, CNR Music 2005
Tribute to Tadashi Yoshida - Cubopcity Bigband, JVC Music 2004
Renacer - Fabian Nodarse, Munich Records 2004
Non Stop Descarga - Molote, MOR 2004
Tribute to the Westside Story - Nueva Manteca, Munich Records 2003
Sigue, vas Bien - Tumbao, Spinnin’ Records 2003
Congo Square - Nueva Manteca, Munich Records 2002
Arsenio - Cubopcity Bigband, Tamtam 2002
Amigos de Hoje en Dia, Tote Zabelinha, TZ 2002
Alma & Son - Manuel Di Candinho, Casa Caboverdeana 2002
Patria y Bandera - Rumbatá ft Issac Delgado, Camina Records 2001
Cubopcity Bigband - ft. Chocolate Armenteros, Tamtam 2000
Nós 2 - Beto Dias, King Productions 2000
Aventura - Tote Zabelinha, TZ 1999
Bomba Moderna - Leslie Lopez, Buitenkunst 1999
Night People - Nueva Manteca, EMI 1998
Ku Mas Unidadi - Belmiro, Belmiro Productions 1998
Moré & More - Cubopcity Bigband, Tamtam 1998
Afro Cuban Sanctus - Nueva Manteca, EMI 1997
Charanga - Orquesta Típica, Nimbus 1997
Contradanzas & Danzónes - Orquesta Típica, Nimbus 1996
The Machito Project - Cubopcity Bigband, EMI 1995
Let's Face the Music and Dance - Nueva Manteca, Blue Note 1995
Eveline and the Groove Movement, Clubtone 1995
Surúru - Boy Gé Mendes, Atlantic Music 1995
Nueva Manteca live ft Orestes Vilató - RN Discs 1994
Porgy & Bess - Nueva Manteca, Lucho 1993