by Nigel Campbell, Caribbean Beat Pianist Josean Jacobo has been heralded as the “Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz,” and with that understanding, the listener must negotiate a minefield of ideas and ideologies on “Dominicanness” and the image of the island as a tourist playground. On Cimarrón, Jacobo, along with the band Tumbao — a unique combo of … Read More
George Harris, Jazz Weekly Pianist Josean Jacobo creates sizzling Afro Cuban sounds in trio and small group settings with Otoniel Nicolas/dr, Daroli Mende/b, Mois Silfa/perc, Jonathan Suazo/as and Rafael Suncar/ts. The three member format creates ripples on classic moods like “Aunque Me Cueste La Vida” as well as the more modern and modal “Lonnie’s Lament” … Read More
By: Raul da Gama, Hot House There are many moments on Cimarron (E7 Studios), the sophomore album from pianist Josean Jacobo and Tumbao, when you feel overcome by a sort of ancient spiritual magic. That is becaue Josean’s pianism is completely subsumed by the forces that have molded his spiritual heritage. That unique aspect of … Read More
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By: Dave Rogers, WTJU Josean Jacobo & Tumbao – Cimarron (E7 Studios): “Hailed as “The Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz”, pianist & composer Josean Jacobo is bringing the music and culture of the Dominican Republic to an international audience. His group “Josean Jacobo & Tumbao” creates an atmosphere rich in Afro-Descendant folkloric idioms and jazz….” (https://www.joseanjacobo.com/) … Read More
by Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs JOSEAN JACOBO & TUMBAO – “CIMARRON” Afro Dominican Jazz Josean Jacobo, piano/vocals/composer; Yasser Tejeda, vocals; Daroll Mendez, bass/vocals; Mois Silfa, percussion; Otoniel Nicolas, drums/guira; Rafael Suncar, tenor saxophone; Jonathan Suazo, alto saxophone. The group, Tumbao, digs deeply into the history of Afro-Dominican jazz. You hear the exciting rhythms and the … Read More
By: Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine In the wake of tourist murders and the recent shooting of beloved Dominican David Ortiz (“Big Papi”), the reputation of the Dominican Republic is going through a tough period to say the least. It sounds cliché to say that music can be a healing force but one listen to pianist … Read More
By: Raul Da Gama, Latin Jazz Net The frequency and intensity of Afro-centric music being created and released across the African Diaspora born and bred among the erstwhile Spanish colonies within the Latin American realm is almost all pervasive today. It’s almost as if the cultural pressure cooker of the region has burst open and … Read More
Hailed as “The Ambassador of Afro-Dominican Jazz”, pianist, composer and arranger Josean Jacobo is proud to release Cimarrón on E7 Studios – a 10-track collection of compositions brought to life by Jacobo’s sextet, Tumbao. Featuring saxophonists Jonathan Suazo and Rafael Suncar, bassist Daroll Mendez, drummer Otoniel Nicolas and percussionist Mois Silfa, Cimarrón testifies the explosive … Read More
