by Raul da Gama, Latin Jazz Network This celebration of the universality of relationships Ubuntu is, fittingly, brimful with vibrant music, not just from guitarist and leader, Lupa Santiago, and from guest trombonist Ed Neumeister, but also contains one gorgeous piece contributed by the extraordinary Brasilian pianist, Leandro Cabral. The music is all of a … Read More
by Roberto Binda, Argonauta Magazine Lupa Santiago 4teto / Ubuntu (Soundfinger) CD Quando si pensa alla musica brasiliana anche in ambito jazzistico la mente é portata comunque ad associarla alla samba e alla bossa nova nonostante una molteplicità di artisti abbiano nel tempo cercato di superarne gli steccati di genere grazie a esperienze legate ai sempre … Read More
Lupa Santiago: “Ubuntu” by George Harris, Jazz Weekly Brazilian guitarist/composer Lupa Santiago brings the spotlight to trombonist Ed Neumeister on his latest album of rich and flowing originals. The “4tet” of Santiago with Leandro Cabral/p, Alex Buck/dr and Bruno Migotto are peppy as they snap through a playful “Two For Eleven” and get bluesy on … Read More
by Dick Metcalf, Improvijazznation Lupa Santiago 4teto + Ed Neumeister – UBUNTU: This is definitely some of the most “full-bodied” jazz I’ve listened to (yet) in 2016! Lupa’s guitar work is magic, weaving in, ’round & through a plethora of horns, percussion and keyboards to give you a most unique experience with both high energy … Read More
by Leonid Auskern, Jazz Quad Большинство любителей воспринимает бразильский джаз сквозь призму ритмов самбы и босановы и никак иначе. Я, грешный, тоже во многом подвержен этому стереотипу. Просто, другой бразильский джаз слушать приходиться крайне редко. Но вот альбом Ubuntu – как раз такой случай. Бразильский гитарист Лупа Сантьяго – опытнейший музыкант, достаточно сказать, что Ubuntu … Read More
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record The Brazilian guitarist sets his ear toward Africa and even though this date doesn’t have a sax on it, the vibe and attitude feels like something you could expect from Paul Winter (there is a trombone–but it’s really not the same). Recorded with some urgency because of the players various … Read More
by James Nadal, All About Jazz The Brazilian jazz scene has undergone subtle but noticeable changes, as many Brazilian musicians continue to travel, tour, and study abroad, returning with applicable innovative ideas. Expanding beyond the customary bossa and samba boundaries, the music is encompassing global influences with impressive results. Guitarist Lupa Santiago is the embodiment … Read More
