Una Parte De Mi

"Una Parte De Mi" is a compilation of the first two albums by Cuban pianist Daniel Amat. Under the production of Cassio Records, this phonogram is loaded with lyricism and pianistic virtuosity and, above all, it represents a very personal musical perspective.

There has been a fine balance between good music, the virtuoso and the conceptual depth chosen by Ralph Riley with regard to the work of Daniel Amat, as this album contains  some of the most important works of his artistic career.

The guests that are included in this compilation are a delight.  Pancho Amat, Chucho Valdes, Tata Güines, Changuito, among other prominent figures of Afro-Cuban Jazz and Cuban music.

With this album we take a brief tour of some of the best known Cuban genres and some others that are not so well known, which could not be left out, namely, the son, the danzón, the descarga and others such as the contradanza, the rumba and the changüi.

With his music, Daniel invites us to share his deep and elaborate personal sensitivity. To achieve this reflection, he undoubtedly takes advantage of the entire romantic legacy of the golden century of the piano, drinking from Liszt, Rachmaninov, or Chopin, who, together with a unique touch, reflect his classical training and mastery of the instrument.

The elaboration of the arrangements is very innovative, since we can find Jazz textures, Son, Danzón, classical music and all in a single track, without this being an impediment to the elaboration of beautiful melodies.

Daniel Amat has been categorized by the prestigious DownBeat Magazine as "One of the Best Latin Jazz Pianists," characterizing him, above all, as having his own authentic style.

This compilation chosen by Ralph is a look at Amat's work to delve into his past and present, a motive that justifies a nostalgic and accurate discourse, but that is always full of the deepest love for music and life.

What is best is to listen, to hold on to the strong hand of this pianist and let the music take you. -- Ariana Amat