"Boreal" marks the reencounter of Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos with Perico Sambeat - talented musician with a significant international reputation - in the triple role of composer, musical director and soloist.

After a first collaboration with Sambeat over fifteen years ago, in a concert dedicated to spanish jazz at Casa da Música, and a joint endeavour into the universe of Ornette Coleman in 2021, the big band from Matosinhos is now completely immersed in the musical imagery of this reference of contemporary jazz.

This record with Iberian roots is particularly shaped by the elegance of Sambeat's writing, with its dense harmonies full of lyricism, in the context of a large jazz ensemble familiar with a very broad artistic spectrum.

Musical Direction, Alto and Soprano Saxophone, Flute
Perico Sambeat

Composed and Arranged
Perico Sambeat

Produced
Pedro Guedes and Perico Sambeat

Woodwinds: José Luís Rego, João Guimarães, Mário Santos, José Pedro Coelho, Rui Teixeira
Trumpets: Luís Macedo, Ricardo Formoso, Rogério Ribeiro, Javier Pereiro
Trombones: Daniel Dias, Andreia Santos, Álvaro Pinto,Gonçalo Dias
Piano: Miguel Meirinhos
Guitar: André Fernandes
Double Bass: Demian Cabaud
Drums: Diogo Alexandre
Drums on Circles: Mário Barreiros
Vocals on Limbo: Alba Morena

Soloists
Circe: Perico Sambeat, André Fernandes
Ciudad Del Paraíso: Ricardo Formoso, Perico Sambeat, Diogo Alexandre
Mãe D’Água: André Fernandes, Mário Santos, Perico Sambeat
Limbo: Javier Pereiro, Perico Sambeat, Diogo Alexandre
Ample: Diogo Alexandre, Miguel Meirinhos, Perico Sambeat
Snow Hope: Miguel Meirinhos, Perico Sambeat
Estigia (para Bernardo y Toni): José Pedro Coelho, Miguel Meirinhos, Perico Sambeat
Boreal: André Fernandes, Perico Sambeat, Demian Cabaud

Composed and Arranged by Perico Sambeat
Produced by Pedro Guedes and Perico Sambeat
Recorded by Mário Barreiros, CARA, Matosinhos. May 6-7th 2023
Assistant Engineer: João Maya
Mixed by Mário Barreiros and Perico Sambeat
Mastered by Mário Barreiros
Design: Dobra
Executive Production: Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos

CARA 011 · 2025

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