The Journey notes Pianist Danilo Perez's second recording as a leader is a real gem. Divided into "Time Past" and "Time Present," Perez performs music utilizing Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms, complex time signatures, original themes, the influence of bop, and his own very strong technique. The personnel and instrumentation changes from song to song, ranging from a septet with both George Garzone and David Sanchez on saxophones (along with two percussionists playing a wide variety of exotic instruments) to a conventional trio, a duet with drummer Ignacio Berroa, and a pair of solo piano pieces. Bassist Larry Grenadier plays very well, always sounding confident during the very tricky music, while Perez displays a highly original yet logical style. Well worth several listens. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide Capture Chains Voyage Arrival Awakening New Vision Panama 2000 Reminisce Flight To Freedom African Wave Libre Spiritus details Jay Newland Engineer, Mastering, Mixing David Sanchez Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor) John Snyder Producer Jacqueline Murphy Art Direction Paula Wood Design Michael Halsband Photography Ken Lewis Mixing Assistant Danílo Perez Piano, Arranger, Main Performer, Composer Milton Cardona Bells, Shekere, Bata, Chant Ignacio Berroa Drums Kimati Dinizulu Sound Effects, Udu, Apentema, Sankofa Akyene, Gonza, Bamboo Flute, Rattles, Rainstick, Agogo, Caxixi George Garzone Sax (Tenor) Larry Grenadier Bass © 2010 Danilo Perez