Crossing the Threshold explored the intersection of flamenco and jazz, featuring flautist Gareth Lockrane alongside hand percussion, flamenco dance, and palmas (hand claps).
The project was supported by Arts Council England and performed at Love Supreme Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, The Vortex, and Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho.
Tracklist
- Buleria (J Cervantes) – 7:38
- Unfamiliar Woods (J Cervantes) – 8:22
- New Day (J Cervantes) – 6:13
- It Might Have Been (J Cervantes) – 7:04
- Quicksand (J Cervantes) – 4:33
- Crossing The Threshold (J Cervantes) – 6:34
Musicians
Gareth Lockrane – flutes
John Cervantes – piano, rhodes, composer
Sandy Suchodolski – double bass
Jon Desbruslais – drum kit
Malick Mbengue – cajon, congas, handclaps
Jesus Olmedo – footwork, castanets, handclaps
Pablo Dominguez / Adrian Sola – handclaps
Credits
Recorded 3rd & 4th July 2014 at Eastcote Studios by Philip Bagenal & George Murphy.
Mixed & mastered by Tyler McDiamid.
Cover photograph by Mike Drummond; Cover design by Split.
Supported by Arts Council England.