Download: Triorganico “Tempo De Amor”

(from Convivencia out now on Now Again)

Triorganico’s debut effort Convivencia is—simply put—a work of remarkable beauty. The trio trades in highly emotive bossa-tinged instrumentals that are equally capable of taking listeners on a trip down the coasts of South America and invoking deep introspection. Transcendent finger-picked tropical guitar, colorful woodwinds and tastefully light Latin percussion are the core musical elements of the group. A wonderful sense of gorgeous melancholy and delightful uplift permeates the record; arpeggiated minor guitar chords anchor the melody while the sounds of congas, muted ride cymbals, saxophones and flutes provide playful accents. Triorganico manages to achieve that improbable balance between dark and light tones while still maintaining the vibrancy and looseness of their music. The fine musicianship of each member is well represented here. “Correndo” showcases guitarist Fabiano de Nascimento’s virtuosity in playing Spanish rhythms with the emotional poignancy of folk music. “After Thought” finds woodwind specialist Pablo Calogero coaxing heartbreaking melodies from his sax while percussionist Ricardo “Tiki” Pasillas ratchets up the urgency and intensity of the piece with his rhythmic touch. Convivencia allows listeners to finally eavesdrop on these three masterful players engaging in a passionate musical conversation.

—Amorn Bholsangngam