Powerful Latin Jazz recording in a space where the soul of Dominican and Afro-Caribbean music dances with the expansive language of contemporary jazz.

GENRE: JAZZ/LATIN JAZZ/LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

COMPOSER: SOCRATES GARCIA

WITH: Alto/Soprano/Tenor/Baritone Saxes; Clarinets, Flutes; Trumpets; Trombones; Rhythm Section; Percussion

This project is a reflection of many things: the music that raised Garcia, the stories unfolding around his history, and the beauty of voices--both ancestral and contemporary--coming together in harmony and friction...

THE TUNES:

AG's Resting Face...Scary!!!

A merengue-jazz piece as fierce and electric as the spirit it was inspired by. Playful, sharp-edged, and proud.

Sultry Villa Mella Twilights

At dusk in Villa Mella, the air is thick with spirit. This piece blends Dominican palos--a rhythm rooted in folkloric tradition--with the textures of jazz. It's an homage to a place where music is more than sound; it's breath, ritual, and resistance.

Brad's Dreamy Samaná Night

A trumpet concerto that merges lyrical improvisation, vibrant ensemble passages, and percussive energy.

Illusions, Delusions...a Glimmer of Hope

This three-movement suite is a reflection of the strange spell cast over a divided nation--a journey through shadow and flame, with the faint light of renewal flickering in the distance.

The Wizard's Wicked Charm

A conjurer in a red tie whispers half-truths and weaves illusions. This movement pulses with menace and seduction.

Liars and Fools

Every false prophet needs a chorus. This movement spirals with chaotic energy--devotion without question, loyalty without thought. A dance of hollow drums and blind applause. The sound of a mask smiling.

The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)

And yet--through smoke and noise--a new figure steps forward. Quiet strength, radiant in resolve. She speaks, not to deceive, but to awaken. The rhythm here is hope reborn--not naive, but earned. A hymn for those who still dream.

Track Listing

• AG’s Resting Face…Scary!!!
• Sultry Villa Mella Twilights
• Brad’s Dreamy Samana Night
• Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: I. The Wizard’s Wicked Charm
• Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: II. Liars and Fools
• Illusions, Delusions…A Glimmer of Hope: III. The Mold Breaker (Bringer of Joy)

Additional Details

Label: Summit Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 63:21 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/22/25

UPC: 099402841922