Angelica Sanchez Drops “Live at JAZZDOR” Album
Debut Performance with Barry Guy and Ramón López Captured Live
Live at JAZZDOR
by Angelica Sanchez, Barry Guy, Ramon López
Label: Maya Recordings
Recorded: November 15, 2023
Released: August 2, 2024
There’s a kind of electric alchemy when musicians first meet on stage, especially when their reputations precede them. “Live at JAZZDOR” captures that magic moment when pianist Angelica Sanchez, bassist Barry Guy, and drummer Ramón López came together for their inaugural performance in Strasbourg. Recorded in November 2023 at the JAZZDOR Festival, this trio debuted with a performance that took each musician’s already distinguished career and brought a new dimension to the well-worn piano trio format.
This live set pulses with the spontaneity of discovery. Sanchez’s playing is a masterclass in both restraint and explosion—her delicate, spacious voicings build an intricate web around the profound tones of Guy’s bass and López’s deft, atmospheric percussion. The trio breathes together like old friends, though this was their first encounter. Guy’s decades of piano trio experience shine through, but it’s the collective chemistry that elevates the performance beyond the sum of its parts. For anyone who revels in the thrilling unpredictability of live Jazz, this recording offers a unique document of three virtuosos who are just beginning to explore what’s possible together.
Personnel
Angelica Sanchez • piano
Barry Guy • double bass
Ramón López • drums and percussion