Pere Soto Grup "Coincidencias”

Pere Soto Grup

Coincidencias

Berman International (Spain) 1989

BH-002 (LP) coated sleeve.

sleeve : EX+(light wear on corner.)

media : VG+/EX+(some sloghtly noises. A1 has click noises caused by a few small scratches.)

This is a little-known masterpiece album released in 1989 by the Spanish guitarist/composer Pere Soto, introduced in the first edition of the guidebook "obscure sound." It features a septet lineup with Gemma Plans (vo), Angel Pereira (dr), Enric Canada (per), Perico Sambeat (ts), Xavi Ortiz (b), and Toni Olaf Sajata (keys). The album combines dry Latin percussion rhythms with the wet sound of guitars and electric pianos, creating a refreshing and melodic crossover jazz throughout. Particularly remarkable are the mellowness of tracks A1, A2, and B1, where the transparent vocals of Gemma Plans resonate with a deep emotional touch. The elegance of the composition and arrangements, reminiscent of Yuhji Ohno's work on "Lupin III," adds to the album's charm. While Spain produced a wealth of refined music with a distinctive taste in the late 1980s and early 1990s, encountering music of this style is a rare and delightful experience.

In the first half of A1, there are small scratches, approximately 1.5 cm in width, in five places, resulting in click noises. However, there are no skips, and overall, the condition is good.

A1: Jerusalem