Cantar Del Alma [CD], Carlos Gimenez, CD

Great vocal masterpieces are given a new voice in a boldand poetic programme by Spanish saxophonist CarlosGimenez who showcases the instrument's profoundlylyrical side, capable of breathing, sighing and singing withstartling emotional immediacy. Together with pianist JoseAlberto del Cerro, the songful qualities, richness ofcolours and genuine human expressivity of works byMompou, Rachmaninoff, Montsalvatge, Wagner andObradors are transformed into luminous "songs withoutwords", revealing the saxophone's hidden vocal soul.