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Buscando La Vida – Henry Cole & Villa Locura – CD

TheNew Jazz Worksendowment (2020) allowed Cole to broaden his vision and unleash his “Superpowers.” The result isBuscando La Vida, created under enormously challenging conditions. Death became the word of the day,” writes Cole in the liner notes, “the Death of humans, work, faith, plans, bank accounts and so much more. In the middle of so much death, I decided to look for Life.

The result is a work, rooted in Jazz with elements of Funk, Rap, R&B, and Afrobeat augmented by the artistry of vocalists (rapper)Negro Gonzalez, vocalistDuke Amayo(ofAntibalas), and the Netherlands-based multiple Grammy-winning jazz and pop orchestraMetropole Orkest.

Buscando La Vidaconsists of eight original tracks, penned by Cole.

No Estamos Solos(We are Not Alone) A reflection on unexpectedly crossing paths with like-minded people and realizing, we are not alone.

Y en Sueos te Persigo(And in Dreams I Chase You) The tune speaks to being so obsessed with a vision, the creator pursues it in dreams.

Dime Donde Estas(Tell Me Where You Are), andH.C.S. Is dedicated to Coles estranged father, Henry Cole Simon.

De Frente(Head On) A meditation on confronting and taking responsibility for ones life plus the good and bad qualities.

Azul Turquesa(Blue Turquoise) A Love song dedicated to the color, turquoise.

Shinobi Dedicated to the figure of the Ninja. This speaks to the ability to develop a killer instinct ability without sacrificing ones essence.

Vueltas(Turns) The composition pays homage to the community that created the Delta Blues and its relation to the Puerto Rican Jibaro, and the “gatekeeper” to our hearts.

ALBUM PERSONNEL

Henry Cole Drums, Synths, Rhodes,The Metropole Orkest,Jahaziel Garcia Trumpet,Jonathan Acevedo Tenor Sax,Andrew Gutauskas Baritone Sax,Kalani Trinidad Flute,Benito Daz French Horn (3-4) ,Randy Roman Trombone (3-4),Giovanny De La Rosa Guitar,Javier Perez Guitar,Ricardo Rodriguez Bass,Emanuel Rivera Gambaro Keyboards, Synths.Alberto Beto Torrens Baril,Bryant Huffman Chekere,Duke Amayo Main Vocals (8)Negro Gonzalez Main Vocals (5),-Antoinette Rodriguez,Melissa Orsini,Dayanira Arzuaga,Genesis Z. Cordero –Backup Vocals (8).