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"The After Hours Set introduced a young jazz pianist, Antonio Madruga, with Florida-based Cuban roots. He was quite impressive and presented a great sound to follow the New Year’s revelry. 'Georgia On My Mind' opened this set, with Sonny Jain on drums and Madruga on piano. 'That’s All' was melancholy, smooth, and richly textured, a very midnight sound, seemingly evoking a mood beyond the young pianist’s years. Madruga’s interpretation, with romantic and reflective passages, was mature and melancholy".
(www.robertaonthearts.com, 2008 New Year's Eve concert) |