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Medianoche 07:03
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Jurame 05:56
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Manifiesto 04:54
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Piensa en Mi 05:50
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9.
Yo 01:44

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Reflection and re-dedication are steady themes in the life and work of Claudia Acuña. Following her dynamic debut on the NY scene in the 1990’s she recorded five albums as a leader, and then stepped away for a decade to raise her son and restore her power. Returning refreshed and reborn in 2019, Acuna delivered the Latin Grammy nominated album Turning Pages, representing reclamation, recovery, and documenting a major creative leap.

As 2020 rocked the world we all experienced our own version of such a journey, asking ourselves important questions of intent and purpose. Claudia returned to a long time desire - to record a duets album of songs from her homeland, Chile. As the world slowed to a crawl, Acuna took this time to remember the past, to find the core of her dedication and the power of music. The result is DUO, 9 songs recorded with some of the finest musicians in the world. Entering the studio with the likes of Fred Hersch, Christian McBride, and Kenny Barron for an intimate recording put her in a vulnerable spot, but the ease and comfort of the experience set the tone. The simplicity of just two, feeling the music and letting it flow through them, brought her to a new place as a singer.

Seven of the songs on DUO come from composers hailing from Chile, Cuba, Argentina, and Mexico, and one from the great Chick Corea. The final track is Acuña’s sole original composition, and speaks of her relationship with Mother Earth. ‘…at the end of the day we all walk alone, and we can discover our beauty when we see Earth and us as one’

Born July 3, 1971 in Santiago and raised in Concepcion, Acuña established herself on the Chilean jazz scene in her early 20s. When she arrived in New York City in 1995, Acuña quickly gained recognition as a leading voice on a scene rapidly being transformed by a wave of brilliant Latin American musicians. Part of the roiling scene centered on Small’s, she plunged into collaborations with masters such as Jason Lindner, Harry Whitaker, Arturo O'Farrill, Guillermo Klein, Avishai Cohen, Branford Marsalis, George Benson, Louie Vega, Danilo Perez, and Tom Harrill.

Her five albums as a leader established Acuña as a creative force, from 2002’s Rhythm of Life (Verve) and 2004’s Luna (MaxJazz) though 2008’s In These Shoes (Zoho Music) and 2009’s strikingly beautiful En Este Momento (Marsalis Music). Whether putting her stamp on popular Latin American ballads, reimagining jazz standards from a South American perspective, or bringing infusing Afro-Caribbean material with a wide rhythmic sensibility, Acuña stands out as a passionate and emotionally incisive singer with a gleaming, burnished bronze tone.

For much of the past decade she’s put her recording career on the back-burner to focus on raising her son. Instead of touring, she’s stayed closer to home, where her keen intelligence and intrepid spirit has made her the vocalist of choice for many of jazz’s most creative figures.

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released September 23, 2022

1. Medianoche
Piano: Kenny Barron
by: Patricio Manns & Horacio Salinas

2. Eclipse de Luna
Bass: Christian McBride
by: Margarida Lecuona

3. Razón de Vivir
Piano: Carolina Calvache
by: Victor Heredia

4. Jurame
Piano : Fred Hersch
by: Maria Grever

5. Manifiesto
Violin: Regina Carter
by: Victor Jara

6. Verdade Amarga
Guitar: Russell Malone
by: Agustin Lara

7. Piensa en Mi
Piano: Arturo O'Farrill
by: Agustin Lara

8. Crystal Silence
Acapella/voice solo by: Chick Corea

9. Yo
Bombo Lehuero: Claudia Acuña
Voice: Claudia Acuna
by: Claudia Acuna

Producer's : Claudia Acuña & Marc Urselli
Executive Producer : Kabir Sehgal
Recorded & Mixed by Marc Urselli at EastSide Sound
Additional Recording by Duff Harris
Kenny Barron appears courtesy of Steinway & Son
Fred Hersh appears courtesy of Steinway Piano & Palmetto
Russell Malone appears courtesy of High Note
Christian McBride appears courtesy of Mack Avenue Records / Brother Mister Productions
Photo cover, art : Hollis King
Clothing: Jahnkoy
Hair and Makeup : Calwell
Assistants : Izac Sissoko , Leslie Jean Bart Photo in the studio by : Tracey Yarard

Thank you to all the amazing people who helped and encouraged me to make this album possible . You know who you are
Gracias a todos los que me ayudaron a hacer este maravilloso álbum , ustedes saben quienes son .

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Latin Grammy Nominee for Best jazz Album 2019 , being the only femile nominated in her category...
hen Claudia Acuña arrived in New York City in 1995, she quickly gained recognition as a leading voice on a scene rapidly being transformed by a wave of brilliant Latin American musicians. Part of the roiling cadre of creatively ambitious young players centered on Small’s, the Chilean vocalist ... more

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