Pan American Expressions (Physical CD)

With Pan-American Expressions, Rose City Brass Quintet invites listeners on a musical journey spanning the Americas – from the tango halls of Buenos Aires to the Broadway lights of New York and beyond. As the ensemble’s second full-length album (following their acclaimed 2022 debut Disquiet), this release reflects RCBQ’s commitment to musical excellence and inclusivity, highlighting works by historically underrepresented composers and vibrant cultural storytelling. The album’s repertoire ranges from Astor Piazzolla’s sultry Argentine tango rhythms to Leonard Bernstein’s iconic West Side Story melodies, and from Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Brazilian soundscapes to contemporary pieces by Cuban-born Tania León and jazz legend Paquito D’Rivera. Guest artists – percussionist Sergio Carreño on cajón and mezzo-soprano Sarah Beaty – join the quintet on select tracks, adding unique rhythmic and vocal colors. The result is a captivating panorama of pan-American music that exemplifies Rose City Brass Quintet’s vision of engaging, inclusive, and unforgettable brass performance.

This is for a physical CD. If you want a digital download instead, go to this link:

https://rosecitybrasscompany.gumroad.com/l/pan-american-expressions-DD