by Alex Sino & Terry Heimat
FUNKY SONATAS © 2025
Music album by Alex Sino & Terry Heimat featuring
Richard & Jerry Bravo, Ed Calle, Francis Goya,
Zhangjiajie Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard & Jerry Bravo, Ed Calle, Francis Goya,
Zhangjiajie Philharmonic Orchestra
Unveiling the "Funky Sonatas": A Classy Journey from Buenos Aires to Rome.
New York, NY – In a captivating blend of classical elegance and Latin rhythms, Grammy-winning producer Alex Sino and Global Music Award Winner Taras Kutsenko announce the completion of the first single - Astor Piazzolla's "Tema de Maria" from the long-awaited album "Funky Sonatas." The album, set to be released in April 2025, promises to deliver an exquisite collection of melodies penned by some of the most iconic composers, including Astor Piazzolla, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Luis Bacalov, and Chick Corea.
New York, NY – In a captivating blend of classical elegance and Latin rhythms, Grammy-winning producer Alex Sino and Global Music Award Winner Taras Kutsenko announce the completion of the first single - Astor Piazzolla's "Tema de Maria" from the long-awaited album "Funky Sonatas." The album, set to be released in April 2025, promises to deliver an exquisite collection of melodies penned by some of the most iconic composers, including Astor Piazzolla, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Luis Bacalov, and Chick Corea.
The single "Tema de Maria" draws inspiration from Astor Piazzolla's
opera "María de Buenos Aires."
opera "María de Buenos Aires."
First single
of the FUNKY SONATAS album
of the FUNKY SONATAS album
Producers:
Alex Sino & Terry Heimat
Genre
Classical Crossover, Latin Jazz
Country/Release date
USA November, 2024
Featuring:
Richard & Jerry Bravo, Mario Parmisano, David Pastor, Francis Goya
Mixing & Audio Mastering:
Terry Heimat Studios LLC
Cover design, Director , Images/Computer graphics:
Terry Heimat Studios & Pier 5
Astor Piazzolla's opera "María de Buenos Aires."
This tango operetta, which premiered in 1968, tells the haunting and surreal story of María, a woman whose life and death in Buenos Aires is deeply intertwined with the city's tango culture. Piazzolla's work is known for its innovative blend of traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical music, creating a rich, emotional landscape that resonates with audiences today. The piece "Tema de Maria" encapsulates the essence of María's character and her connection to Buenos Aires, making it a perfect introduction to the album.
| Founder & Producer of Pier 5 Inc Dr. Alex Sino is the Latin Grammy Award-winning producer. Music brings people together. Music is a link between people beyond color, language or culture. Music has no frontiers. I hope that this wonderful project will help the world realize that we need to take care of our world and that people must keep on working on a better future all together. |
| Founder & Producer of Terry Heimat Studios LLC Prof. Taras Kutsenko Global Music Awards Winner, GRAMMY ® & LATIN GRAMMY ® balloted Conductor, composer, producer, written music for more than 20 theater productions and more than 10 feature films. Collaboration: Francis Goya, Al di Meola, Amaury Gutierez, Richard Baravo, Camilo Valencia, Leonid Agutin, Camilo Velandia, Angelica Varum, Julio Ariel Diaz, Slava Vakarchuk, Lilian Garcia, Raisa Batista, Rayko Batista, Rafael Ernesto Perez Martinez, Anthony Quinones, Christian Medina, Nam San Fong, Sloboda Virtuosi Orchestra, ENIGMA tribute, METALLICA tribute, Zhangjiajie Philharmonic Orchestra. Prof. Taras Kustenko is the winner of numerous video and music awards such as the Global Music Awards, Seagull Award (CHAIKA), Europe Music Award, Hollywood BLASTOFF, Los Angeles Silver Mask, Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards, New Media Film Awards, Palm Beach International Music Awards, Paris Film Awards, Munich Film Awards, Royal Society of Television & Motion Picture Awards. |
A Stellar Ensemble of Musicians
The production of "Tema de Maria" features an impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians, each bringing their unique talents to the project:
The production of "Tema de Maria" features an impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians, each bringing their unique talents to the project:
Recording team
Richard & Jerry Bravo
Drums, percussions & Bass
• Richard Bravo (Percussion and Drums): A multiple Grammy® Award winner, Bravo's intricate rhythms and dynamic percussion have graced more than 1,500 recordings and live performances. Among them are collaborations with Arturo Sandoval, Chick Corea, Poncho Sanchez, Barry Gibb, Juanes, and Luis Fonsi. His expertise in Latin percussion adds an authentic and powerful layer to the track.
• Jerry Bravo (Bass): A Venezuelan-born bassist who complements his brother's percussion, Jerry Bravo's bass lines provide a solid and groovy foundation, enhancing the rhythmic complexity and driving the music forward. Jerry collaborated with many Latin Jazz musicians, among them Grammy-winning saxophonist Dr. Edward Calle.
• Jerry Bravo (Bass): A Venezuelan-born bassist who complements his brother's percussion, Jerry Bravo's bass lines provide a solid and groovy foundation, enhancing the rhythmic complexity and driving the music forward. Jerry collaborated with many Latin Jazz musicians, among them Grammy-winning saxophonist Dr. Edward Calle.
Mario Parmisano
Piano
An Argentinian pianist with a rich career spanning over three decades, Parmisano has performed with legends like Al Di Meola, Estella Raval, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Steve Gadd, Marc Johnson, Peter Erskine, John Patitucci, and others. His deep understanding of jazz and Latin rhythms makes his piano playing both intricate and emotionally resonant.
Francis Goya
Acoustic Guitar
Francis Goya (Guitar): Celebrated for his romantic and evocative guitar style, Belgian classical guitar player and producer Francis Goya has recorded fifty albums, many of which have reached gold or platinum status. Goya's delicate touch and melodic sensibility add a poignant and beautiful dimension to the arrangement.
David Pastor
Trumpet
Known for his collaborations with Clark Terry, Chris Cheek, Michael Buble Paquito D 'Rivera, Pat Metheny, Bob Mintzer, Danilo Pérez, Giovanni Hidalgo or Donald Harrison, among many others. Pastor's trumpet playing is characterized by its lyrical expressiveness and technical brilliance. His contributions bring a vibrant and soulful element to the music.
The ART of ARRANGEMENT
Andrei Pushkarev
Arranger
The arrangement of "Tema de Maria" is masterfully crafted by vibraphonist Andrei Pushkarev, whose solo career and work with Kremerata Baltica under Gidon Kremer have earned him international acclaim. Pushkarev's experience in arranging many compositions written by Astor Piazzolla brings out the emotional depth, rhythm, and vibrant colors of Piazzolla's Tema de Maria, weaving together the different musical elements into a cohesive and powerful piece. His ability to balance the traditional and contemporary aspects of the music ensures that the track is fresh, appealing to lovers of Latin jazz, and deeply rooted in its tango origins.
GRAMMY® 2025 balloted projects
The Vision Behind "Funky Sonatas"
"Funky Sonatas" is not just an album; it's a celebration of musical fusion. As in their last several albums, such as Domus Solis, Alex Sino and Terry Heimat aim to bridge the gap between classical and contemporary music, infusing timeless compositions with the dynamic grooves of Latin music. The album will feature contributions from more outstanding artists, each adding their flair to the project.
The inclusion of pieces written by Astor Piazzola, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, and Chick Corea further emphasizes the album's diverse musical landscape. A rhythm and philosophy of Astor Piazzolla, Morricone's iconic film scores, Rota's unforgettable melodies, and Corea'sinnovative jazz compositions provide a rich tapestry of styles for Sino and Kutsenko to explore and reinterpret.
As the production moves toward completion, "Funky Sonatas" promises to be a groundbreaking addition to the world of crossover music, appealing to lovers of classical, jazz, and Latin rhythms alike.
"Funky Sonatas" is not just an album; it's a celebration of musical fusion. As in their last several albums, such as Domus Solis, Alex Sino and Terry Heimat aim to bridge the gap between classical and contemporary music, infusing timeless compositions with the dynamic grooves of Latin music. The album will feature contributions from more outstanding artists, each adding their flair to the project.
The inclusion of pieces written by Astor Piazzola, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, and Chick Corea further emphasizes the album's diverse musical landscape. A rhythm and philosophy of Astor Piazzolla, Morricone's iconic film scores, Rota's unforgettable melodies, and Corea'sinnovative jazz compositions provide a rich tapestry of styles for Sino and Kutsenko to explore and reinterpret.
As the production moves toward completion, "Funky Sonatas" promises to be a groundbreaking addition to the world of crossover music, appealing to lovers of classical, jazz, and Latin rhythms alike.
CREDITS AND TRACK NOTES
Performers:
1. Tema de Maria (from Maria de Buenos Aires)
written by Astor Piazzolla, (published vy Warner Classics)
Terry Heimat Studios LLC - producer
Pier 5 - producer
Andrei Pushkarev - arranger
Richard Bravo - drums, percussions
Jerry Bravo - bas
Mario Parmisano - piano
Francis Goya - acoustic guitar
David Pastor - trumpet
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PROJECT
Zhangjiajie Symphony Center Hunan, China
Jane Debin Rector of Zhangjiajie College University
Richard Bravo thanks
LP Percussions, Mapex Drums and Vic Firth drum sticks
Partners
