O'Farrill, Arturo. Legacies (CD)

Making a Scene Arturo O'farril Legacies a giant of Latin Jazz, his versatility clearly extends to all forms of jazz. ... Flanked by his son, drummer Zack O’Farrill, and bassist Llany Mateo, Legacies is a mix of five trio and four solo piano performances. The nine tracks include just one original, “Blue State Blues” while O’Farrill nods to his influencers – Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Carla Bley, his dad, Chico O’Farrill, as well as Sonny Rollins. One standard, “Darn That Dream” is in the mix as well. The unusual name speaks to his heritage – a rather unique mix of Irish/Mexican/Cuban/German.