Amaro Freitas – Y’Y

Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas has already made a name for himself as a virtuoso who is both sensitive and polyrhythmically explosive. On his new album ‘Y’Y’ he draws inspiration from the Amazon rainforest. Which he explores in very different ways. One way is through a specially prepared piano, rustling percussion and bird flutes. The other leads him to softer tones and illustrious guests such as guitarist Jeff Parker, harpist Brandee Younger and drummer Hamid Drake.