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JAZZHAUS presents LUIS PERDOMO Solo Piano

In 2005, Perdomo released his first CD as a leader, "Focus Point", for RKM Records. Focus Point includes music that Luis wrote in college as well as more recent compositions. "I wanted to document my musical journey up to the present, but at the same time create arrangements that would give the music a certain continuity." Luis often writes with particular musicians in mind and on this recording, he was able to bring together some of his favorite musical collaborators including Miguel Zenón, Ravi Coltrane, Ugonna Okegwo, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Roberto Quintero. Focus Point brings to the forefront Luis' prodigious talents both as an innovative composer/arranger and a creative and original improviser. The CD received rave reviews in all the major jazz publications and appeared on many top ten lists of 2005. Since 2005, Perdomo has released two critically acclaimed recordings as a leader "Awareness" in 2007 and "Pathways" in 2008. Each disc represents very distinct and contrasting aspects of his musical identity. "Awareness", which features his working trioHans Glawischnig (bass) and Eric McPherson (drums) as well as special guests, bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Nasheet Waits-- is the more overtly "experimental" of the two. And the critics took notice immediately. The Village Voice praised him for his efforts calling him "A rather amazing improviser, the pianist is making a name for himself by feverishly assaulting the progressive edge of mainstream" This, however, doesn't mean he can not play or does not have reverence for the mainstream and the jazz tradition. "Pathways" makes it very clear that Perdomo is equally at ease in both worlds. His latest CD "Universal Mind", on the RKM Music label is a very special one for Luis: It features his long time band mate in Ravi Coltrane's Quartet, bassist Drew Gress, with whom he has built a strong rapport over the years, and one of most influential musicians in the history of Jazz, and also one of Luis' early influences: drummer Jack Dejohnette. Produced by Ravi Coltrane, "Universal Mind" is a record that incorporates elements that influenced Luis as an early age and steered him towards a career in music: fearless explorations, combined with passionate and adventurous playing.