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Tagumi

by André Carvalho

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“Untranslatable words, an inexhaustible source of inspiration that embodies the sequel to my trio’s first album”. This is how bassist and
composer André Carvalho defines his new album “Lost in Translation - Vol. II”

After the very well received “Lost in Translation”, André Carvalho continues his journey through the world of untranslatable words with a
sequel.

Carvalho states that “you’ve certainly come across concepts for which we don't have a word in our language. This does not mean that it
does not exist in another language and that another culture has created a term for such a concept. Learning such words can be a way for
us to be able to express ourselves better, see the world through the eyes of others and have a greater awareness of the outside and inner
world”. According to the bassist and composer, his fascination for untranslatable words started as a mere curiosity, but quickly became
something compelling and, therefore, it made perfect sense to continue the project.

In this sequel, Carvalho reunites the trio formed by saxophonist José Soares and guitarist André Matos, his usual collaborators. Elected
“Editor of 2022”, the Portuguese label Clean Feed Records will be home of “Lost in Translation - Vol. II".

Described by Carvalho as a “contemplative, intimate and at the same time rough album”, this new volume will have seven compositions by
its leader and one by André Matos, where improvisation, spontaneity and timbre-textural exploration are at the center of the trios’ sound.
Returning to the idea that learning untranslatable words can be a bridge between cultures, the new album will include compositions inspired
by words from languages such as Farsi, Hausa or Finnish.

When talking about “Lost in Translation”, André mentions an iconic quote by Wittgenstein: “the limits of my language mean the limits of my
world”. André says he really believes in this and that for him, when we learn new words, our conscience becomes more sensitive to others,
we become more empathetic and our world becomes richer.

Carvalho also shares that, because this subject is so special to him, he is working on a documentary with director Pedro Caldeira, which will
involve the contributions of various linguists, anthropologists, psychologists, as well as accompanying the trio from its genesis to the
recording and music performance.

credits

released January 20, 2023
José Soares - saxophone
André Matos - guitar
André Carvalho - double bass

Recorded at the Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço, Lisbon, on July 11-
13, 2022.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tiago de Sousa.
Produced by André Carvalho and Tiago de Sousa.
Executive production by Pedro Costa for Trem Azul.
Artwork by Travassos.

"Tagumi" was composed by André Carvalho.

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André Carvalho New York, New York

Portuguese bassist André Carvalho is an active NY freelancer whose works AllAboutJAzz described as “both in bounds and out of this world.” Nate Chinen of The New York Times dubbed André a bassist “you should get to know.” He’s played with Chris Cheek and Will Vinson and his performance credits range from the Colors Jazz Festival and Jazz Festival Ljubliana, to Blue Note and Barbican Center. ... more

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