Paganova, the stellar new quintet recording from pianist/composer Michael Pagán who has become a fixture of the Kansas City jazz scene over the past two decades, will be out July 19, 2024 via Capri Records. Joining Pagán on the album are David Chael and Michael Herrera on saxophones, Louie Pagán on bass and Ray DeMarchi on drums.
“This award-winning arranger never ceases to find ways to reinvestigate, reinvent, and rejuvenate himself as a soul-searching artist who constantly challenges himself to dive deeper into the jazz chasm.” – Dr. Wayne Goins, Director of Jazz Studies, Kansas State University in his liner notes for the album
“I’m invariably floored by the high quality of each release by the pianist, composer and bandleader.” – Bill Brownlee, Plastic Sax
“. . . a great display of musicianship both from a compositional and performance point of view.” – Bob Karlovitz, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
“Michael Pagán deserves recognition as a superior jazz pianist.” – Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
“. . . a dynamic artist and musical force in today’s jazz world.” – Edward Blanco, All About Jazz
