• What Is Now

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  WHAT IS NOW is a question but also a statement, my reflection on the tectonic shifts occurring in our world today. It is both a departure and a return: An exploration beyond the boundaries of my earlier work as well as a homecoming with old friends.
  
  In Migration Suite, the intent was to create a composition that was also a soundscape. It was originally composed as part of an art project to document the dangerous journey of migrants across the Mediterranean. I wanted the sound to capture both the siren song of hope and the dissonance of fear.
  
  Southern Wind is an introspection. The piece was recorded during the long months of confinement when the world was shuttered by COVID-19. The rigor of the creative process has helped me to navigate through the pandemic, even as we face an uncertain future.
  
  I am very fortunate to have good friends who happen to be truly great musicians. Rumba Blues is a celebration of those friendships and our shared delight in music and sound, undimmed by time or distance.
  
  In fact, all the musicians who contributed to this recording played like there was no tomorrow. They are an inspiration to me. I am proud of all our creative work in this project. I hope you will enjoy it too.
  
  September 2020, Valencia, Spain
  
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• Digital Album

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• Limited Edition Black Vinyl

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  This version is limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Every piece is on 180g vinyl and signed by Ray.
  
  Side A
  
  Migration Suite
  
  l: 4:58
  ll: 1:35
  lIl: 1:36
  lV: 3:42
  V: 2:12
  
  Ray Sandoval - guitar
  Richard Maegraith - bass clarinet, clarinet, flute, voice
  Genís Bagés Rubí - drums
  Daigo Nakai - bass
  Sacha Hladiy - keyboard
  Anton Spronk - cello
  Sylvie Berger - viola
  
  Engineered by Drew Deal
  Recorded in Berlin, Germany, September 2019
  Mixed and Mastered by Wayne Peet at Newzone Studio
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Side B
  
  Southern Wind: 5:57
  Rumba Blues: 6:12
  
  Ray Sandoval - guitar
  Tony Austin - drums
  Rene Camacho - bass
  Richard Katz - keyboards
  James King - alto saxophone
  Satin Singh - percussion
  
  Recorded in London, Los Angeles, Tucson and Valencia, Spain
  April 2020
  Mixed and Mastered by Tony Austin at digital-t studios
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Artwork by Andreas Schmidt
  
  Special thanks to Garry Jackson and Mishka Henner
  
  All songs composed and arranged by Ray Sandoval.
  © 2020 Ray Sandoval Music, ASCAP
  ℗ © 2020 Ray Sandoval
  All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
  
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