All of these musicians have been involved over the years with the endeavor to build an alliance between jazz and flamenco, but they have never all played together. Guitarist Fareed Haque who was born and lives in Chicago, creates an interesting contrast to the playing of Gerardo Nu ez. The American Michael Brecker is not only the most documented but also the most imitated saxophonist of his generation. Englander Colin Towns takes care for some atmospheric arrangements. Jazzpa a II is an album that wishes to finally place the importance of the current Spanish jazz scene in the right light.
Authenticity is so important that it prevails in the musical foreground like a vision.
The music signals the versatility and multi-faceted richness of flamenco and jazz. Both music styles are worthless without the receptivity of their protagonists. The openness extended by all involved with Jazzpa a II has resulted in a music that sounds as if flamenco and jazz have somehow always belonged together.