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I'll Remember April

from El Suelo Mio by Jorge Roeder

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I’LL REMEMBER APRIL is one of the songs of the jazz repertoire that are traditionally played in a latin rhythm. Part of my experience of coming to the United States involved being pigeonholed as a latin player. This is something that, in a way, I have had to struggle with, but it also has opened professional opportunities for me, so it’s safe to say that it has been a complex relationship throughout. Nevertheless, I absolutely love this song, and have used it in my practice routine for so many years that I lost count. In this rendition, I lean more heavily into the latin stereotype, by referencing “El Manicero”, one of the most popular Cuban songs, and “Forró De Dois Amigos”, a Brazilian tune from Bahia, in the same track.

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from El Suelo Mio, released July 3, 2020

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Jorge Roeder New York, New York

Originally from Peru, bassist Jorge Roeder has become renowned as one of the most versatile and expressive bass players in jazz today. Combining a symphonic imagination with the intimate lyricism of a folk musician, the aggressive energy of a raw rocker with the buoyant rhythmic sensibilities of his Afro-Peruvian roots, Roeder conveys a wide spectrum of influences within a resolute foundation. ... more

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