What people are saying
"The meticulously constructed compositions benefit from canny arrangements utilising all the instruments in a perfectly balanced formation of tonality and harmonic colour."
Roger Farbey, Jazz Journal, 2021 ★★★★
"Gabriel Vicéns has created a thoughtful, exciting, and powerful program... dive headfirst into this delightful disk!"
Richard B. Kamins, Step Tempest, 2021
"Blessed with strong, original compositions and a high level of performance, its own unique flavour makes it a very enjoyable listen."
Mikes Gates, UK Vibe, 2021 ★★★★
"... a remarkable voice and an artist with something valid to say."
- R.J. DeLuke, All About Jazz, 2021
"Complex melodies and intricate rhythms inspired by the Puerto Rican music and dance styles bomba and plena showcase his heritage to dazzling effect."
Julian Maynard-Smith, London Jazz News, 2021
“We are all born to be creative, he says, and The Way We Are Created is a strong argument in favor.”
Mark Sullivan, All About Jazz, 2021 ★★★★
"An exceptional artist, with a shimmering sense of sonority and the ability to find a keen balance between poetry and intensity"
Raul Da Gama, Latin Jazz Network, 2017
"A thoughtful improviser with a quiet tone who makes every note count"
Scott Yanow, Downbeat Magazine, 2016 ★★★★
"A rising jazz guitarist... Vicéns has provided a splendid recording that conveys a clear representation of his culture and individuality."
Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz, 2015 ★★★★1/2
“Guitarist Gabriel Vicens and his crew of Puerto Rican all-stars, turn in one compelling performance on his impressive Days.”
Edward Blanco, All About Jazz, 2015 ★★★★
“… a fascinating album.”
Chris Mosey, All About Jazz, 2015 ★★★★
"Guitarist-composer Gabriel Vicéns, a leading light of Puerto Rico’s jazz scene, flaunts a modernist sensibility on his impressive debut as a leader"
Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times Magazine, 2012
"Point in Time is as strong a debut record as any jazz guitarist could hope for. The tunes are well-written, the arrangements engaging and full of creativity and the performances are world class, everything one could want in a modern jazz record."
Matt Warnock, Guitar International, 2012
"... dynamic interplay and soul beyond mere mood-setting."
Andrew J. Sammut, All About Jazz 2012 ★★★★
"Puerto Rican guitarist Gabriel Vicéns shows signs of being one of the new aces of mainstream guitar... Vicéns' resourceful, impressive view is such that the Collective We will want to experience anew."
Mark Keresman, Jazz Inside Magazine, 2012
"Point In Time is a full-bodied debut record filled with bright moments, enchanting sounds and thrilling journeys. The Zeitgeist of modern jazz is exhibited through Vicens' work."
Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz, 2012 ★★★★
"As the Puerto Rican guitarist thoughtfully develops each improvised solo, it's easy to forget this is his debut release. What's more, his beautifully crafted, thoroughly modern compositions fill the entire program."
James Rozzi, Jazziz Magazine, 2012
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