Hey all!
I'm sharing a video recording from a live session back in December 2025 featuring my new Nonet project. It features myself on vibraphone and the Colombian marimba de chonta, alongside some outstanding players including Alex Pastrana (piano), Armando Quiñones (percussion) and Ari Hoenig (drums) - full personnel below!
This is an original composition based on cycles in nature. Set to the rhythm of Currulao, this arrangement is heavily influenced by Colombia's música del Pacífico, in particular the rhythmic language of the marimba de chonta and the cununo (the conga-like drum).
Give a listen and let me know what you think!
Personnel
Dan Neville / Marimba, Composition
Alejandro Berti / Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Geoff Burke / Alto Saxophone & Clarinet
Justin Flynn / Tenor Saxophone & Flute
Carl Maraghi / Baritone Saxophone & Bass Clarinet
Alex Pastrana / Piano
Trifon Dimitrov / Bass
Ari Hoenig / Drumset
Armando Quiñones / Cununo
Recording Engineer: Camilo Correa
Mixing Engineer: Christian Salgado
Mastering Engineer: Gary Mankin
Made possible from a Fellowship grant for composition from NJ State Council on the Arts, and NY-based nonprofit Acoustic Memories.