Hernan Merlo - ConSin (2001)

Argentinean bassist Hernán Merlo will surprise all Fresh Sound New Talent fans with his twist on the usual. Not only are his own compositions stunningly attractive, but he is a wonderful bass player and a fine bandleader, as this debut on the label will show. He has assembled an interesting cast of younger players from Argentina to show the strength of the cultural and musical scenes there. A real treat.

Carlos Lastra (ss, as), Rodrigo Domínguez (as, cl), Ernesto Jodos (p), Hernán Merlo (b), Sergio Verdinelli (d)