Daniel Casares - 1971 (2025) [Hi-Res]

1971 is Daniel's second full-length release for HOUT Records, where he explores a psychedelic and experimental brand of jazz fusion that is inventive and exciting, showing the artist's growing versatility on a wide range of instruments.

Guitarist, composer, and producer Daniel Casares first fell in love with music through classic rock. As a teenager, exploring music beyond rock he stumbled upon classic jazz fusion albums such as Miles Davis' Bitches Brew and In a Silent Way, Soft Machine's Third, Weather Report's early output, and many more. The artist loved the freedom he found in these recordings, which subverted the rock he knew until then while creating something impactful and exciting. After being introduced to John Coltrane's music at age 18, Daniel pursued the thorough learning of traditional jazz, abandoning fusion for a few years.

1971 aims to deliver an avant-garde, psychedelic jazz fusion album that contains the spirit of the jazz of that year, when fusion was raw and experimental, although showcasing Daniel's forward-looking approach and unique aesthetics. The album features probing improvisations on alto sax, keyboard, and electric guitar and a powerful, adventurous "fictional" rhythm section. The melodies are colorful and harmonies remain mostly modal, with some modern and tonal passages.