Filin – Melissa Aldana

Filin is an album by Melissa Aldana centered on the reinterpretation of filin, a Cuban musical tradition that integrates bolero, trova, and elements of jazz.

The album features an acoustic format with tenor sax, piano, double bass, and drums, alongside vocal contributions, developing an approach based on slow tempos, dynamic control, and an emphasis on melody.

The compositions, arranged by Gonzalo Rubalcaba, prioritize an economy of resources and precision in detail, generating a sound space where collective interaction defines the structure. The repertoire includes works by key filin composers as well as a broader Latin American repertoire, approached from a contemporary perspective that integrates improvisation and timbral treatment.

The album was released by Blue Note Records, consolidating an exploration centered on sound and expressiveness within today's jazz.