Visions – Melissa Aldana

Visions is an album by Melissa Aldana, released in 2019, which proposes an exploration centered on identity, expression, and the expansion of contemporary post-bop language.

The ensemble, composed of Sam Harris (piano), Pablo Menares (bass), Tommy Crane (drums), and Joel Ross (vibraphone), develops a dynamic based on subtle interaction and timbral balance. Inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo, the repertoire combines original compositions with a contemporary approach to tradition, articulating open structures, melodic lyricism, and a fluid narrative on the tenor saxophone.

The album moves between introspective pieces and developments of greater rhythmic intensity, maintaining a focus on ensemble cohesion and the construction of a continuous sonic discourse.