La música de Alvaro Pacello Vol.2

Overview

#Bloomerangs

Instru Dash Mental presents #Bloomerangs – La música de Alvaro Pacello. This four-volume, multi-episodic collection brings to light the never-before-released music of artistic polyglot Alvaro Pacello. Curated by Alvaro himself alongside producer Rodrigo Cotelo, the project gathers all of his original compositions that, until now, had never been documented for posterity.

What began as a straightforward effort to record works that had no prior renditions soon evolved—over several years of production—into something far broader in scope: a multidisciplinary “book” of his artistry, encompassing his music, drawings, craftsmanship as a luthier, and more.

The homonymous companion book includes a complete songbook of all 42 compositions, edited with Agustín Pardo Motz, biographical narratives by award-winning writer Mireya Soriano, a photographic catalogue of instruments built in Pacello’s lutherie workshop, a collection of his pen drawings, curated and narrated by Enrique Badaró, and more.

Alvaro’s own artwork is featured on the covers and graphic design of all four volumes, including a surrealistic pen-drawn face that unifies the series.

Musically, each volume explores a different facet of Pacello’s creative voice: Volume I – rooted in jazz, swing, and big band traditions, Volume II – a collection of intimate ballads, Volume III – driven by the high-energy language of jazz fusion and jazz-rock fusion, and Volume IV – a world music tapestry, centered on Brazilian and Uruguayan rhythms that deeply influenced his work.

An intentional and distinctive feature of the series is that each volume contains at least two interpretations of the same composition. The production team designed this to showcase how a single piece could be approached, arranged, and recorded in different ways—revealing the versatility and enduring strength of Pacello’s writing across contrasting lights and contexts.

The motivation behind La música de Álvaro Pacello was never solely admiration for his artistry, but also a response to the injustice of his personal circumstances following a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The desire to honor him during his lifetime was the driving force that sustained the years of research, recording, and production—all under Álvaro’s own supervision. The book also features the work of Mercedes Vaccarezza, who offers an in-depth exploration of multiple sclerosis, its somatic roots, and its consequences.

Vol.2 Highlights

The second chapter in the La música de Alvaro Pacello project shifts the spotlight to the quiet, luminous corners of Pacello’s repertoire—a collection of ballads that had never before been recorded. It’s an album made for low-light moments, rich in intimacy, nuance, and emotional depth.

The familiar rhythm section from #Bloomerangs Moments and Fragments provides the understated heartbeat, allowing the melodies to breathe and unfold at their own pace. The result is a listening experience that feels unhurried yet deeply intentional.

“Blanca Nieves” (Snow White) opens with Greg Ward’s saxophone weaving a tender, narrative arc—warm, lyrical, and tinged with nostalgia. On “Felices Sueños”(happy dreams), John Raymond’s trumpet sings with a luminous clarity, each note suspended like a fragile reflection. The duo of “Bruno” and its later Reprise frame the album’s midsection: the first, featuring Jeffrey Parker’s textured trumpet and Aida Martínez’s graceful vocal touch, is introspective and spacious; the reprise, led by Rodrigo Cotelo's guitar, offers a stripped-down, more personal resolution with a freer type interpretation resembling the work of ECM guitarists like Terje Rypdal, John Abercrombie, and Egberto Gismonti.

“Una Mañana Más” (just another morning) finds Chris Parker’s soprano saxophone tracing graceful, sunlit lines over the ensemble’s gentle sway. His tone is airy yet assured, carrying a quiet nostalgia that feels like the first light spilling into a still dark room. “Vida Nueva”(new life), with pianist Clay Wulbrecht's soulful performance, radiates a quiet optimism. The closer, “Siempre”(always), circles back to Greg Ward, whose expressive phrasing leaves the final word suspended in a haze of beauty.

If Volume I was a celebration of movement and exuberance, Volume II is its contemplative counterpart—an album that invites you to slow down, lean in, and let the music fill the spaces between thoughts.

Track Titles

Blanca Nieves
Felices Sueños
Bruno
Una Mañana Más
Vida Nueva
Bruno (Reprise)
Siempre

Audio links

Release date to be announced

Promotional Images

Credits

Featuring:

Clay Wulbrecht – Piano

Stefan Lenthe – Bass

Chris Parker – Drums

Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars

Additional performances by:

Greg Ward – Alto Saxophone (track 1 and 7)

Dan Zehringer – Flugelhorn and Trumpet (track 1 and 7)

Nicolás Galván – Percussion (track 1 and 3)

John Raymond – Trumpet (track 2)

Jeffrey Parker – Trumpet (track 3)

Juan Canosa – Trombone (track 3)

Aida Martinez – Vocals (track 3)

Marco Panascía – Upright bass (track 4)

Nicolàs Grieco – Flugelhorn (track 7)

All music composed by Alvaro Pacello

Produced & arranged by Rodrigo Cotelo

Artistic direction by Alvaro Pacello and Rodrigo Cotelo

Brass & reeds arrangements by Tiffany Johns

Co-production by Chris Parker
Associate producer Luis Ravizza
Mixed and mastered by Juan Pablo Alcaro in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Recorded at Airtime Studios, Bloomington Indiana by David Weber, Berequetum Studio, Montevideo, Uruguay, Instru Dash Mental Studios, Frankfort, Indiana, Wright State University Auditorium, Dayton Ohio, Red Rock Recording, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania by Rodrigo Cotelo. Greg Ward recorded by Chris Parker in Bloomington, Indiana. Marco Panascía (Una Mañana Más) in New York City, New York, and John Raymond (Felices Sueños) at his home studio in Bloomington, Indiana. Special thanks to Emiliano García.

Art cover by Alvaro Pacello and Geoffrey Raker

Graphic design by Geoffrey Raker

Extended Credits

Track 1 - Blanca Nieves (feat. Greg Ward)
Greg Ward – Alto sax
Dan Zehringer – Flugelhorn
Nicolás Galván – Percussion
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Stefan Lenthe – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums & Tenor Sax
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars

Track 2 – Felices Sueños (feat. John Raymond)
John Raymond – Trumpet
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Stefan Lenthe – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars

Track 3 – Bruno (feat. Jeffrey Parker & Aida Martínez)
Jeffrey Parker – Trumpet
Juan Canosa - Trombone
Nicolás Galván – Percussion
Aida Martinez - Vocals
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Stefan Lenthe – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars and Percussion

Track 4 – Una Mañana Más (feat. Chris Parker)
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Marco Panascía – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums and Soprano Sax
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars and Tablas

Track 5 – Vida Nueva (Clay Wulbrecht & Rodrigo Cotelo)
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Stefan Lenthe – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars, Synth programming

Track 6 – Bruno (Reprise) (feat. Rodrigo Cotelo)
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Stefan Lenthe – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars

Track 7 – Siempre (feat. Greg Ward)
Greg Ward – Alto Sax
Dan Zehringer – Trumpet
Nicolàs Grieco - Flugelhorn
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Stefan Lenthe – Bass
Chris Parker – Drums