La música de Alvaro Pacello Vol.3
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.3 Highlights
The third volume in the La música de Alvaro Pacello series roars to life with the electric urgency of jazz fusion and jazz-rock at its core, taking clear inspiration from Chick Corea’s Elektric Band era and the searing guitar virtuosity of Frank Gambale. It’s an album where rhythmic precision, harmonic daring, and raw energy coexist—and where the bass takes center stage as both a tribute and a challenge, honoring Pacello’s own instrument.
Aaron Smith’s drumming is the album’s powerful engine, and the low-end foundation is shared by a dream-team roster of bassists—Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III, Francisco Fattoruso, Marco Messina, and Scott Pazera—each delivering muscular yet nuanced performances. With Pacello’s bass-centric compositions as the blueprint, their interpretations shine as technical feats and deep musical statements.
“Al Fin” (in the end) bursts open the set with Nacho Labrada’s kaleidoscopic synths, Rodrigo Cotelo and José Beledo trading guitar solos, with “Sheffa” Giorgieff adding vocal textures that give the track a soaring, anthemic edge. The two-part “Los Dos Diablillos”(the two little devils) showcases the project’s adventurous spirit: Part I simmers with Francisco Fattoruso’s driving bass lines and Clarence T. Hill’s synth work, while Part II cuts through the groove with Federico Navarro’s fiery guitar solo and Mauricio Trobo’s vocal and synth inflections.
One of the album’s most luminous moments is “Llegaste” (you arrived), where Rodrigo G Pahlen’s harmonica gracefully paints the electric landscape like a beam of sunlight—melodic, yearning, and perfectly framed by Marco Messina’s warm bass tone and Clay Wulbrecht’s shimmering Rhodes. “Fue Así” finds “Sheffa” Giorgieff in the spotlight, delivering an intimate heartfelt introduction with vocal and piano performance.
Elsewhere, the playful “Pica Pablito Atrás del Árbol” (I see Pablito behind the tree) and the powerful “Aves” (birds) show the ensemble’s dynamic range, moving seamlessly from intricate interplay to lyrical space. Closing track “Swip Swip” rides Francisco Fattoruso’s propulsive bass and Federico Navarro’s guitar firepower to a thrilling finale, with Labrada and Wulbrecht layering textures that feel both vintage and futuristic.
Vol. III is a high-octane homage to fusion’s golden era, reimagined through Pacello’s singular lens. It’s a showcase of virtuosic bass artistry, fearless ensemble playing, and an electric spark that refuses to fade.
Track Titles
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Al Fin
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Los Dos Diablillos Part I
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Llegaste
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Fue Así
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Los Dos Diablillos Part II
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Pica Pablito Atrás del Árbol
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Aves
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Swip Swip
Audio links
Release date to be announced
Promotional Images
Credits
Featuring:
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III – Bass
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano and Keyboards
Martín “Sheffa” Giorgieff – Vocals, Piano, and Keyboards
Nacho Labrada – Keyboards
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars
Performances by
Francisco Fattoruso – Bass (track 2 and 8)
Federico Navarro Trías – Guitar (track 5 and 8)
José Beledo – Guitar (track 1 and 4)
Nicolás Barboza – Guitar (track 6 and 7)
Marco Messina – Bass (track 3 and 5)
Scott Pazera – 7 string bass and Bass synth (track 2 and 6)
Additional performances by:
Rodrigo G Pahlen – Harmonica (track 3)
Clarence T. Hill – Keyboards (track 2)
Manuel Contrera – Keyboards (track 2)
Mauricio Trobo – Keyboards and Vocals (track 5)
Pedro Alemany – Guitar (track 3)
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 Scott Pazera
Associate producer Luis Ravizza
Mixed and mastered by Juan Pablo Alcaro in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Recorded at Instru Dash Mental Studios, Frankfort, Indiana by Rodrigo Cotelo, Clay Wulbrecht Pianos at Airtime Studios, Bloomington, Indiana by David Weber, Drums recorded by Aaron Smith at his home studio in Cleveland, Ohio, Percussion at Soundworks Studios, Astoria, New York by Kamilo Kract, Martin “Sheffa” Giorgieff Synth and vocals at this home studio in Summit, New Jersey, Piano and vocals for “Fue Así” intro recorded by David Amlen at Sound on Sound studios, Montclair, NJ, Nacho Labrada at his home in Montevideo, Uruguay, José Beledo at his home in Brooklyn, New York, Federico Navarro at his home studio in Los Angeles, California, Rodrigo G Pahlen at his studio in Barcelona, Spain, Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III at his studio in Atlanta, Georgia, Francisco Fattoruso at his studio in Los Angeles, California, Clarence T. Hill at his studio in Atlanta, Georgia, Manuel Contrera at his home studio in Montevideo, Uruguay, Pedro Alemany at studio Manzana Solar in Shangrilá, Canelones, Uruguay, Marco Messina Fretless bass & additional takes at his home studio in Montevideo, Uruguay .
Art cover by Alvaro Pacello and Geoffrey Raker
Graphic design by Geoffrey Raker
Extended Credits
Track 1 – Al Fin (feat. Nacho Labrada, Rodrigo Cotelo & Beledo)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III – Bass
Nacho Labrada - Synth
José Beledo – Guitar
Martin “Sheffa” Giorgieff – Vocals
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano & Hammond
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars & Synth programming
Track 2 – Los Dos Diablillos Part I (feat. Clarence T. Hill & Francisco Fattoruso)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Francisco Fattoruso – Bass
Clarence T. Hill – Synth
Federico Navarro – Guitar
Manuel Contrera – Keyboards & Synth
Scott Pazera – Bass Synth
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars & Electric Sitar
Track 3 – Llegaste (feat. Rodrigo G Pahlen & Marco Messina)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Marco Messina – Bass
Rodrigo G Pahlen – Harmonica
Pedro Alemany - Guitars
Clay Wulbrecht – Rhodes & Bells
Scott Pazera - Guitar
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars, Synth programming & Percussion
Track 4 – Fue Así (feat. Martin “Sheffa” Giorgieff, Beledo & Rodrigo Cotelo)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III – Bass
José Beledo – Guitars
Martin “Sheffa” Giorgieff – Piano intro, Lead Synth & Vocals
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano & Hammond
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars & Synth programing
Track 5 – Los Dos Diablillos Part II (feat. Federico Navarro, Marco Messina & Mauricio Trobo)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Marco Messina – Bass
Federico Navarro – Guitars
Mauricio Trobo – Synth & Vocals
Clay Wulbrecht – Wurlitzer & Hammond
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars & Electric Sitar
Track 6 – Pica Pablito Atrás del Arbol (feat. Nico Barboza & Clay Wulbrecht)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III – Bass
Nicolás Barboza – Guitars
Nacho Labrada – Melodica
Scott Pazera – 7 string Bass, Synth Pads
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano & Synth Pads
Rodrigo Cotelo – Synth pads & programing
Track 7 – Aves (feat. Martin “Sheffa” Giorgieff)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Kenneth “Kaybass” Diggs III – Bass
Nicolás Barboza – Guitars
Clay Wulbrecht – Piano
Martin “Sheffa” Giorgieff – Synth
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars & Synth programming
Track 8 – Swip Swip (feat. Federico Navarro & Nacho Labrada)
Aaron Smith – Drums
Samuel Torres – Percussion
Francisco Fattoruso – Bass
Federico Navarro Trías – Guitars
Nacho Labrada – Piano & Keyboards
Clay Wulbrecht – Rhodes, Hammond & Synths
Rodrigo Cotelo – Guitars, Synth programming & Electric Sitar
Video
Additional Media Links
"Moments and Fragments" nomination to "Best Jazz Album" by Premios Graffiti (Uruguay)
https://www.premiosgraffiti.com.uy/nominados/nominados-2021/
#Bloomerangs first LP release "Horizon Sunset"
http://www.bigroundrecords.com/catalog/br8947/
Press Reviews
"Astounding Sophomore Jazz Release" - Contemporary Fusion Reviews
"Tears down the house on new LP" - Breaking and Entering Milwaukee
"Expanding upon and mixing genres like a bartender at a late night Jazz bar" - Punchland
"#Bloomerangs generate deluxe jazz" - Tatoo.com
"Pushing the boundaries of Jazz" - Aupium.com
"Interesting Intriguing Music" - Something Else Reviews
"An elegant smart piece of Jazz"- We all want someone to shout for
"Never feel tired or redundant" - Music Street Journal
"The album stands as a smoking whole, always delivering" - Midwestern Record
"Delightful Sound" - Obscure Sound
"An album that touches on so many different sounds and textures" - Making a Scene
"It’s unlikely that you will hear another album quite like this one" - Glide Magazine
"Freely roam through varied sonic pastures"- Exhimusic