Ile [CD]

ILE marks a homecoming for 7-time GRAMMY-nominated composer and jazz pianist Omar Sosa to the Latin jazz influences of his formative years in late '80s and early '90s Havana. ILE means home, or earth, in the Lucumi tradition of Cuba, derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa, and it is to the Latin jazz roots of his native Cuba that Omar returns for inspiration on this studio recording. Featuring percussionist Pedro Martinez, guitarist Marvin Sewell, saxophonist Yosvany Terry, and spoken word artist Kokayi.