Darryl Yokley’s Sound Reformation’s third highly-anticipated release, “Un Mundo en Soledad,” pays homage to the renowned Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez and his most acclaimed work, “Cien Años de Soledad” (100 Years of Solitude). The book is an extraordinary window into understanding human essence and collective history. The novel teaches us about the cyclical nature of time and history, illustrating how human events and behaviors repeat themselves in an eternal rhythm between change and tradition.
Recorded at Trading Eights Recording Studio and CayoSwing Studios, the album features twelve tracks that explore various themes found in the novel. The inspiration for the project came from Darryl’s discovery of the 1967 classic at school, which he reread over the years. This led to Darryl exploring his ability to orchestrate authentic Latin jazz tunes. This influence may seem natural considering his mother is first-generation Mexican-American.
The album’s first track, Macondo, is now available and showcases the exceptional artistic collaboration between Darryl and his band members Zaccai Curtis (Piano, Fender Rhodes), Luques Curtis (Bass), and Wayne Smith Jr. (Drums). This project also includes the acclaimed percussionist Little Johnny Rivero and narration by Alfonso Cayón. Setting aside any personal bias, it’s clear that this album demonstrates a high level of maturity, complexity, and growth in the band’s arrangements. Darryl’s expertise as a saxophonist, songwriter, and arranger shines through, as does the exceptional talent of his bandmates. The collective artistry of the group is evident and delivers a satisfying listening experience, leaving me to wonder what they’ll produce next. The album is set to drop on November 1st. For further details about the artist, please visit the following links:
Darry Yokely photograph by Steve Groves /Images courtesy of the artist
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