Josep Vicent: “Being nominated for the Grammy Awards ensures that our brand is respected worldwide”

Additionally, this designation Double nominations for the Latin Grammys to be held in Seville on Thursday, November 16Best Instrumental Album and Best Arrangement category Spain the arranger Emilio Solla appears on the album.

Josep Vicent, director of ADDA Simfònica, appeared before the media this Monday together with his Deputy for Culture, Juan de Dios Navarro. He expresses the “joy and giddiness that comes with being nominated for major Grammys” even though “I’m not nervous at all because I know we’re not going to win this award.” For Josep Vicent, being nominated in the jazz category alongside the big names of the music scene such as Quincy Jones, Miles Davis or The Count Basie Orchestra and having him admire them professionally is already a gift.

Album nominated by the Latin Grammy Academy Rhythm. Chick Corea Symphony TributeFeaturing a dozen songs by the American musicianIn July 2021, he decided to pay tribute to this work at ADDA, with Vicent conducting the orchestra and the arrangements made by Emilio Solla.The artist, who plays the piano along with Jorge Roeder’s double bass and Ferenc Nemeth’s drums, appears on stage with the collaborations of Cuban star Paquito d’Rivera, Cadiz-born Antonio Lizana and Valencian David Pastor.

The director stated this “This is an achievement for everyone because in terms of the creation of the symphonic world, a few years ago we did not have our own music brand, and today we not only have it, we are a respected brand worldwide”He stated that he was excited “as a musician and a native of Alicante”, adding: “It was an impossible dream to come true in my childhood, now it is possible for all generations.”

Chick Corea’s Legacy

After soliciting applause from some ADDA Simfònica members present at the event, she shared two emotional messages she received following this nomination: one from the “Classics” branch of the Warner Music record label, and the other from Chick Corea’s widow, Gayle Moran.. The first showed the happiness of the entire label team at the recognition of the work; But the latter carried the emotional component of Chick Corea’s wife. “remembered even years after his death.”

According to Josep Vicent, the American musician “was a symbol of respect for diversity and coexistence. He was a man who could confront Mozart’s concertos, draw inspiration from Spanish popular music, the most traditional American jazz, and the technologies of the future with the Elektric Band.” and seek to symbolize respect for all that is different.” He assures that this has been a huge source of inspiration for him, so much so that he often says, “I’ve come to think of myself as a bit of a weird classical musician.” Understanding this and underlining the effort Simfònica put into this tribute album, the company confirmed that new albums would be released with Warner after a meeting with the producer of the work.

Culture Deputy Juan de Dios Navarro took advantage of his presence at the event. “Express our joy and excitement to this team, because we are in one of the happiest days for our city. AlicanteFor the Valencian Community and Spain”. In turn, he wanted to convey to the director the congratulations of Toni Pérez, president of the Provincial Council of Alicante, and Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat.

Grammy Awards gala will take place On February 4 at Cypto Arena in Los Angeles, Although the closest event is the Latin branch of the same awards In Seville on Thursday, November 16th.