Double bassist Manel Fortià joins six Mediterranean bands with modern jazz sounds from New York in the Trio album “Despertar”. Meticulously composed and produced by Manel Fortià, “Despertar” offers a musical self-portrait based on a selection of energetic originals, all inspired by six experiences he had while living in New York City between 2016 and 2020. The composer creates soft music. It’s personal, revealing a variety of influences including Charlie Haden, Keith Jarrett, Maurice Ravel, and Paco de Lucía, among others. The album’s title, “Despertar”, refers to the last song of the album and clearly contrasts with the first song, “Dormir”. Entremig ens trobem dins is a somni based on life experiences, traveling in a highly creative way to different places and moments, always accompanied by the magic of Mediterranean culture. Despertar is Premi, Jazz Route 2022 from Núvol digital magazine. According to critics, Awakening won the 2023 Enderrock Award for Best Jazz Disc.