Francisco Mela

DIGIPACK EDITION

Can music liberate us? Francisco Mela, who worked and partnered with the legendary jazz musician McCoy Tyner, believes so. On this album, the second volume of Music Frees Our Souls, Mela collaborates with pianist Cooper-Moore and bassist William Parker to build a 2-part extended track project of advanced dialogue between 3 of the genre's most important instruments.

Tyner was well-known for his boundless musical talent, and perhaps best-known for playing in John Coltrane’s quartet, which revolutionized the jazz world and fundamentally influenced the music world at large. Despite his indelible, wide-reaching impact on experimental jazz, it was Tyner’s mentorship that truly touched Francisco Mela: Tyner encouraged him to explore the boundaries of both his personal expression and his musical ability, affirming the philosophical conviction that music was a gateway to liberation.

This album is again dedicated to Tyner’s mentorship and encouragement, suggesting we all embrace experimentation and musical freedom.

PERSONNEL:

• Cooper-Moore - (piano)
• William Parker - (bass)
• Francisco Mela - (drums)

Recorded Novemeber 13, 2020, New York

TRACKS:

• 01. Musical Literacy ...... 20:50
• 02. Mental Scenario ...... 20:52