Earth Rebirth (2023)
Latin Jazz | Learn More
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Musicians: Colette Michaan, Leo Genovese, John Benitez, Luisito Quintero, Yusnier Sanchez Bustamante, and Mireya Ramos.
“You’ll become a believer in Colette’s exquisite talent as you listen to the exhilarating celebratory sonic journeys she and her players create for you. If you’re looking for music that will hold you spellbound as it gives you hope for the future, you’ll definitely want to listen.”
-Dick Metcalf / Contemporary Fusion Reviews
“Energized and elevated by Latin rhythms and Colette’s inventive approach.”
-Tomas Peña / JazzDeLaPena
Indigo (2024)
Creatrix Music | Reggae
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Musicians: Colette Michaan, Amardo Blake, Lamont Savory, Donald Dennis, and Peter "Kongz" Samaru.
We are on the cusp of a new paradigm. An awakening of human consciousness is flowering, as is our realignment in caring for the earth and each other.
One Love,
Colette
HEAVEN AND EARTH ~ CIELO Y TIERRA (2017)
Creatrix Music | Latin Jazz
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Musicians: Colette Michaan, Reut Regev, Rey David Alejandro, Cesar Orozco, Jorge Bringas, Roman Diaz, Melvis Santa, Luisito Quintero, and Yusnier Sanchez Bustamante.
‘Heaven and Earth’ pays tribute to the dance forms and rhythms that drive Afro-Cuban music. Ms. Michaan’s radiant flute enriches these melodies and alters the harmonies and structural component of each piece, taking it in a direction that surprises and captivates the ear enormously… expressed particularly in Melvis Santa’s beautiful piece ‘La Flauta de Colette’.
“The intrepid musician has sculpted these ten pieces on this recording with masterful artistry. Subtlety is the pervasive quality that Colette Michaan brings to this disc of works by several well-known composers. Her sonic palette is often stretched to impossible extremes. Her solo turn on ‘Awakening’ is a spectacular reminder of just how much glory Ms. Michaan brings to her instrument, but everywhere else too, the flutist creates a unique melodic magic all her own. She performs with consummate artistry, blending superior control and tonal lucidity with a cohesive sense of line and motion. This music could hardly be better served.”
-Raul de Gama /Latin Jazz Network
“Michaan has produced a recording of great panache and great sensitivity, interesting and varied choices of material. Her leads and solo work combine her sense of adventure with an appealing clarity of execution. The common denominator throughout is Michaan’s incandescent flute work. Downbeat has a poll that includes the category ‘Talent Deserving Wider Recognition’, if anyone deserves wider recognition, it is Colette Michaan”.
-Peter Westbrook / The Flutist Quarterly
INCARNATE ENCARNA (2014)
Creatrix Music | Latin Jazz
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Musicians: Colette Michaan, Pablo Vergara, Reut Regev, Mireya Ramos, Gregoire Maret, Jorge Bringas, Roman Diaz, Luisito Quintero, Yusnier Sanchez Bustamante, and Harvey Wirht.
The language is Latin Jazz, the rhythms are Afro-Cuban, and the soul is universal.
“The third solo album of Colette Michaan, Incarnate/Encarna- following her amazing album Querencia- is a notable achievement on various levels. Throughout the album Colette Michaan’s sound is bold and exemplary. I can hardly wait to hear what she will do next with her ardent and dazzling virtuosity and heartfelt emotion.”
-Raul de Gama / Latin Jazz Network
“Flutist/composer Colette Michaan’s third release brings a refreshing take to the music industry.”
-The Birmingham Times
QUERENCIA (2010)
Creatrix Music | World/Cuban
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Musicians: Colette Michaan, Aaron Halva, Edgar Pantoja Aleman, Junior Terry, Jorge Bringas, Pedro Martinez, Jainardo Batista, and Hassan Hakmoun.
This recording of world music with a Cuban core, includes Colette’s original composition ‘Origin’.
“Oh Yeah. This gorgeous session is an exquisite blend of hard driving charanga, montuno, Latin Jazz and Arabian influenced dance music. Colette Michaan has provided us with an unexpected gem. On Querencia, Michaan, a gifted flautist, is joined by an International ensemble of notables including percussionist Pedro Martinez, bassists Junior Terry and Jorge Bringas, pianist Edgar Pantoja Aleman, tresero Aaron Halva, vocalist Jainardo Batista, as well as sinter player and vocalist Hassan Hakmoun. Very Highly Recommended.”
-El Watusi
“It’s clear this group knows what they are doing: experimenting with rhythms and keeping it danceable. It’s a win-win for all.”
-Omar Walker / SalsaPower
FIRST CAUSE (2004)
Creatrix Music | World/Latin
Musicians: Colette Michaan, Oriente Lopez, Pedrito Martinez, Richard Bona, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Lisandro Arias, Naomi Bloch-Schartz, Chacho Schartz, Jennifer Vincent, Ali Bello and Carlos Gonzalez.
Acclaimed for its eclecticism, this recording includes original compositions: Bamboo, First Cause and Rhythm of Love, as well as Cuban Son favorites, Cha cha cha, Yoruban Folklore, Latin Jazz and World Music.
“Flautist/Composer Colette Michaan has been a live fixture on the New York jazz scene for years, so it’s no surprise that her debut CD, ‘First Cause’, is smart, confident and self-assured. Michaan leads a 12 piece band through a spirited set of Latin tinged originals and standards. The musicianship on these tracks is first rate. First Cause is an impressive debut that should leave listeners begging for seconds.”
-Pilar Alvarez / Global Rhythm Magazine
“‘First Cause’ embraces musical styles from different corners of the world, embodying, as Michaan describes it: ‘the beauty, simplicity, and haunting quality of the bamboo flute traditions of India and Indonesia, the rich lyricism and dance inspiring rhythms of Cuba, the strength and spirit of Yoruban folklore and the romanticism of Middle Eastern music.’”
-Latin Beat Magazine
