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The Time is Now

by Jorge Perez-Albela

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1.
The Mirror 06:59
The Mirror Music & lyrics: Jorge Perez-Albela Say it again Say it again we are the mirrors of each other’s worlds We blame it on them, How would they dare? Don’t look in the mirror I’m not one of them What would it take? Long is this restless wait Hear this my voice This one and only voice Hope it can reach the fabrics of your heart We saw it again We heard it again Forever blaming “I’m not one of them” Search deep inside What have we done? Look in the mirror yes, we’re one of them What would it take? Long is the restless wait Healing our fate Our future, our pain Hope we embrace This light within our hearts Say it again Say it again we are the mirrors of each other’s worlds Search deep inside What have we done? Look in the mirror yes, we’re one of them What would it take? Long is the restless wait Healing our pain Our future, our fate Hope we embrace This light within our hearts
2.
“A mis padres" Música y letra: Jorge Perez-Albela ...................... Yo quiero ser Aquella luz en ti Bañarnos en El mar azul Si conoces la verdad Ella te acompañara Y no habrá sed Que no logres conquistar El calor de mi canción Siempre te acompañara Y esa luz En tus ojos brillara
3.
Shining Star 05:29
“Shining star” Music & lyrics: Jorge Perez-Albela You are, my little shining star i know your heart, your sorrow, my little shining star Now, I bring my open heart I’m here for you, and staying true, all along my little shining star So don’t give up, and hold my hand, my shining star You are, my little shining star i know your heart, your sorrow, my little shining star Now, I bring my open heart I’m here for you, and staying true, all along my little shining star So don’t give up, and hold my hand, my shining star bridge: Now it’s time to celebrate this special merry day rejoice, my little shiny star, you know its true, the power lies within your heart Now you have the secret key that unfolds your destiny It's you, you shape it with your hands the sun will shine tomorrow and beyond, again Now that you can bring the light there will be many of us It’s us, we have it in our hands the sun can shine tomorrow and beyond, again Now it’s time to celebrate this special merry day It’s us, we have it in our hands You know it’s true, The power lies within, ‘cause nothing can defeat us when We are one! my little shining stars! You are, my little shining star i know your heart, your sorrow, my little shiny star Now, I bring my open heart I’m here for you and staying true, all along my little shining star So don’t give up, and hold my hand, my shining star
4.
Gratitude 04:45
5.
N.I.T.T. 05:37
Now is the time to fix the things Now is the time Now is the time to say the truth Now is the time Now is the time fulfill our dreams Now is the time Now is the time to make the change Now is the time Now is the time to say “no more” Now is the time. Now is the time to shift the gears now is the time. Now is the time to get involved Now is the time Now is the time this is our chance Now is the time, .... Now is the time to raise our voice Now is the time Now is the time to care for things Now is the time Now is the time can’t wait no more! Now is the time Now is the time this is our chance Now is the time Muévete! Hold me, hold me, here I go! Hold me, don’t hold me.. now! My time, our time, has just begun Hold me, don’t hold me...now!
6.
El Reto 06:31
“El Reto” Letra y música: Jorge Perez-Albela Hoy anochece Y siento temor una luz tenue en mi ser Yo se El tiempo Me sanara Tu vientre Anuncia El amanecer Y así no hay reto .... Pasan los días Y vienes a mi Tu mano al hombro Y un “si" Yo se Que el tiempo me sanara Tu vientre Anuncia El amanecer Y así no hay reto Coro: Se que el tiempo pasará Y pronto sanarás Tu dulce corazón vive este tu dolor Que yo contigo estoy Te ofrezco mi canción Take this dark and lonely pain Believe, you’re not alone In feeling this despair Know, the sun will rise again And sooner than you think Your heart will heal this pain
7.
Lyrics by Pepe Vasquez: Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Papa Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Papa Este ritmo de negros este ritmo sabroso este ritmo festejo así Este ritmo de negros este ritmo sabroso este ritmo festejo así Yo no había nacido cuando este llego lo hizo un negro que lo conozco yo Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Papa Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Papa Este ritmo de negros este ritmo sabroso este ritmo festejo así Este ritmo de negros este ritmo sabroso este ritmo festejo así Lo hizo, Porfirio Vasquez Ese gran señor Lo hizo, con mucho arte y ahora lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Papa Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Para Papa Papá Papa Este ritmo de negros este ritmo sabroso este ritmo festejo así Este ritmo de negros este ritmo sabroso este ritmo festejo así Yo no había nacido cuando este llego lo hizo un negro que lo conozco yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo lo canto yo Bis Asi yo lo canto!!!
8.
“Viento de los Andes” Letra y música: Jorge Perez-Albela Viento Cuéntame A mi alma Te revelaras Un mensaje De alta prioridad Solo en ella Debemos confiar Despertar, tu perfume respirar Aire fresco, Que solo ella puede dar Viento Cántando A tu alma Se revelará Un mensaje que difundirás Los ancestros En ti confiarán Pasarán los años, quien oirá? Valorando solamente Lo que ya no está. Despertar, tu perfume respirar Aire fresco, que solo ella puede dar...
9.
Pra Brasil 04:17
Lyrics by Patricia Albela & Jorge Perez-Albela Brasil, Brasil, Brasil Brasil cançôes mil suas harmonias sua poesia tanta beleza que me encheu de inspirção Brasil, Brasil, Brasil, Brasil dentro de mim Silencio do Noel Sonho da Bethania Magica voz da Elis O samba da rua Para Brasil gratidão, gratidão porque me encheu de inspirção
10.
“Hope” Music & lyrics: Jorge Perez-Albela Hear My heart Your heart Their hearts Our time Is now. Say: Your heart My heart Our hearts The time Is now Interlude Hear My heart Your heart Their hearts Our time Is now. Sing: Your heart My heart Our hearts The time Is now.

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Jorge Perez-Albela's first album as a leader "The Time is Now" is a spirited amalgam of the percussionist’s jazz influences and his South American roots and includes rhythms from Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Africa and India. "The Time is Now" features vocalist Jorge’s spouse Sissy Castrogiovanni, pianist Tim Ray, bassist Jesse Williams, guest artists saxophonist Lihi Haruvi, vocalist Santiago Paredes, trumpeter Phil Grenadier alongside Jorge on drum set, Peruvian cajon, percussion and vocals. This Album has been recorded and mixed by Grammy winner sound engineer Rob Griffin.
"The Time is Now" reflects an array of musical traditions and are tied together by a jazz sensibility. Jorge's music sees no border and is rife with emotion.

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released July 10, 2020

Song List:

1. The Mirror 6:59
2. A Mis Padres (Para Gabriela y Jorge) 6:36
3. Shining Star 5:29
4. Gratitude 4:45
5. N.I.T.T. 5:37
6. El Reto 6:31
7. Raices (Ritmo de Negros) 6:32
8. Viento De Los Andes 7:48
9. Pra Brasil 4:17
10. Hope (The Time is Now) 3:23

Composed and arranged by Jorge Perez-Albela, except “Raices” composed by Pepe Vasquez. Arranged by Yuri Juarez and Jorge Perez-Albela
All lyrics by Jorge Perez-Albela, except “Pra Brasil” by Patricia Albela & Jorge Perez-Albela

Sissy Castrogiovanni, voice
Tim Ray, piano, keyboards
Jesse Williams, electric and acoustic bass
Jorge Perez-Albela, drums, cymbals, Peruvian cajon, percussion, voice on “Now is The Time”

Special Guests:
Lihi Haruvi, soprano sax on “The Mirror”, alto sax on “Hope”
Santiago Paredes, voice on “Raices”, acoustic guitar on “El Reto”
Phil Grenadier, trumpet on “Hope”

Produced by Jorge Perez-Albela
Recorded at PBS Studios, Westwood, Massachusetts, USA on July 3rd, 4th and 5th 2019
Mixed at Acous Tech Studios, Panama City, Panama
Recording engineer, Rob Griffin, Peter Kontrimas
Mixing engineer, Rob Griffin
Mastering engineer, Harold LaRue, Houston, Texas
Sound editing, Sissy Castrogiovanni
Recording studio assistant, Yair Amster
Album cover photography, Zaza Roeder
Song liner notes, Patricia Albela
CD cover design, Monica Perez-Albela, Jorge Perez-Albela and Sissy Castrogiovanni

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Jorge Perez-Albela Ashland, Massachusetts

Peruvian-born drummer Jorge Perez-Albela
has performed with Grammy-winning artists: Maria Schneider, Danilo Perez and Ruben Blades; Latin Grammy-winning Eva Ayllon and Gianmarco; world renown George Garzone, Avishai Cohen, Sofia Rei, Joey Blake, Claudia Acuna, Tal Gamlieli, Daniel Blake, Grace Kelly, Jason Palmer, Tim Ray, Geoffrey Keezer, Bert Seager, Yuri Juarez, John Lockwood, etc.. ... more

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