Concert in Düsseldorf

„Inmanencia“ ist kontemplativer Live-Jazz der besten Sorte. Sinnlich, beschwingt, voller Spielwitz und knapp, aber prägnant ausgeführten Solodarbietungen. Pablo Sáez ist ein exzellenter Rhythmusgeber, der sich aufs Streicheln und heftigere Anschläge versteht, vor denen Gitarre, Bass und Klavier brillieren können. Ausgewogen im Gesamtklang, berauschend in Alleingängen."

"An exciting and progressive jazz with indigenous Latin influences, occasionally infused with mysterious vocals in the Spanish language. Rating: exceptional! "

"Otherwise, we naturally find a lot shaped by Latin Jazz, with its airy and light gait. In this regard, the band around Sáez presents a successful mixture of various influences, with Afro-American roots, folkloric approaches, all assembled as modern jazz, drawing from the fusion movement since the seventies and incorporating jazz traditions. So, this music is intriguing, with its live presentation adding a touch more freshness and spontaneity. This is expressed through at times exuberant energy but also encompasses many calm and lyrical elements that can be fully explored."

"Pablo Sáez is aware of the entire history of music but doesn't prefer to look back on it. He decidedly looks into the future, and that's where he positions his music – surprising, unfathomable, and full of unusual twists. It's an album recommended not only for listeners open to original discoveries but also for those in search of good, independent music. We're thrilled!"

"The symbioses captivated. This is because each member of the quintet not only masters various jazz styles like Latin, bebop, modern, or cool jazz but can also seamlessly incorporate folkloric and classical elements with equal assurance and is unafraid of free jazz. They equally excel in improvisation, whether it's saxophonist Jens Böckamp or Alvaro Severino, who navigates acoustic and electric guitars, traversing the sonic realms of Joe Pass or Wes Montgomery with sensitivity, finesse, and elegance."

“Stay Together can be experienced in different ways: actively and thoughtfully engaged, simply enjoyed — or both at once…” Jazzthetik, Jan/Feb 2025