Demo Rumudo - 2025 - Second Nature

(39:50; Astronomy Recording Music)






















Following on from 2022’s debut EP, ‘Consecuencias’, here we have the debut album from Spanish quintet Demo Rumudo, who comprise Álvaro Fernández ( alto sax, soprano sax, tenor sax, flute, EWI), Gabriel Visinel (guitars), Ángel Rodríguez (drums), Andrés Real (fretless bass, double bass) and Hugo Martsan (keyboards, programming). According to the band, “’Second Nature’ is an entirely instrumental album where progressive structures and jazz-driven freedom coexist naturally. The music moves with precision and intent, balancing technical depth with a strong emotional core.” While I think this is a great summary of what I am listening to, I would actually argue that this is less JRF and way more “straight” jazz, whatever that is.

This is one of those albums which is hugely complex and complicated, wonderfully layered and arranged, where everyone has a huge role in the overall proceedings yet at the same time is somehow relaxing and incredibly easy to listen to. This instrumental release allows everyone to demonstrate just what amazing musicians they are, yet no-one ever lets ego get in the way of the music, which they channel in some wonderful directions. This is music which definitely flows, with switches in direction seamless, with everything always making sense. I listen to a great deal of avant garde jazz these days, and it is quite refreshing to come across jazz which is both exciting and rehearsed, where the directions have been clearly defined for the musicians (all material written by Martsan  and arranged by the band). It never sounds like a self-produced release as the instruments are clear and distinct, which allows the listener to feel they are right inside the music.

Packed full of dynamics and contrast, this is an exciting album which lovers of jazz (and jazz fusion) will definitely enjoy. 

Kev Rowland, February 2026

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https://astronomy-recording-music.webnode.es/

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