Michel Camilo / Live at the Blue Note A live album by jazz pianist Michel Camilo. Double CD - Artist: Michel Camilo - Album: Live at the Blue Note - Label: TELARC - Tracks: 13 - Musicians: Michel Camilo, Charles Flores, Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez Thank you for viewing. Following the Grammy-nominated "Triangulo," this is Michel Camilo's second album with Telarc. Recorded in March '03 at the Blue Note in New York. This is a voluminous double-CD set with 18 tracks, and as Camilo had never released a live album before, this is his first. One might expect energetic, high-spirited performances typical of a live recording, and while those are certainly present, the performance is surprisingly meticulous, which is the first thing that strikes you. It's not as if they simply recorded a casual performance; rather, it feels like Camilo, along with Charles Flores & Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, carefully explored new directions with the new trio, and then unveiled the new trio in a live setting once the concept was solidified. Perhaps because of this, there are many new songs. Except for Disc 1 <5> "Tequila" and <8> "Happy Birthday / Blue Bossa," all the songs are Camilo's originals. This new trio is undertaking a highly advanced musical challenge, including the rhythmic aspects, but without giving a difficult impression, they fully entertain the listener. It's a performance that impresses with its exquisite balance of musical exploration and entertainment. (Shoji Ichikawa)