Quinteplus was born in Buenos Aires at the end of the 1960s, emerging directly from the ideas and experiments of the legendary Agrupaci\u00f3n Nuevo Jazz. Founded in the early \u201960s, this collective brought together some of the most forward-thinking figures in Argentine jazz functioned as a creative lab where musicians questioned where jazz could go next. Among the key ideas discussed was the fusion of jazz with Argentine folk styles such as zamba, chacarera, malambo, cueca, and candombe, as well as a deeper look into African rhythms as a bridge between musical worlds. <\/p>\n
Two members of that collective, keyboardist Santiago Giacobbe and bassist Jorge \u201cNegro\u201d Gonz\u00e1lez, carried those ideas forward when they formed Quinteplus in 1969. The group came together naturally: all the musicians already knew each other and had played in different projects around the Buenos Aires scene. They shared a strong admiration for Julian \u201cCannonball\u201d Adderley\u2019s quintet, along with a clear goal\u2014to develop a modern jazz language grounded in local Argentine rhythms. <\/p>\n
From the start, Quinteplus stood out for its openness and adventurous spirit. Rhythm was central, and so was experimentation. The band belonged to a generation of Argentine jazz musicians eager to explore electric instruments and new textures, anticipating what would soon be known as jazz-rock. This was happening in Buenos Aires at the very same time Miles Davis was opening new doors with \u201cIn a Silent Way\u201d and \u201cBitches Brew\u201d. Giacobbe introduced one of the first Fender electric pianos in Argentina, while Gonz\u00e1lez pioneered the amplification of the upright bass and even developed a hybrid electric, boxless version of the instrument. Trumpeter Gustavo Bergalli, meanwhile, maintained close ties with the emerging Argentine rock scene, collaborating with Luis Alberto Spinetta and appearing on Almendra\u2019s first album. <\/p>\n
In 1971, Quinteplus recorded its first and only studio album for EMI. The original lineup featured Jorge Anders on tenor saxophone, Bergalli on trumpet, Giacobbe on keyboards, Gonz\u00e1lez on upright and electric bass, and Norberto \u201cPocho\u201d Lapouble on drums and percussion\u2014who also illustrated the album\u2019s iconic sleeve. The record is a refined showcase of the band\u2019s musical vision: original compositions, fluent jazz language, folk-derived rhythms, funky electric textures, tight ensemble playing, and standout brass solos. Though critically praised, the album received little label support and sold modestly, eventually becoming a sought-after collector\u2019s item. <\/p>\n
Quinteplus disbanded in 1973, their music was perhaps too bold and unconventional for its time.<\/p>\n
This first-time reissue brings back a vital chapter of Argentine jazz history, revealing a band that was truly ahead of the curve and still resonates powerfully today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This first-time reissue of Quinteplus\u2019 self-titled album (1971) brings back a vital chapter of Argentine jazz history, revealing a band that was truly ahead of the curve and still resonates powerfully today.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>Most tracks feature crisp trumpet and tenor sax up front, confidently led by electric piano parts that open things up with a sharp mix of funk and modal influences. The rhythm section shines as well\u2014the drums and bass are tight and punchy, yet they leave plenty of air, creating a spacious feel that at times brings to mind the classic Cannonball Adderley soul jazz sound. <\/strong><\/p>\n It features important figures in Argentinian jazz such as Jorge Anders or \u201cPocho\u201d Lapouble.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":116962,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[15],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-116989","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-jazz","7":"product_shipping_class-lp-en-4","8":"pa_formato-lp-en","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/116989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=116989"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=116989"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/munster-records.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=116989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}