
"Enciso successfully executed his vision in this remarkably cohesive set of compositions. He delivers far more than just an auspicious debut. He makes his mark as a visionary composer." - Making A Scene
"With Crossfade, Enciso has not only crafted a standout debut, but has with profound artistry crafted a work that emphasizes his ability to assemble and lead a group of excellent individuals in a way that feels outright unified. Enciso successfully achieves his album’s vision with each member of the ensemble appearing not as merely a skilled guest, but as a loving member of the household who was always intended to be present. " - Bass Musician Magazine
Each piece on Crossfade explores a different shape of remembrance. We recorded this album on January 20, 2025, as a notorious and destabilizing figure returned to power. The air carried a heavy déjà vu, history looping back on itself. Inside the studio, however, the session became a kind of sanctuary: a place to step away from the noise and create something beautiful.
I've been fortunate to share this journey with a band whose sensitivity and daring elevate every moment: Gabriel Chakarji, Miguel Russell, and Nicola Caminiti. They’re some of my closest friends, and we’ve been playing some of these songs together for almost four years, since my first bandleader gig in NYC with them. What you hear is a result of deep listening and mutual trust. I’m also profoundly grateful to my producer, Dayna Stephens, whose guidance and support helped shape this vision into something audible.
STREAMING NOW:
SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6W0jy0Of9uFO4SatBjPLn8
APPLE MUSIC:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/crossfade/1846208032
BANDCAMP
https://rafaelenciso.bandcamp.com/album/crossfade-2
Reviews for Crossfade:
"Crossfade is a bold album that introduces a promising new voice on the instrument." - Bass Musician Magazine
"I find myself intrigued by the compositions of Rafael Enciso. His music is full of surprises... I look forward to hearing much more from this talented bassist and composer." - Musical Memoirs
"Enciso has not only crafted a standout debut, but has with profound artistry crafted a work that emphasizes his ability to assemble and lead a group of excellent individuals in a way that feels outright unified." - High Res Audio
"In a year already rich with significant jazz releases, Crossfade stands out for its quiet confidence, its compositional depth, and its refusal to overstate what it knows it can say through nuance."
- "Indispensable" review from The Paris Move
"Crossfade marks an impressive entrance into the ranks of jazz pacesetters by bassist Enciso, not yet 30 years old but already an award-winning musician with an impressive album under his belt. From his vantage point, the future looks bright indeed." - All About Jazz

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