Given its meticulous horn and vocal arrangements and top-grade production values, Emilio Palame’s R&B/smooth jazz album Be Who
You Are is clearly a labor of love — and one that vibrates with positive energy and outstanding musicianship throughout. Emilio’s jazzinflected
piano chops are in fine form, his solo preludes providing engaging breaths between the otherwise funky, more heavily-arranged
material. Speaking of such material, “Run Away” is a standout, showcasing Michel Camilo-esque piano fireworks from Emilio and a Latin
funk groove that would make Arturo Sandoval and Eddie Palmieri proud. Inspiring and uplifting.
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