
A Walk With God
"Caminando con Dios (A Walk With God)" showcases Dr. Jose Valentino (flute, saxophone, solo bass, and percussion) performing 11 original & arranged instrumental pieces that synchronize Latin genres, funky- fiery improvisations, passionate ballad performances, and heartfelt grooves with the Gospel message of hope and love. There is something to be said about the phenomenological power of instrumental music and its ability to penetrate listeners' souls to communicate messages of faith, hope, and love. It's organic, spontaneous, bold, daring, honest, and challenging. For these reasons, José sought to release an instrumental album that possesses those attributes for listeners, and to document the interactive, improvisational dynamic that occurs between musicians when performing together. Members of the ensemble include: Arturo Bermudez, Marcos Sanchez, Pancho Irizarry, Alfredo Rivero, Johnny Vergara, Victor Echevarria, Lannie Battistini, and Jonathan "J.T." Thomas who lavishly exuded their creative expressivity in each song. It is José's hope that listeners walk away feeling empowered, revitalized, and encouraged to pursue their lives with the utmost integrity and compassion for others, as reflected through the life of Jesus Christ in the music.