Ray
Fernandez
Zero
Tolerancia
THE
NEW ALBUM
OUT
NOW!
Three hot days and nights in Havana, Cuba.
Ray Fernandez, his band and legendary guest musicians enter the studio Egrem, to record his new album and rehearse for a unique live show. All songs are played in a studio live-setup and recorded as single takes. Instruments and vocals are taped as direct and raw as possible, without making concessions: Zero Tolerancia! After three consecutive production days, an anticipating crowd of close friends, a film crew, fans and family are allowed in, to see and hear the fruits of the labour — a unique live concert at the legendary studio Egrem. The double vinyl album documents the project in its entirety and includes all studio recordings, as well as digital download codes of the full double album, additional songs and a video of the live concert performance. This is as close as you can get to having been there.
all songs
performed live
3 tracks from
the new record
Descalabro
3:20
The opener of the new album. A melodic and emotional start into the Zero Tolerancia experience, about the everyday difficulties of life.
El cínico
3:57
An autobiographic and heartfelt confession on Ray’s life as a singer — a cynical rascal selling his songs.
Fragrancia (live)
7:00
A fun song of a Perfume bottle dealer, who (of course wrongfully) gets accused of selling fake perfume. A very cuban story of real life issues. Featuring Piano virtuoso Cucurucho Valdés
«I spent 8 years playing not only with an excellent troubadour but also a great showman. Ray Fernandez ignited in me the spark that makes the difference.»
— Lorenzo Molina
(The Mavericks)
«The legend says that Robert Johnes went to the crossing in Clarksdale to sell his soul to the devil. Today, when you hear the heavy knock (Tun Tun) of the devil, it is Ray — not Charles — but Fernandez, the Havana Songwriter made of salpeter and rum.»
— Fermin Muguruza
«Ray is a true original, one of the most electric performers I’ve seen. That electricity vibrates in this album. I close my eyes and I’m back in Cuba!»
— Branden Lewis
(Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
«Ray Fernandez in the Diablo Tun Tun. This is the day the jungle takes over Miramar. Medicine for the Soul!»
— Cimafunk
get
Ray Fernandez
Zero Tolerancia
Now
Double LP Vinyl
Limited Edition Double Vinyl (180 grams). Including: Lyrics, download codes to all studio & live recordings; all videos of Ray’s concert at Egrem Studios.
CD (coming soon)
Paperfold compact disc including 12 studio recordings as well as 4 live recordings of Rays Zero Tolerancia session.
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Zero Tolerancia
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Zero Tolerancia
& Live from Havana
All songs written by Ray Fernandez
Musicians:
Ray Fernandez (Vocals, Guitar)
Christopher Simpson (Violine, Background Vocals)
Roy Caraballoso (Drums, Timbales, Background Vocals)
Miguel Valdes (Bass)
Amando Osuna Gradaille (Guiro, Congas)
Diego Cano Eleaga (Guitar, Background Vocals)
Guest musicians:
Cucurucho Valdes (B 3, B 4)
Oliver Valdes (A 4)
Executive Producer: Christian Steinmayr
Producer: Peter Kollreider, Christian Steinmayr
Mixing & Mastering: Patrick Pulsinger (A 1 – 3, B 1 – 4, C 1 – 4, D1), Peter Kollreider (A 4, D 2–4, all live video tracks)
Recording Engineer: Merlin Lorenzo
Director Video: Andreas Hafele
Line-Producer Video: Luis Lago Diaz
Photos: Erika Goldring
Design: Studio Mut
Recorded at Egrem Studios, Havana, Cuba
A co–production of Zero Tolerancia Records and EGREM
© Zero Tolerancia Records & Ray Fernandez
ZTR 001–20