Confini Labili (2022 - Habitable Records)
Javier Subatin (guitar-composition) Federico Calcagno (clarinets-composition) and Francesca Remigi (drums-composition)
Calcagno-Subatin-Remigi is an unconventional trio of bass clarinet, guitar, and drums in which the musicians explore a musical territory where improvisation and composition merge in a unique way. The repertoire is made up of compositions by the three musicians including free improvisations. An exceptional trio full of originality, nuances, groove and creativity.
PULSAR (2021 - Ears&Eyes Records)
Javier Subatin (guitars-electronics-production-composition)
In “Pulsar”, (Subatin) experiments and takes risks, but he does it with truly musical material. There is melody, there is harmony, there is rhythm. And there is experimentation, there is exploration, there is investigation. And much more. There is a world of possibilities of which the pioneering has only just begun. It's a fascinating album for its concept, method and execution.
(João Morado / Jazz.pt)
Mountains (2021 - Habitable Records / Fundação GDA)
Javier Subatin (guitar-composition) Demian Cabaud (double bass) Pedro Melo Alves (drums) João Mortágua (sax) Ricardo Jacinto (cello) Samuel Gapp (piano)
“Mountains” goes directly to the list of the best national albums of 2021, and not just the jazz ones. From this year and undoubtedly from the last decade, with relevance that goes beyond borders. It's one of those rare albums that inspire, change everything, that goes down in history. Absolutely remarkable and not to be missed.
(Rui Eduardo Paes / Jazz.pt)
Trance (2020 - Ears&Eyes Records)
Javier Subatin (guitars-composition) Daniel Sousa (sax) Diogo Alexandre (drums)
In “Pulsar”, (Subatin) experiments and takes risks, but he does it with truly musical material. There is melody, there is harmony, there is rhythm. And there is experimentation, there is exploration, there is investigation. And much more. There is a world of possibilities of which the pioneering has only just begun. It's a fascinating album for its concept, method and execution.
(João Morado / Jazz.pt)
Variaciones (2020 - Author's edition / Fundação GDA)
Javier Subatin (guitar-composition) André Rosinha (double bass) Diogo Alexandre (drums) Pedro Moreira (sax) João Paulo Esteves da Silva (piano)
As architecturally sound essays conceived with synergy, discipline and creativity, these variations look to connect the dots between different styles and techniques by relying on a refined sonic palate.
(Filipe Freitas / jazztrail.net)
autotelic (2018 - Author's edition)
Javier Subatin (guitars-composition) João Paulo Esteves da Silva (piano) Desidério Lázaro (sax) André Rosinha (double bass) Diogo Alexandre (drums)
Even when it goes wandering far and wide, the music of autotelic possesses a directness that brings the journey right to the listener rather than insisting on a chase to go after it.
(Bird is the Worm)