**Official reissue of one of the crown jewels of South American jazz, originally released in 1976 in Argentina.**
Altercat presents the definitive reissue of one of the 'holy grails' of South American jazz. Essentially the brainchild of Argentinian jazz's leading figure Jorge Lopez Ruiz, the project Viejas Raíces marked Lopez Ruiz's departure from the traditional forms of jazz. The trio that recorded this album, consisting of Lopez Ruiz joined by his life-long friend drummer Pocho Lapouble and gifted Chilean pianist Matías Pizarro, created a thrilling blend of jazz and Uruguayan candombe, surrounded by an undeniable cinematic feel spurred by Lopez Ruiz's long experience in the soundtrack field. When read as one element, the cleverly chosen combination of group name and album title (in English: 'Old Roots of the Colonies of the River Plate') readily hints at the kind of sounds the listener will be challenged with when diving into this album.