by Scott Alexander “Dos Almas” is the first single released under the Reason to Rhyme Music record label from Venezuelan virtuoso violinist Luis Montilla, “The White Violin.” It was released on June 1, 2021. “Dos Almas,” which translates to “Two Souls,” is a love song wrapped in a Latin beat with strong jazz fusion influences. It tells the story of …
When Jeff Sipe was brought on board as a session musician for Luis Montilla – The White Violin’s project, he knew from the beginning that it would be a labor of love — literally. “I love the fact that it’s a love album dedicated to his wife,” Sipe said. “With knowing that intention, we could bring all we could to …
Bassist Zack Page has traveled the globe playing music. But one of his greatest musical experiences took place in his hometown as a session musician on Luis Montilla’s debut record. Page, from Ashville, N.C., joined the recording sessions at Echo Mountain Recording Studios. Page said it was a matter of perfect timing and building a friendship with one of his …
Like all families, a band is a union formed by love — a love of music, in this case. That’s what it was like when piano player Ali Javier Romero was hired as a session musician for Luis Montilla’s “The White Violin” project. “I was asked to play with him,” Romero said. “I was surprised that everyone had great confidence in me. Bryan …
When you are a 17-year-old girl in Venezuela on a night out with your best friend and she challenges you to get up and sing with the band, what do you do? For Jasmiry Romaldini, the answer was simple: you sing Gloria Estefan’s “Coming Out of the Dark.” When that same woman is retired from music and raising four children …
