Press:

“Latin bandleaders these days are making music that becomes simultaneously more modern and more ancient. “Jazzambia,” by the Puerto Rican percussionist Paoli Mejías, is the latest proof...it’s exciting to see where it goes...”
Ben Ratliff - NEW YORK TIMES

“A historic recording... it’s hard to separate this as Latin jazz; it’s just modern, part of the geometry of invention that includes Havana, Puerto Rico, New York & a good part of the rest of the world. Hard to find a cliché; this is the sound of the modern world. Again, historic.”
Peter Watrous, Descarga - Descarga

“Transcending Expectations”
Aaron Cohen - DownBeat

"Paoli Mejias transcends the conventions of mainstream jazz, creating a rich tapestry of original, Latin-flavored, improvisational music"
David Miele - JazzImprov

“This exceptional session [Transcend] is his follow-up effort to his 2005 Latin Grammy nominated release Mi Tambor, and it exceeds all expectations”
Mark Holston - JazzIz

“Following on the heels of a Grammy-nominated disc, Paoli Mejias delivers a one-two knockout. This time out, the conguero/percussionist to the heavies delivers an even more daring CD that stretches Latin jazz borders with a mix of world influences.”
Jeff Potter - Modern Drummer

“This is a Latin Jazz project of the highest quality and musical imagination.”
Rodrigo Sanchez - Musico Pro

“Paoli Mejías is truly becoming a recognizable figure as one of the most talented percussionist on the planet. This group brought the house down.”
Carlos Flores - PuertoRicanChicago.Com Newsletter