Entre Amigos
Entre Amigos is a creative collaboration featuring award-winning Chicago-based musicians Roy McGrath (Sax), Gustavo Cortiñas (Drums), Hana Fujisaki (piano), and Kitt Lyles (Bass). The group draws on more than a decade of rich musical friendship to create honest and exciting sonic experiences. Featuring original compositions by each member, Entre Amigos’ music masterfully blends the sounds of Jazz tradition and innovation through hard-hitting arrangements that cut the fluff and reveal each musician’s singular voice. Following a month-long tour in Asia in January 2024, the group hopped off the plane and into the studio to cut two soon-to-be released albums, capturing the music and emotions fresh from the tour.
“a Chicago-based group featuring rising stars brings forth the art of collaborative writing and performance.”
“an album and group marked by the ebullience of each member’s contribution and the dazzling display of the whole that exceeds even the unparalleled majesty of its constituent parts.”
“International influences from Japan (Fujisaki), Mexico (Cortiñas), and Puerto Rico (McGrath) entwine in Entre Amigos, whose success lies in the fact that each of its four participants were given the opportunity to play to his or her strengths, their obvious rapport enlivening a generous serving of inventive compositions.”
“Entre Amigos (Amongst Friends) is both the name of a such supergroup and their debut album…These four are tight and incredibly emotive.”
“young Chicago all-star group calling themselves Entre Amigos has released their debut self-titled album, and it is a charmer.”
“Entre Amigos hangs together as a tight and expressive quartet..their obvious rapport enlivening a generous serving of inventive compositions.”
“Entre Amigos Solidifies These Musicians’ Place in the Chicago Mainstream. Cortinas is a stalwart presence, exercising restraint and tasteful adornments throughout.”
“Frankly, this album makes for a delicious meal. I came back for seconds.”
Musical Memoirs
“There’s something delightfully rare about the camaraderie captured on Entre Amigos…album feels like an extended jam session, full of joyful spontaneity yet meticulously crafted. Every member’s voice shines, but it’s their unity that leaves a lasting impression.”
“Chicago all-star group calling themselves Entre Amigos has released their debut self-titled album, and it is a charmer.”
