Drummer/percussionist and composer Juan Pastor finds himself caught between two homes: his native Lima, Peru, and the city where he has lived for the past 13 years, Chicago. As a result, both his original compositions and the sound of his ensemble, Chinchano, draw life from deep sources—Peru’s enchantingly diverse culture, history, landscapes, and folk music, and the language of North American jazz.
Drummer and percussionist Juan Pastor's fourth and latest release, Cachito, shines in its maturity and emotional depth. The album highlights not only Pastor's unique artistic voice and compositional prowess, but also the musicianship of his collaborators, including core bandmates Dustin Laurenzi, Stu Mindeman, and Matt Ulery, as well as several additional special guests. Dedicated to Pastor's late father Carlos, the album is an exploration of grief and loss, of acceptance, of steadfast courage.