ProJazz.net

“It Was You” (originally titled “Fuiste Tú”) is a bolero composed by José Sabre Marroquín and Criz Sabre, famously performed by the legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden on his 2004 album, Land of the Sun.

Key Details of the Performance:
Album: Land of the Sun (2004), a collaboration with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba that explores the music of Mexican composer José Sabre Marroquín.
Style: The track is a lush, romantic bolero, characteristic of Haden’s later work in Latin jazz, which earned him multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for a similar project, Nocturne.
The song is celebrated for its lyrical, “singing” bass lines, reflecting Haden’s background in country music and his philosophy of playing “from the heart” to bring beauty to the world.

Personnel:

Charlie Haden – bass
Gonzalo Rubalcaba – piano
Ignacio Berroa – drums
Joe Lovano – tenor saxophone
Miguel Zenon – alto saxophone
Michael Rodriquez – trumpet, flugelhorn
Oriente Lopez – flute
Larry Koonse, Lionel Louke – guitar
Juan De La Cruz – percussion

_________________

Released: August 31, 2004
Recorded: December 19–22, 2003
Label: Verve
Producer: Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ruth Cameron, Charlie Haden