- Sergio Salvatore, piano / Christos Rafalides, vibraphone
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- "Dark Sand is an intimate acoustic duo recording with New York City vibraphonist Christos Rafalides. Rafalides, while not a familiar name, is a highly regarded jazz artist who serves on the faculty at The New School and frequently performs with both the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the Mingus Big Band" - All About Jazz
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- "The good news is that Dark Sand may very well be one of the finest piano-vibraphone albums to emerge in years. Salvatore and Rafalides avoid such pitfalls with athletic precision and complete musical unity. The results are often spectacular!" - Jazz Houston
- "Wow, what a pleasant surprise! Actually, it’s a little spooky listening to such a good piano/vibes duo." - Gary Burton
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