Merengue x Fantasy (Ben Rosenblum)

Описание: Merengue x Fantasy is the first track from our upcoming album, The Longest Way Round (2026). Inspired primarily by the Dominican merengue tradition, the composition also includes certain musical tropes from the J-Pop and anime music world. The title pays tribute to these disparate influences. One of the main objectives of the Nebula Project has always been for me to explore interesting combinations of different musical traditions through the lens of jazz improvisation, and this track exemplifies that mission.

Released as a single on December 19, 2025 on all streaming platforms. Hope you enjoy!

Recorded on March 5th and 6th, 2024 at NRS Recording Studio by Dev Avidon and Scott Petito. Mixed and mastered by Dev Avidon at Ex Machina Soundworks. Featuring Ben Rosenblum on accordion, Wayne Tucker on trumpet, Jasper Dutz on soprano sax and flute, Rafael Rosa on guitar, Marty Jaffe on bass, Ben Zweig on drums and percussion, and Gustavo Di Dalva on percussion.

A huge thanks to David Payette for setting up the cameras and lending his video talents to the session. Video edited by Ben Rosenblum.