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VARIOUS ARTISTSSalsa World Series Volume 2 (DJ El Chino presents) 2-CD Set Walboomers /$16.98 (original import) Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA INTERNATIONAL EditorsPick: DJ El Chino's terrific Salsa World Series 2 features lots of hard to find gems by the likes of Cutufla Septeto, Palo Yuba Orquesta, and much more. While Volume 1 focused on Venezuelan bands, Volume 2 encompasses salsa worldwide. This is a 2 album set offered as one digital package. 
LA COMBINACION SALSA BAND: OCTAVIO FIGUEROA & WILLY CADENASLa Luna Y El Toro Clave Records /$14.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; SALSA EditorsPick: What a terrific roots-based salsa project, from a couple of veteran salseros originally from Peru. The team takes on compositions by Sarmiento y Castellanos - the cover track La Luna y El Toro, Gilbero Mendez - with a killer A La Memoria del Muerto, Pedro Brunet's Tratame Como Soy as well as Celina Gonzalez' classic Santa Barbara. Cadenas' seasoned voice is perfect for this material, adding a dimension both soulful and commanding. Check out Que Dichoso Es, the gem composed by José Slader Badan. Old school, trombone framed, gritty ...and very cool. Also with George Lopez, Jesse Ontiveros, Dave Holland, Adam Rundquist, Gary Eisenberg and others. Highly Recommended. - elW ... continues (BP) 
ALEX TORRES Y SU ORQUESTAAñejo: Celebrando 30 Años Wepa Records /$13.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: his New York based bassist is celebrating 30 years as the leader of his orchestra - which just might be a longevity record of some sort! Añejo (meaning aged, as in a fine wine) contains some total gems. Classic, unpretentious salsa tracks like La Rumba No Canto Mas will be sure to get your fire started. With lead singer Felix Falcón, and some special guests like conguero Richie Flores and cuatrista Junior Lopez. This one's a fine acquisition. Just the right vintage. Highly Recommended ... continues (BP) 
CHEO LINARESUnderground: Sonero Poeta Cheo Linares /$15.98 (original import) Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA INTERNATIONAL; VENEZUELA EditorsPick: New hot salsa from Venezuela. SInger Linares is joined by Carlos Rengifo, Gonzalo Martinez, Victor Cardona, Eliel Rivero, Kiko Gonzalez, Wilman Sanchez and many others. All compositions penned by Linares. Highly Recommended. 
LATINEOTwo Ways Walboomers /$15.98 (original import) Originally released: 2010 Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; NETHERLANDS EditorsPick: Two Ways is the first album by Latinjazz group Latineo, led by drummer Mark de Jong. The group has come to be known for taking new directions within the latinjazz genre through an original and refreshing sound. Both distinct and contemporary, Latineo shows that the evolution of latinjazz is still going strong. Latineo consists of 4 musicians who are considered true specialists within the genre. Pianist Marc Bischoff, Venezuelan bassplayer Yerman Aponte and drummer Mark de Jong belong since years to the top of the Dutch Latin scene. Specially featured on the album is Cuban percussionist José Pepe Espinosa, worldwide recognized as one of the best players around. On 2 tracks the group is joined by Dutch top saxophone player Efraim Trujillo. Latin American rhythms, beautiful melodies, impressive improvisations, influences from Salsa and Timba and even from Afro-Cuban religious music, all this comes to an organic unity in Latineos music. Two Ways contains original compositions by Marc Bischoff as well as a few arrangements of beautiful jazztunes that are not so commonly known. (label) ... continues (DR) 
VICTOR MANUELLE, PEDRO BRULL...Pa' Mis Amigos ODLR /$13.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: SPECIAL INTEREST; XMAS SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: Just in for Christmas! Salsa-Parranda spectacular with Victor Manuelle, Pedro Brull, Jared Rivera, Patty Rodriguez, Juan Martinez, Edwin Colón Zayas, Jose M. Lugo, Leni Prieto, Jimmie Morales and many other top musicians from Puerto Rico... ... continues (BP) 
EL GRAN COMBO & FRIENDSSalsa: Un Homenaje A El Gran Combo Banco Popular/Selecto-Hits /$13.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: Ok, folks, get ready for some major salsa! This production, backed by Banco Popular, is, as the title indicates, a tribute to the iconic mega salsa band; Puerto Rico's own El Gran Combo. The band itself is present, performing shining interpretations of their signature tracks like Achilipú and A Mí Me Gusta Mi Pueblo, but the truly cool stuff here is the interpretations of their material by the likes of Domingo Quiñones, Ismael Miranda, José Alberto "El Canario," La India, Tito Rojas, Issac Delgado, Michael Stuart, Luisito Carrion, Willie Colón, NG2, Carolina La O and others. Wow. You heard right, folks, the royal carpet was rolled out for this project, and some of these tracks are slammin'. Now it's this stuff, directed by Isidro Infante, that offers unexpected moments of pure salsa greatness. 
JOE QUIJANO Y SU CONJUNTOLo Inédito De Tite Curet Alonso: Joe Quinano Y Augusto Onna Cesta /$14.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: Whoa! Here's previously unpublished material by the great Tite Curet Alonso, finally brought to the light of day by bandleader and producer Joe Quijano. Recorded in New York and in Puerto Rico with a slew of amazing talent, Quijano's treasure trove of Curet Alonso material that lay dormant since 1959, offers a new window into the genius of the late, revered Puerto Rican composer. Quijano also includes one of his own compositions, Tributo a Don Tite Curet Alonso, a swinging extended descarga jam arranged by none other than Luis "Perico" Ortiz (who, by the way, arranged most of the tracks on this album). Perico also plays on the album (trumpets, vibrafono, tuba). Have I mentioned some of the other participants? Van Lester, Pete Bonet, Willie Villegas, Paquito Guzman, Nacho Sanabria, Harry Fraticelli, Orlando Marin, Pete Nater, Luisito Ayala, Jaime Rivera, Manny Mieles, Ralphy Perez, Raffy Torres, Eliut Cintrón and a bunch more... 
ADALBERTO ALVAREZ Y SU SONEl Son De Altura BIS /$16.98 (original import) Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA EditorsPick: Like a magician who keeps astounding his audience, each new Adalberto Alvarez project achieves a level of beauty and soul that would be rare for any artist to pull out of a hat just a single time. Here's a guy who, in his fourth decade of recording, has produced dozens of amazing albums at that level. His skillful mix of salsa-son-timba and rumba is well known, and even expected. But what what gets you each time is how pristine each new project is, his his vision disarmingly clear. El Son De Altura is nearly a Cuban music history lesson in disguise, but you would never really think of it that way when listening for listening's sake. The music Alvarez weaves is so intricately nuanced with the different threads of Cuban flavors that you stop thinking in terms of genres and generations... it just comes off as great music; lush, churning, and bubbling with life and spirits. Yeah, it's a great dance record, but listen to this record carefully. There are special moments you won't want to miss. With guests Julito Padrón, César López, Grupo Rumbatá De Camagüey, and legendary pianist Frank Fernandez who, accompanied by Maria Victoria Rodriguez and Dorgeris Alvarez, completes this project with a live interpretation of the beautiful bolero Canción para Mamá Rosa. ... continues (BP) 
FANIA ALL STARSPonte Duro: The Fania All Stars Story 4 CD Box Set Fania Codigo /$42.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK EditorsPick: This never before released collection is a production of monumental stature. A complete history of the greatest Latin music band ever assembled. From Héctor Lavoe and Ray Barretto to Celia Cruz and even Stevie Wonder, the best of the best played with the Fania All Stars as they travelled the world over recording sold out shows around the globe. Their legacy is a mix of hits and live show jams that only they could play. A boiling mix of Salsa, Jazz, AfroCuban and Soul. These carefully selected tracks will allow us to discover and experience the greatest songs from the studio and the live show experience the Fania All Stars were known for. This selection is dedicated to their superb musicianship. A must-have for all true salsa collectors. 
ALBERTO BARROSTributo A La Salsa Colombiana 3 Live In Mexico - CD & DVD Set Talent Beach/Sony /$19.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: DVD; SALSA/SON; COLOMBIA EditorsPick: JUST IN! Trombonist and bandleader Alberto Barros pushes the salsa dura envelope yet further with this amazing live presentation of his Tributo a Salsa Colombiana series. Part 3 was recorded live in Mexico, and features the singers Juan Carlos Coronel, Charlie Zaa, Daniel Silva, Cali Aliman, Carlos Guerrero, Alvaro Granobles, Saulo Sanchez, Carlos Brito, Danny Daniel, Carlos Rendon, Zayda, Cesar Salazar, and Arnald Moreno. Also with trumpeters Dante Vargas and Jose Sibaja, bassist Alex Duque, Douglas Guevarra on congas and a whole bunch more. Very Highly Recommended. 
LA SONORA PONCEÑATrayectoria + Consistencia = Sonora Poneña Pianissimo /$17.98 Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: JUST IN! The Puerto Rican salsa machine is back! Papo Lucca and his crew return with a heavy NEW release that features singers Héctor "Pichie" Pérez, Danny Dávila, Darvel Garcia, Edwin Rosas, Giovanni Lugo, Junior Gonzalez, Henry Santiago and Luisito Carrion! "Tumba Yaya," "Estrellas Son Las Del Cielo," and the pristine "Homenaje A Mario Ortiz" (clocking in at nearly 10 minutes) are but a few of the killer tracks on this one. With conguero Sammy Garcia and trumpeters Luisito Aquino and Nelson Jaime Gazu. Full review to follow shortly! Very Highly Recommended. ... continues (BP) 
ENYENISON ENKAMA PROJECTEcobio Enyenison Enyenison Enkama /$16.98 Originally released: 2009 Category: FOLKLORIC; RUMBA and/or SANTERIA/LUCUMI EditorsPick: Very Highly Recommended folkloric Abakuá release featuring Ramon Diaz, Pedro Martinez, Angel Guerrero and guests. A rare album of its type, and continues where Cuba's Grupo Andabo's 1997 Enyenison Enkama 2 left off. Recorded in very high quality at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, 2009. Those who are familiar with Ékpè and Abakuá hold this session in very high regard. The real deal. With Onel Mulet, Oriente Lopez, Ruben Rodriguez and many other noted musicians. Guests Steve Turre and Paquito D'Rivera. - BP 
RUDY CALZADOPachanga Time Rumba /$13.98 Reissued: 2010 Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA, PACHANGA; CUBA EditorsPick: This 1961 pachanga-charanga release, originally on Gema, features coroistas Elliot Romero, Frank Mercado and Miguel Hernandez. The great timbalero Walfredo De Los Reyes is also on this session. With the tracks "Domitila," "Pachanga Santiaguera," "Descarga De Charanga," "Yo Vengo De Oriente" and more. Recommended! ... continues (BP) 
AFROCUBISMAfrocubism Nonesuch /$18.98 (original import) Originally released: 2010 Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ EditorsPick: A simply astounding blend of Cuban and African flavors. Not many people are aware of it, but this album was supposed to be made in 1996. The Africans didn't show up for the session in Havana, but the Cubans recorded anyway and the result was the Buena Vista Social Club! So now, 14 years later, producer Nick Gold revives the original idea with Afrocubism, this new stunning project made up of esteemed Cuban and African musicians. Very Highly Recommended! 
ELIO REVÉ, JR.¿De Qué Estamos Hablando? BIS /$17.98 (original import) Originally released: 2010 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA EditorsPick: Elio Reve Duverger knows how to rock. This Changüí-Salsa-Timba project is one of the best hip-shaking Cuban releases we have heard this year. Revé, who continues to push the envelope he inherited from his father, never fails to deliver the goods. And he certainly knows how to pick his singers: Susel Orieta Gomez Perez (watch out for her, she's amazing), Dagoberto Vazquez Valdez, Pascual Matos Aguirre, and Emilio Frias Peña "El Niño." This beautifully produced album features special guests Chucho Valdés, Pancho Amat, Guajiro Mirabal, Grupo Kola Loka, Grupo de Changüí and more. For the best in Cuban dance music, plus an extra helping of Changüí funk, look no further. |
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