“The power and sassiness of Ronnie Cuber’s playing is captured by the breathtaking manner in which he is able to imbue the notes he plays with such suppleness and elasticity that his phrases billow and...
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Mike Freeman Zona Vibe – The Vibesman
There are two exciting aspects to Mike “The Vibesman” Freeman; both are related to each other. But first: There is his elegant facility with the vibraphone. His is a singular voice with an easy, languid...
A Benefit Tribute to Dave Valentin
Monday, May 7th 10PM at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC Featuring Andy Gonzalez and Libre, with guest jazz soloists Sonny Fortune and Steve Turre, Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirate Troubadours and Dave Samuels with the Dave Valentin...
Pedro Bermudez – No Limits (Self Produced – 2010)
The energy contained in the body and soul of pianist Pedro Bermudez far exceeds that which may normally be given mere mortals. For his hands and arms are infused with a surfeit of tumbao. In his heart, the echoes of the timbales and the congas bounce excitedly against every internal surface. It is this incredible treasure of rhythm that flavours what he expends through his fingers on the ivories. More importantly, it is this that [...]
Chembo Corniel – Things I Wanted To Do (Chemboro Records 2009)
There is nothing like a swinging, stomping Latin-Jazz record laden with sensuous clave and robust horns and relentless, driving percussion to stir the senses. . And this is exactly what Wilson “Chembo” Corniel brings to life with Things I Wanted To Do. And this is also one more step in the journey for Corniel on his way to join the rarified space occupied by the likes of Tata Güines [...]