"Aché"
While it is difficult to pick highlights of an album bursting at the seams with class and talent, an inspiring rework of John Coltrane's legendary 'Giant Steps' and an equally potent rendition of Charlie Palmieri's 'Muneca' make this an indispensable bit of home listening gear for the balmy summer months ahead. Dave Stelfox (7 magazine)
Musicians Robin Jones - congas / shekere / bata Bosco de Oliveira - bongos / bata / percussion / lead vocals Carlos Fuentes - vocals / bongo / bata / percussion Adam Riley - timbales / percussion Gerry Hunt - Bass Chris Kibble - piano Steve Waterman - trumpet / arrangements / composition Ian Wood - trumpet Graeme Flowers - trumpet Paul Shepherd - Trombone Pete Wareham - saxophone / flute Javier Macchio - vocals Omar Puente - violin
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"Chango"
“Chango” is powerful Afro-Latin jazz and salsa from the best of the UK's Latin jazz scene. Based on Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican music, “Chango” has a very strong, New York flavor and is influenced by the likes of Tito Puente and Charlie Palmieri. Originally released in the late '80s, this is the first time that the CD will be widely available in the USA. (Cubop Records)
Musicians Robin Jones - congas / shekere/bata Bosco de Oliveira - bongos /bata / percussion / lead vocals Chris Kibble - piano Satin Singh - drums / timbales Dave Barnard - Bass Dennis Rollins - trombone Steve Waterman - trumpet / arrangements / composition Robin Hopcraft - trumpet Nick Walker - Tenor & baritione saxophones / flute Lance Ellington - vocals Leno Rochas - vocals