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Dafnis Prieto:
"About the Monks"
NEW!! Dafnis Prieto, the Cuban drummer, plays supercharged orchestral
patterns involving his entire drum kit, making it all cohere with strong clave rhythms" (New York Times).
Hear for yourself on his debut CD! |
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Dafnis Prieto:
"Absolute Quintet"
NEW!! Dafnis Prieto, the Cuban drummer, is taking the US by storm with his
Cuban rhythms and NYC jazz sensibilities. This 2006 release features 10 tunes, and while a little more "out
there" than his first disc, it features astonishing musicianship and precision. |
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Carlos "Patato" Valdes:
"El Hombre"
NEW!! Carlos "Patato" Valdes is the legendary conguero at the heart of this disc.
It also features all-around sick percussionist Steve Berrios, and veterans like Oriente Lopez on flute. Recorded
in 1997, it's already a classic. Check out these tasty licks. |
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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Mamborama:
"Directamente Al Mambo"
NEW!! Another thick Latin Jazz-Meets-Salsa-Timba disc by Bill Wolfer. Like the first one, it's
very funky, has a deep line up of special guests, and is non-stop fun for drummers and dancers.
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Mamborama:
"Entre La Habana Y El Yuma"
Hard hitting arrangements for fans of Latin Jazz and Timba. Thick, thick grooves...what would you
expect from Giraldo Piloto, Manolito Simonet, "Pupy" Pedroso, El Indio, and Julio Padron?
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Giovanni Hidalgo:
"Villa Hidalgo"
NEW!! Giovanni's solo recordings are hard to find these days. Villa Hidalgo features
specials guests Dizzy Gillespie and Paquito D'Rivera, along with veterans Cachete Maldonado (bata) and David Sanchez (tenor sax).
Lots of aggressive conga solos by the best conguero of our time. If you have any doubts, check out our audio samples of
"Bahia San Juan".
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Klimax:
"Giraldo Piloto & Friends"
Many of you may know Klimax namely for their Salsa. This Latin Jazz CD has been a mainstay in our
CD player all year. Crazy drum breaks and blistering
horns. Fans of Irakere will love this one.
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Jesus Diaz:
"Caramello"
Great percussion from this veteran. Mixes timba, salsa, and hip hop
just right. This disc simply stays in rotation at our shop. Listen to this thick groove...
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Rebeca Mauleon & Orestes Vilato:
"Round Trip"
Not only can Rebeca play a mean montuno, but she surrounds herself with the likes of Orestes Vilato (Timbales),
Horacio Hernandez (Traps), and Jesus Diaz (Conga/Vocals) on this disc. This one is in-the-pocket. |
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CD: $ 13.99 |
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Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez:
"Italuba"
After recording hundreds of albums for other people, "El Negro" has finally put together his own scorching Latin
Jazz disc featuring the quartet of Ivan Bridon Napoles on piano, Daniel Martinez Izquierdo on bass, and Amik Guerra
on horns. Beware...it's funky and loaded with surprises!
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Tony Martinez:
"Maferefun"
These 2 CD's have
been on our top 10 list for a long time. One of the best Latin Jazz rhythm
sections around, with Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Piano), Julio Barreto (Drums), and
Eduardo "Dudu" Penz (Bass).
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CD: $ 14.99 |
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Tony Martinez:
"La Habana Vive"
These 2 CD's have
been on our top 10 list for a long time. One of the best Latin Jazz rhythm
sections around, with Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Piano), Julio Barreto (Drums), and
Eduardo "Dudu" Penz (Bass).
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CD: $ 14.99 |
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Alex Acuna and
Acuarela de Tambores:
"Rhythms For a New Millennium"
Recommended!
Pure percussion. Imagine Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hidalgo, Luis Conte, and plenty more spice from Brazil
and the Caribbean.
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Mongo Santamaria:
"Skin on Skin (1958-1995)"
This has so many great moments from the man who helped Latin rhythms gain a foothold in American jazz.
That old-school hollow tone of his congas is inimitable. Everybody can learn from this one!
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2 CD Set: $ 29.99 |
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Irakere and Various Artists:
"Afrocubanismo"
"Recorded live in Banff with Irakere and special guests Changuito, Miguel "Anga" Diaz, Los Munequitos, Ilu Ana and
other top Cuban artists. This is a summit of master musicians if there ever was one. Check out this lick with one of
my favorite young congueros (Anga), with one of my favorite pianists (Chucho), with one of my favorite Latin Jazz
Bands (Irakere)...all live in Heaven, I mean Banff..."--Tres Dos.
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Jessie Marquez:
"Sana Locura"
THIS is what's hot on the street. Latin Beat Magazine has called Jessie Marquez an "unknown American
Diva with Cuban roots". Jessie went to Havana in 2004 and recorded this disc with heavy-weights from
Afrocuban Allstars, Irakere, and Issac Delgado's band. It's no wonder the Cubans have taken notice. This
classy debut disc, laced with venerable vocals and countless sauve grooves will stay in your CD rotation
for years. Guaranteed. Check out these two great clips.
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Chucho Valdes:
"Babalu Aye"
Along with his Grammy-award winning band, Irakere, this CD features a 14 minute bonus track with living
legend Lazaro Ros. Chucho delivers up another classic. This one, mostly danceable.
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CD: $ 15.99
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Chucho Valdes:
"Briyumba Palo Congo"
Meaning "Religion of the Congo", this high-powered quartet has one of my favorite drummers, Raul
Pineda on it, and it smokes.
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Paquito D'Rivera, Arturo Sandoval,
Giovanni Hidalgo:
"Reunion"
Many great moments and up-tempo modern grooves on this disc. This was Paquito and Aruturo's first
"reunion" after leaving Cuba and the super band, Irakere.
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Poncho Sanchez:
"Poncho At Montreux"
Over an hour of live performance footage at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2004 with great camera angles and superb sound.
You'll enjoy the bonus interview with Poncho, as well as some old 1978 footage of him playing with Cal Tjader
among other things.
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DVD: $ 19.99 |
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba:
"Giraldilla"
Tonally and rhythmically "out there", this is a 1989 classic, featuring a young Horacio Hernandez on
traps, Gonzalo breaking out his Korg synth, and some pretty crazy time keeping. 77 minutes! |
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba:
"Supernova"
2001 Gonzalo with Ignacio Berroa on drums and Carlos Henriques on upright bass. |
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Ralph Irizarry and SonCafe:
"Tributo"
NEW!
Another killer album led by timbalero Ralph Irizarry and assisted by Bobby Allende on congas and bongo. Soncafe is a smaller
group of his than the Timbalaye we love. We look at all the discs we carry from a drummer's perspective. This one is
very tight, very percussive, and very danceable. This 1996 recording is essentially 11 tracks (72 minutes) of medleys paying
tribute to Ray Baretto, La Lupe, Pete "El Conde" Rodriquez, and Charlie Palmieri among others. Here's a cut from the
Ray Barretto Medley.
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Ralph Irizarry and Timbalaye:
"Best Kept Secret"
"Former Timbalero for Ruben Blades, Irizarry's band is tight, sophisticated, and has many crushin'
moments. If Master Timbalero Tito Puente says, "This band is burning!", you know it is."--RH
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Oaktown Irawo:
"Funky Cubonics"
Pretty funky, and why not?
With Dave Garibaldi (Drums), Jesus Diaz (Percussion), and Omar Sosa (Keyboards). The
first track starts with traditional rumba, then goes into a sickeningly funky
groove. Recommended!
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Pink Martini:
"Hey Eugene!"
NEW!! The third album from Portland's
own, Pink Martini....not only is the band rock solid, but China sings vocals in Portuegese, Arabic, and French...just to
mention a few songs on this album. This great band is becoming world-renowned...and for good reason! Check out this
clip!
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Pink Martini:
"Sympathique"
This is the debut album from Portland's own, Pink Martini. This band mixes up Latin Jazz and lounge just right...featuring
4 stellar percussionists and an all-star cast. You'll love this album!
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Pink Martini:
"Hang On Little Tomato"
This is the long-awaited second album from Portland's own, Pink Martini. This band mixes up Latin Jazz and lounge just right...featuring
4 stellar percussionists and an all-star cast, including symphony members and special guest, Candomble high-priest, Jorge
Alabe.
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Roots of Rhythm:
Hosted by Harry Belafonte"
This DVD hosted by Harry Belafonte has just been re-issued. This 3-hour DVD features performances
by Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruben Blades and many more. It has a ton of
footage from Cuba in the late 80's and some much earlier archived work. Lots of rumba, mambo, changui, and
salsa from the pioneers who created those styles. Because it explores the trans-atlantic dialogue and links
between Africa and Cuba, well, we had to give it two thumbs up!! Recommended.
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