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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).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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CD: $ 15.99 |
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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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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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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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