Latin Giants Of Jazz - Ven Baila Conmigo

Styles: Latin, Big Band
Year: 2009
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 72:41
Size: 167,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:40)  1. Lo Que Traigo Es Salsa
(5:46)  2. Increible
(3:33)  3. Cannology
(6:45)  4. La Batidora Meneadora
(5:27)  5. Cuando Suenan Los Cueros
(4:43)  6. Ven Baila Conmigo
(6:08)  7. I Still Love You
(6:07)  8. Gua Cha Rumba
(5:33)  9. Ahora Mismo
(7:11) 10. Tengo Que Conformarme
(4:09) 11. Cookin' The Mambo
(5:43) 12. Dime Quien Eres
(5:51) 13. Si El Mar Se Volviera Ron

The third recording for the self-proclaimed Latin Giants of Jazz is an all-out dance party disc, designed specifically for partying on a Saturday night. Everything is midtempo to upbeat, with no ballads in the bunch, although romantic sentimentality cannot be more than a stone's throw away. Many members of the Tito Puente Orchestra are included here; jazz stalwarts such as Bobby Porcelli, Peter Brainen, Sam Burtis, Mitch Froman, and Lewis Kahn, while Latin stalwarts Jimmy Bosch, Sonny Bravo, lead vocalist Frankie Vazquez, Cita Rodriguez (daughter of the late Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez), and music director Jose Madera anchor the big band. Source material comes from a wide variety of composers and arrangers, making for an exciting listening experience that has translated to the concert stage when presented all over the U.S. Vazquez has a commanding voice, direct and to the point, as best heard on his own during "Si El Mar Se Volviera Ron" in an almost scolding refrain. For the majority of the material, other members of the group join Vazquez in either lusty horn/piano/vocal counterpoint as on Bravo's arrangement of the triple-threat tune "Gua Cha Rumba," the steamy midtempo dance tunes "Lo Que Triago Es Salsa" and the trombone-laden title track, or Raul Marrerro's "Increible." This band knows its basics inside and out, as demonstrated on the instrumental "Cookin' the Mambo" composed by Ray Santos, with Froman and Brainen's punctual tenor sax solos, and it can really burn in high speed, as on Ahmad Katab Salim's "Cannology" with Porcelli's world-class alto sax feature as the ultimate show-stopper.

Rodriguez is featured on the classy, suave "Ahora Mismo," alongside Bosch's piquant trombone; Willie Martinez sings the only song in English, a pop/croon styled "I Still Love You." Luis "Perico" Ortiz's chart of Ignacio Piñero's "La Batidora Meneadora," is done in joyous, rich, la-la-la fashion, while the finale, "Cuando Suenan los Cueros" has the band more fervent than before, never letting up until the final notes are played, the players feeding off each other in typical but non-stop call and response. The excitement quotient of this band is way off the charts, there are no even moderately slow songs, therefore dancers should expect to be on their feet the entire time, with no rest breaks. Ven Baila Conmigo is perfect for either listening with friends, or your next celebratory gathering. ~ Michael G.Nastos  http://www.allmusic.com/album/ven-baila-conmigo-mw0001707738

Personnel: Kevin Bryan, John Walsh, Pete Nater, Richie Viruet, Guido Gonzalez (11): Trumpets; Bobby Porcelli, Todd Bashore, Lawrence Feldman (11): alto saxophones; Mitch Frohman, Peter Brainen: tenor saxophones; Pete Miranda: baritone saxophone; Sam Burtis, Reynaldo Jorge, Lewis Kahn, Noah Bless: trombones; Sonny Bravo: piano; Gerardo Madera: bass; George Delgado: congas and percussion; John Rodriguez: bongos and percussion; Jose Madera: timbales and percussion; Frankie Vazquez: vocals’ Cita Rodriguez (lead vocals on 5), Marco Bermudez, George Maldonado, Willie Martinez (on 3). - See more at: http://latinjazznet.com/2009/05/31/reviews/cds/latin-giants-of-jazz/#sthash.Hyiju5Ds.dpufPersonnel: Kevin Bryan, John Walsh, Pete Nater, Richie Viruet, Guido Gonzalez (11): Trumpets; Bobby Porcelli, Todd Bashore, Lawrence Feldman (11): alto saxophones; Mitch Frohman, Peter Brainen: tenor saxophones; Pete Miranda: baritone saxophone; Sam Burtis, Reynaldo Jorge, Lewis Kahn, Noah Bless: trombones; Sonny Bravo: piano; Gerardo Madera: bass; George Delgado: congas and percussion; John Rodriguez: bongos and percussion; Jose Madera: timbales and percussion; Frankie Vazquez: vocals’ Cita Rodriguez (lead vocals on 5), Marco Bermudez, George Maldonado, Willie Martinez (on 3). - See more at: http://latinjazznet.com/2009/05/31/reviews/cds/latin-giants-of-jazz/#sthash.Hyiju5Ds.dpuf

Ven Baila Conmigo

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Latin Giants Of Jazz - The Latin Giants Play The Music Of The Palladium Tito Lives

Styles: Latin, Big Band
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:00
Size: 117,3 MB
Art: Front

(7:11)  1. Bobby & Mario
(5:05)  2. Medo Al Cha Cha Cha
(4:00)  3. Llora Timbero
(2:43)  4. Fue En Santiago
(6:38)  5. La Orquesta
(3:05)  6. Frenzy
(3:32)  7. Lagrimas Negras
(4:55)  8. Blen Blen Medley
(3:58)  9. Tenderly
(5:05) 10. Congo Mulence
(4:43) 11. A Sunny Ray

The Latin Giants of Jazz is one of the most exciting, colorful and authentic orchestras currently on the music scene. It is no surprise that blazing trumpets, swinging saxophones, blaring trombones, melodic vocals and an exciting percussion section comes from the alumni of Tito Puente's orchestra. Led by long time Puente band members John Rodriguez, Jose Madera and CEO Stew Jackson, The Latin Giants of Jazz offer the best of Afro-Cuban and Latin American music. Having toured the world with the late & great Tito Puente for 35 years, these all-star musicians have unparalleled history and experience. Currently having three CD’s released: “The Latin Giants Play the Music of the Palladium…Tito Lives”, “Trip to Mamboland” and "Ven Baila Conmigo". All three recordings underscore why these musicians are recognized as some of the best in their field. They bring swinging perfection to stage with their tremendous sound that lures you from your seat to the dance floor.  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/latingiantsofjazz

The Latin Giants Play The Music Of The Palladium Tito Lives

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