Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Across 110th Street

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:06
Size: 146.8 MB
Styles: Salsa, Latin pop
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[4:35] 1. Un Gran Dia En El Barrio
[4:49] 2. Cuando Te Vea
[5:04] 3. Tun Tún Suena El Tambor
[4:06] 4. Dime Si Llegué A Tiempo
[5:52] 5. Escucha El Ritmo
[4:12] 6. Bailadores
[4:50] 7. Te Cantaré
[4:32] 8. Como Lo Canto Yo
[5:12] 9. Maestro De Rumbero
[5:21] 10. La Hija De Lola
[6:02] 11. Perla Morena
[3:57] 12. Espérame En El Cieto
[5:29] 13. Tu Te Lo Pierdes

Spanish Harlem Orchestra has only been performing together since the year 2000, but this baker's dozen of musicians and vocalists swings as if it's been around for decades. That cohesiveness is at full-throttle on Across 110th St, SHO's second release and the follow-up to 2002's Grammy nominated Un Gran Dia en el Barrio. The group mixes classic salsa covers ("Cuando Te Vea, Esperame en el Cielo") with original compositions, and it makes for an unbroken flow of precise musicianship and sweltering instrumental interludes. The legendary Ruben Blades tackles singing duties on four tracks, which gives Across 110th St much of its commercial heft. Equally commendable, though, are the vocal stylings of regular SHO members Ray De La Paz, Marco Bermudez and Willie Torres. Everyone gets a chance to shine on Across 110th St--a very good thing for fans of great salsa music. ~Joey Guerra

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra - United We Swing

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:48
Size: 157.5 MB
Styles: Salsa, Latin jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[3:52] 1. Sho Intro
[6:04] 2. Llego La Orquesta
[5:42] 3. En El Tiempo Del Palladium
[5:32] 4. Se Formó La Rumba
[6:13] 5. Sacala Bailar
[5:28] 6. Ahora Si
[5:23] 7. Que Bonito
[4:38] 8. Salsa Pa'l Bailador
[5:32] 9. Mujer Divina
[5:19] 10. Soy Candela
[4:40] 11. Plena Con Sabor
[6:09] 12. Danzon For My Father
[4:10] 13. Late In The Evening

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the standard for excellence for authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Live or recorded, it doesn't get any better. Whether a concert hall or an outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing you in, they are coming at you full force from start to finish. Their energy on stage, rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the musics rich history, thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience.

Now in its fourteenth year, SHO, as they are known to fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio. Their music is characterized by the raw, organic and vintage sound defined by the genre. They are on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura "hard salsa" alive and expand its audience to those who love great music, not just Latin music. Grounded in the past, while focused on the future, they strive to keep the music relevant, while creating a unique and fresh approach. With four albums, and as many Grammy nominations, this Latin Jazz powerhouse knows it is crucial to continually push themselves and raise the bar. They recently released their fifth album, featuring two of America's great jazz icons, Chick Corea & saxophonist Joe Lovano. Oscar Hernandez and Spanish Harlem Orchestra continue to raise the bar of excellence in their music.

United We Swing

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