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Edgardo A. Cintron & The Azuca Band: From Fathers To Sons: Old School Clave
by Elliott Simon
Among the top working timbaleros on the Latin/jazz scene, Edgardo Cintron has joined with his Azuca Band to release a CD that exquisitely merges the two musics while remaining true to the soul of both traditions. From Fathers to Sons: Old School Clave packs plenty of punch with an eleven-piece orchestra that swings as well as salsas, and features a rhythm section that doesn't let up. A mix of ballads, standards and exceedingly danceable salsa, the session is heavy on ...
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