Jazz Articles about Edgardo A. Cintron

Edgardo A. Cintron & The Azuca Band: From Fathers To Sons: Old School Clave

by Elliott Simon
November 26, 2006

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 ...