Jazz Articles about Gallo & The Roosters

Gallo & The Roosters: Todo Chueco

by Budd Kopman
February 20, 2008

Bassist Danilo Gallo is the leader of Gallo & The Roosters, whose wackily wonderful Todo Chueco literally translates into English as “all (or completely) crooked, curved or bowlegged." However, chueco is also Spanish slang for “stupid" or “retarded," which might more closely reflect the attitude of Gallo and the band. Although Gallo and most of the Roosters hail from Italy, there is a distinct Spanish undertone to the many of the tracks. The music presented is unpredictable, ...