Jazz Articles about Johnny Blas

Johnny Blas: Indestructible Spirit

by Chris M. Slawecki
February 15, 2008

"This album differs in style, it has more of a funky jazz beat with a twist of Latin, suggests Johnny Blas. “Kind of a throwback to the '70s sound. Indestructible Spirit also represents rebirth for Latin percussionist Blas, who leads a brand new band and even performs on saxophone.

“Oaklands Mambo opens the set up bright and tight, a nicely loping Latin instrumental groove with trombones and other horns blowing like a blast furnace, while percussion drives the ...