Jazz Articles about Paquito D'Rivera

Paquito D'Rivera: Tropicana Nights

by C. Michael Bailey
March 1, 2000

Big Band Mambo! Paquito D’Rivera steers this Latin Big Band Lovefest like a float at Carnival. Sharp rhythms, crisp timing with crackling high brass make Tropacana Nights a hearty musical romp. D’Rivera has been making music of a consistently high level since the early ‘80s. He has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Astor Piazzola, Gloria Estefan, among other related Latin performers relating to all with a rare synergism. His leadership here is complete and effective. His command of the Latin side ...

Paquito D'Rivera: 100 Years of Latin Love Songs

by Dave Hughes
August 1, 1999

This CD is wonderful! In addition to being an exquisite listening experience, it also serves as a textbook (textdisc?) for gaining an understanding and appreciation for the various styles of Latin music that have developed throughout the century. The format is ten songs, each selected from a different country, and each from a different decade (see track listing below). John Lannert of Billboard magazine provides an informative paragraph describing each selection in the liner notes.

Paquito D'Rivera: 100 Years of Latin Love Songs

by Alvaro Neder
January 1, 1999

Paquito DRivera, the Cuban-born virtuoso has news for those who love romantic Latin music. His new CD, 100 YEARS OF LATIN JAZZ SONGS (Heads Up HUCD 3045) - the first for the Heads Up label - brings all the warm atmosphere evoked by the sensual ballads and romantic dance tunes from nine different Latin-American countries.

Differently from the rather impetuous, wild Latin style by which the Grammy-winning reed player is known for, the rhythm and improvisations in this record dont ...