Jazz Articles about Salongo

Salongo: Salongo

by Woodrow Wilkins
July 6, 2008

Like something straight out of Bahia, “Brasilian Sunset" puts one in the mood to samba. The track is one of eight Eddie Allen originals on Salongo's self-titled album, a mix of African, Cuban, Brazilian and even a taste of Santana. Allen plays trumpet, flugelhorn, electric trumpet and performs hand claps and vocals. A versatile musician on the New York scene, he has played big band as well as small ensembles covering Latin, R&B, pop and of course jazz ...