ablo Menendez

Pablo Men: Havana Blues Mambo

by Jim Santella
March 7, 2005

Fresh and gay, the music of Pablo Menéndez can lift your spirits. Or just fade gently into the background without ever raising an awareness in you. His smooth jazz guitar sings gently with heartfelt passion, but its subdued demeanor keeps you at a distance. Instead of diving in and grabbing onto every note with a personal interest, his smooth sensations let your mind wander and drift. Sure, it's a relaxed mood. You can escape from life's doldrums quickly, since the ...