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Alex Sino / Terry Heimat / Richard Bravo: Alma Libre

by Karan Khosla
Some albums carry the signature of a single artist. Alma Libre, which translates to Free Soul," takes a different path, shaped by a team of Grammy-winning producers, arrangers and musicians who thrive on collaboration. Producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo, along with conductor and arranger Terry Heimat (Taras Kutsenko), steer the album's direction; the performers include Cuban trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval, saxophonist Ed Calle, pianist Milton Salcedo, guitarist Francis Goya Francis Goya, trumpeters Terry Heimat and Julio Ariel Díaz, pianists ...
Continue ReadingCamilo Valencia / Richard Bravo: Made in Miami

by Dan Bilawsky
Miami is a melting pot where people and musics of all stripes share space and influence, cross-pollinating to create a sound and culture like no other. That fact provides the foundation for this upbeat collection. Blending elements sourced from numerous musical styles and languages including salsa, pop, samba, jazz and R&B, among others, multi-instrumentalist Camilo Valencia and drummer Richard Bravo create unique and flavorful dishes served hot by a rotating cast. Opening on CCU (Coronary Care Unit)," ...
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I'll Be Always With You
From: Alma LibreBy Julio Ariel Diaz