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Nelson Riveros: The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery
by Dan Bilawsky
After delving into the repertoire of legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery at a gig in the not-so-distant past, six-stringer Nelson Riveros was struck with the idea for this tribute project. Playing true to Montgomery's work and legacy, while pulling from his own Colombian roots and imbuing the music with varied elements drawn from the broader Latin lexicon, Riveros brands this album with a syncretic signature and a hefty helping of pure joy. Opening with Road Song," Riveros retains ...
read moreNelson Riveros: Camino Al Barrio
by Edward Blanco
Sometimes referred to as the jazz capital of the world," New York has always served as the inspiration for the works of many actors, writers and musicians as it does once again for the Nelson Riveros debut Camino Al Barrio. Born in the Big Apple of Colombian parents, guitarist and composer Riveros drew inspiration for the album from his experience while living in the different boroughs of New York.The album's sizzling opener Caipirinha," inhabits obvious authentic Brazilian grooves, ...
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