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Viva CuBop: Jazz The Afro-Cuban Way
Label: Cubop
Released: 2000
Track listing: Malanga; Asi Son Bronco; The Last Dynasty; The Creator Has A Master Plan; Descarga On Las Palmas; Little Sunflower; Tierra Va Tamblar; Descarga Iyaw
Rumba A La Patato
By Marlon Simon
Label: Cubop
Released: 2000
Track listing: Rumba a la Patato; Songo pa Monk; Humble and Innocent; Ericka; Something for Carol; Easy Mood; Sandra Malandra; Belleza India; Clear to Take Off.Collective
At The Point Vol. 2
By Papo Vazquez
Label: Cubop
Released: 2000
Track listing: The Reverend; It
Marlon Simon: Rumba A La Patato
by Jim Santella
Bobby Watson and Brian Lynch stand out on this Latin jam session led by drummer Marlon Simon. It's his second album, made up largely of the leader's own compositions. Younger brother Edward Simon guests on three tracks, while youngest brother Michael guests on the two that he composed. Marlon Simon, who was born in Venezuela, successfully ...
Various Artists: Jazz On The Latin Side All Stars
by Jim Santella
I could listen to this album in my sleep. And sometimes I do. José Rizo hosts a Friday night radio program over FM radio station KLON in Long Beach, California. I never miss it. What a wonderful way to unwind from the rigors of a workweek crammed full of “do this" and “do that" because “it ...
Snowboy and the Latin Section: Afro Cuban Jazz
by Jim Santella
Snowboy, who has recorded nine albums with his band The Latin Section, combines an acid jazz texture with traditional Afro-Cuban chants and rhythms. Using a basic call & response format atop lively rhythms, the leader colors his performance with Fender Rhodes and Hammond Organ timbres. The result is a hot dance affair that’s anchored by Snowboy’s ...
Papo V: At The Point Vol. 2
by Jim Santella
Coming on the heels of last year’s Volume One, Papo Vázquez’ latest installment climbs the ladder as one of this year’s ten best jazz albums. Combining hard bop with Afro-Cuban rhythms, the New York trombonist leads a small ensemble of experienced artists. Keeping the mood authentic, pianist Arturo O’Farrill, bassist Andy Gonzales and conguero Richie Flores ...
Francisco Aguabella: H2O
by Jim Santella
Led by veteran conguero Francisco Aguabella, this nine-piece Latin jazz ensemble turns up the heat while making solid references to tradition. Aguabella, who was born in Cuba, immigrated to the United States in 1957 and has lived in San Francisco & Los Angeles most of the years since. His discography lists dates with everyone from Tito ...
John Santos & Machete: Tribute To The Masters
by Jim Santella
Percussionist John Santos combines traditional Afro-Cuban elements with modern jazz. Formed in 1986, his Machete Ensemble is so-named because of the connotation that tool has woven into Caribbean culture. The machete was used throughout history for harvesting sugar cane, and in certain circumstances also as a weapon during violent confrontations. Representing both sides of the ocean, ...
Various Artists: Viva CuBop: Jazz The Afro-Cuban Way
by Jim Santella
Initiated five years ago and dedicated solely to issuing Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz, CuBop now has over 30 releases in its catalog. Their sampler, a full hour and twenty minutes, represents items from the past as well as the near future. The spicy contribution from Columbus, Ohio’s Afro-Rican Ensemble made its way to the compilation directly ...
