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Fidel Morales & Proyecto Nega: Salsa Son Timba
by James Nadal
When Fidel Morales returned to Havana in 2004 after an extended stay in Panama, and traveling the world as a master drummer, he had an exact focus on the type of record he wanted to produce. Salsa Son Timba is the result of gathering some of the finest musicians and singers in Cuba to realize his ...
Brettina: Brettina
by James Nadal
Blending efficiency and clarity into a self titled debut, Brettina projects herself as a vocalist with a defined focus on her music. Having written seven of the ten selections, her compositions reveal articulated nostalgia, laced with subtle personal drama. She sings as if relishing the role of messenger for people and places she left behind.
Brenda Hopkins Miranda Live in Guanica, Puerto Rico October 23, 2010
by James Nadal
Brenda Hopkins MirandaBodega Andreu SoléGuanica, Puerto RicoOctober 23, 2010 The fact that Brenda Hopkins Miranda is one of the most exciting pianists in Puerto Rico certainly added to the allure and excitement in this packed seaside venue. The Bodega Andreu Solé is an open air Spanish winery located on a ...
Lynn Baker Quartet: Azure Intentions
by James Nadal
From the opening bass lines of “Color Line" on Azure Intention, it is evident that saxophonist Lynn Baker's Quartet comes out swinging and grooving. But there is also a captivating sense of sophistication, thoughtfully played into the selections. Baker--who doubles deftly on both soprano and tenor saxophones--composed all of Azure Intention's eight tracks, ...
Jeff Lorber Fusion: Now Is The Time
by James Nadal
Only a handful of pioneering musicians can adapt the perception of fusion jazz into a contemporary mindset and make it palatable. With the release of Now Is The Time . Keyboardist Jeff Lorber demonstrates why he has maintained his stature and reputation, while producing music which is easy on the ears and accessible to a broad ...
Pedro Bermudez: No Limits
by James Nadal
The term Latin Jazz has been assimilated into the modern vocabulary to describe a certain genre of music, though they are two distinct words which can stand alone. Such is the case withNo Limits, by pianist Pedro Bermudez. He articulates each track with its own identity with music that does not fall into any one category. ...
Miss Sophie Lee: Tallulah Moon
by James Nadal
Vocalist Miss Sophie Lee's Tallulah Moon is a throwback to simpler days, when a song took its own sweet time to develop and tell the story. Right from violinist Matt Rhody's intro on “Delta Bound," there is a mellow New Orleans flavor which is performed with genuineness by the accompanying musicians. Lee has steeped herself in ...
Viento De Agua: Fruta Madura
by James Nadal
Viento De Agua, with the release of Fruta Madura, creates a novel approach to the Puerto Rican rhythms of bomba and plena. Blending vocals, stringed instrumentation, horns and woodwinds with a solid percussive foundation presents a veritable tropical feast. Bomba and plena, though often mentioned together, are clearly distinctive in the type, size and shape of ...
Brenda Hopkins Miranda: Recuerdos de Granada / Memoirs of Granada
by James Nadal
Pianist Brenda Hopkins Miranda did not go to Spain to record an album. She went to study ethnomusicology in the city of Granada, and in the ensuing two years was drawn into the tablao or flamenco dance culture of the city. From listening to the opening flairs of Recuerdos de Granada/Memoirs of Granada it would be ...
Buika: Nina de Fuego
by James Nadal
Buika is adding an innovative voice to the ever-evolving music of flamenco, one she describes as a blend of African, American, and Andalucían. Javier Limón, of Lagrimas Negras (RCA Victor, 2004) fame, first signed and produced Buika for Mi Niña Lola (Warner Music Latina, 2007). It went on to triumph with the song and production of ...
