Results for "Papo Vasquez"

Papo Vasquez

Arturo O'Farrill: Virtual Birdland

by Jack Bowers
May 12, 2021

Whenever an obstacle presents itself--even one as devastating and disruptive as a global pandemic--it's a sure bet that musicians will find a way around it, a way to keep making music even in the most grievous circumstances. Jazz musicians have been especially creative during the Covid-19 scourge, using social media, the internet and any other means ...

The Puppeteers: The Puppeteers

by Bruce Lindsay
March 18, 2014

For six years, until May 2011, Puppet's Jazz in Brooklyn hosted sessions by many fine jazz musicians. Four of those musicians, including the club's co-founder, drummer Jaime Affoumado, come together on The Puppeteers, a collection of tunes inspired by hard bop, Latin, funk and many other welcome influences. The club may no longer be around, but ...

Carnival in San Juan

By Papo Vasquez

Label: Cubop
Released: 2004
Track listing: 1. Carnival in San Juan 2. Mundo Bizarro 3. Las Torres 4. Plena Pa' Las Nenas 5. Worlds 6. Vianda con Bacalao 7. En La Cueva de Tan 8. Stuffy Turkey 9. Like a Little Child 10. Snow Angel 11. Carlitos Coco 12. Fireflies from the Orion Nebula & Belen

Papo Vasquez: Carnival in San Juan

by Terrell Kent Holmes
February 17, 2004

Trombonist/composer/arranger Papo Vazquez, along with his group Pirates Troubadours, has just unleashed Carnival in San Juan, a multifaceted celebration which captures the spirit of its title. And the title cut is quite an opening statement. Vazquez’ solo bursts with rapid-fire phrases, and tenor man Willie Williams follows with a rollicking upper register attack. Pianist ...