Palabras

1. Ausencia

2. Palabras

3. Juguete

4. Deséame Suerte

5. Si Me Comprendieras

6. Drume Negrita

7. Y Tal Vez

8. Tardes Grises

9. Vida Es un Sueño

10. Si Me Pudieras Querer

11. Mi Ayer

12. Abre Tus Ojos

Palabras,Omara Portuondo,Intuition,Cuban,Tropical

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Average customer rating: Alison Young: A little Tango Fabulous Flute CD - even my plumber liked it! Wonderful performances and quite beautiful music Getting Some Tango in Your Blood A real musical treat by a fine musician

A Little Tango in Her Blood Manufacturer: Albany Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000051Y8I Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

1. Poema Del Pastor Coya: Con La Chola Y El Changuito
2. Poema Del Pastor Coya: Quena
3. Poema Del Pastor Coya: Danzando
4. Milonga De Dos Hermanos
5. El Desbande
6. Pastoral Calchaqui
7. Ste Argentina: Aire De Chacarera
8. Ste Argentina: Zamba
9. Ste Argentina: Malambo
10. Milonga Sin Palabras
11. Introduccion Y Allegro
12. Don Agustin Bardi
13. Impresiones De La Puna: Quena
14. Impresiones De La Puna: Cancion
15. Impresiones De La Puna: Danza
16. Fuga Y Misterio
17. Chiquilin De Bachin
18. Lo Que Vendra

Customer Reviews:

Alison Young: A little Tango.......2001-03-12

Alison Young's recording, "A Little Tango in Her Blood," is a superb set of flute and piano performances of contemporary Argentine music. With rather more than just a little tango in her blood, Ms. Young performs this Argentinean program with Latin character and a silvery tone, and Vicki Seldon is her lively and sensitive collaborator on piano. Composers on this CD include well-known names, especially Ginastera and Piazzolla, and some less-familiar but mostly excellent ones.

The performances are first-class in artistry and technique, while style, character, and mood provide solidly satisfying listening. The flute sound is especially gorgeous, with an lovely low register and stability of tone throughout the entire range, and one simply hears no breathing. Technical challenges abound and are fully met, but one gets a sense of an emphasis on music-making rather than virtuosity; these players are bringing us music rather than merely showing how good they are. Technique and balances are consistently excellent.

Half the bands on the CD are transcriptions by Ms. Young, which would ordinarily induce some reservations for this reviewer. However these are musical, intelligent, and idiomatic transcriptions, and one would be pressed to discern which are original works and which are the transcriptions in this collection. One other fine transcription is by Enrique Granados.

Piazzolla is represented, of course, by several tangos, including a very early one. And one of his last compositions, Milonga sin Palabras, Song without Words, is dedicated to his wife. A fugue, surprisingly, is in the final set of three works of this collection, by Piazzolla, Fuga y Misterio, with much rhythmic character and an unexpectedly Bachian rather than bacchanalian quality though still Latin in quality, arranged by Granados. The brief, lyrical contrasting section is lovely. The final two works are moody and dramatic.

Ginastera's Impresiones de la Puna, in three movements, is an early work, dating from 1934. Arranged by Ms. Young, it has two slow movements, and a lively, rhythmic dance finale. It is fascinating and musically rewarding to hear a Ginastera quite a bit younger than the one we hear for example in his more familiar orchestral Variations Concertantes. It's like seeing early paintings by Mondrian or Picasso-so different from the later works yet with seeds of what is to come.

Some splendid surprises are works by composers new to this reviewer: Angel Lasala's Poema de Pastor Coya, and Horacio Salgán's Suite Argentina and Don Agustín Bardi. Lasala's Poema is in three movements with both a singing quality and rhythmic variety. The latter composer, Salgán, has much personality and character showing through in his music. His Suite Argentina is a recording premiere and it has rhythmic interest, a danced quality, and a strong lyrical sense.

The liner notes, in English and Spanish, are informative with texts of the original works when they are songs. Borges and Ferrer are amiong the poets. I warmly recommend this recording to those interested in fine flute playing, in Argentinean music, and to the general music lover.

Arthur Lewis, violist; Professor emeritus, Illinois State University; Lecturer, Emory University

Fabulous Flute CD - even my plumber liked it!.......2001-03-03

I love this recording! As a fellow flutist, I can appreciate the high level of technical ability and musicianship demonstrated by Ms. Young in "...a little tango in her blood". In addition to her soaring, lyrical sound and impeccable intonation, Ms. Young has a wonderfully intuitive sense of style and feel for the music. I would recommend this recording for all types, from classical music buffs to the casual listener.

Wonderful performances and quite beautiful music.......2001-02-25

I am very impressed by both the music selections and, more importantly, the wonderful performance. Ms. Young plays beautifully and with a true feel for the music. This, combined with an excellent musical rapport with Ms. Selden, gives a real life to these well chosen selections of Argentinian music. I highly reccomend this CD.

Getting Some Tango in Your Blood.......2001-02-22

Alison Young, a flute recitalist of great poise and technical security, dazzling precision and virtuosic flare and the Principle Flute of the Houston Ballet Orchestra, demonstrates her considerable talents in ALISON YOUNG ... A LITTLE TANGO IN HER BLOOD. This work on the Albany Records label takes full advantage of Alison Young's experiences in Argentina as a musician artist-in-residence in 1998, performing and teaching in the regions of Patagonia, La Plata, Buenos Aires and Corrientes. Alison Young recreates the atmosphere of the native music of Argentina in a way that will transport you to South America. Composers highlighted in this work include Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Guastavino, Alberto Ginastera, Angel Lasala, Hector Gallac and Horacio Salgan. A newspaper in Argentina (Rio Negro) reported on "...Alison Young, with a little tango in her blood" and this wonderful collection of flute pieces will surely put a little tango in your blood as well.

A real musical treat by a fine musician.......2001-02-22

A flutist of unusual accomplishment and musicality, Ms. Young's rendition of an Argentine repertoire sounds as if she had been born on the Pampas and brought up in the sophistication of Buenos Aires. The playing is superb, and the music is a treat to listen to, especially because much of it is new to North American ears. In addition, the extensive notes, written by Ms. Young and printed in both English and Spanish, provide a rich scholarly background to the music and are worth the price of the CD by themselves.

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Palabras Mas Palabras Menos Los Rodriguez Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sin Documentos Hasta Luego: Grandes Exitos Alta Suciedad ASIN: B000059QJB Release Date: 2002-09-02

Tracks:

1. Milonga del Marinero y el Capitan
2. Palabras Mas Palabras Menos
3. Qui No Pode Mos Hacerlo
4. TodavUna Cancie Amor
5. Para No Lvidar
6. Tiempolo Dira
7. En un Hotel de Mil Estrellas
8. Muicho Mejor
9. Puerta de Al Lado
10. Una Forma de Vida
11. Extra
12. 10 ADespu
13. Algunos Hombres Buenos

Album Details

Pop/rock Band Formed in Spain by Argentinean Singer/Keyboardist Andres Calamaro, Ex-los Abuelos De La Nada.

Average customer rating: Sensual, Spellbounding, and sheerly Sexy!!! Haunting, bewitching: a real must have Una voz opulenta

The Lost Days: Music in the Latin Style Denyce Graves Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Denyce Graves - Voce di Donna American Anthem Kaleidoscope French Opera Arias - Denyce Graves Cathedral Christmas ASIN: B000071WDT Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

1. Yo Soy Maria
2. Soledad
3. Los pajaros perdidos
4. Haabia-Tupi
5. Plancha
6. Al alba, el bosque
7. Cancao do poeta do seculo XVIII
8. Los dias perdidos
9. Habanera de Lorraine
10. Estrella e lua nova
11. Plomada
12. Milonga sin palabras
13. Romanza de Denyce
14. Te vas de mi

Amazon.com

While it's tempting to call acclaimed diva Denyce Graves's exploration of Latin classical influences a crossover project, that label's pop lightweight connotations don't do justice to the powerful, often uncompromising performances contained herein. Indeed, Graves leans heavily on her collaborators (who include contemporary composers-arrangers-pianists Chucho Valdes, Eliane Elias, and Jose Maria Vitier, as well as arranger-pianist Pablo Ziegler) for both material and stylistic inspiration, creating a collection that's more concerned with true musical synthesis than it is with commercial exploitation. Even the works of Latin classical standard-bearers like Argentina's Carlos Guastavino, Brazil's Villa-Lobos, and Tango master Astor Piazzolla are cast in stark, contemporary arrangements that underscore both Graves's dramatic mezzo voice and the dusky, rhythmically charged dynamics of her quartet of confederates. Cuban great Valdes composed "Romanza de Denyce" especially for the project, further blurring the collection's boundaries between jazz, classical, and pop. If the listener is only familiar with the better-known Latin classical repertoire, this collection may open up some inviting new horizons. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Sensual, Spellbounding, and sheerly Sexy!!!.......2006-07-10

Denyce's warm and sensual Mezzo voice is truly spectacular when she sings the right rep. This latin album is literally right up her lane. She brings a dark color to the pieces that accentuates the text and the instrumentation. The singing is remarkably beautiful and the musicians play with an entrancing groove that makes you feel warm all over. I recommend just listening to this album while sitting outside in a park on a warm and sunny day. I believe that you will see the world completely differently. Way to go Denyce!!!

Haunting, bewitching: a real must have.......2003-11-27

This record is exquisite in all its elements: the Voice of Graves -voice with a capital V!-, the selections, the arrangements! For me it would take hours to try to decipher its mystery of seduction. A real must for those who love poetry, music and the marriage of both. A real must for lovers of Latin American music. A real must for the senses.
The first time I listened to the cd, it gave a jolt.
A lot has been said about Graves. She's a wonderful mezzo, with that rich black timbre in her low notes and her lovely lyric high ones. And never mind the language, she knows how to create magic around her.
However, although she's supposed to be the main attraction here, to me the composers steal the show from her.
I've been listening to good music, from opera to streetside, for decades now. And I had never heard anything like Plancha or Plomada, by Guastavino. They're simply astounding.
The Cubans come out very well. Their songs are simply irressistible. They own the gift of melody and harmony. Soledad is unforgettable.
But what haunts me the most is Milonga sin palabras. What a piece of art!

Una voz opulenta.......2003-01-31

Denyce Graves es una mezzo de voz carnosa, sensual, evocadora. En este disco de canciones en español y en portugués, la cantante hace lujo de una voz opulenta, muy femenina y de gran pasión. Las canciones están muy bien escogidas y los arreglos son de muy buen gusto. Desde mi perspectiva, la mezzo está más cómoda con el material en español, que resulta ser dominante en el disco, y la dicción es muy clara, lo que es admirable en una cantante de origen e idioma tan separados de la cultura latina. Sin embargo, aunque la dicción es muy clara, la principal falla de esta grabación es también el idioma mismo. Denyce Graves de pronto inicia con un español más que deseable y luego, de pronto, se atropella, dejándo una sensación de insatisfacción en el oyente; pensemos en "Los pájaros perdidos" (uno de los puntos más fuertes del disco) que empieza con una claridad y belleza admirables, que luego, en la parte central de la canción, se pierden cuando la cantante da algunos tropiezos con las palabras. Lo mismo ocurre con la primera pista de "Maria de Buenos Aires": en algunos pasajes la voz es muy clara, pero conforme adquiere fuerza y velocidad, se evidencia el trabajo no resuelto del idioma... pero a esto cabría agregar, a manera de disculpa, que lo mismo ocurre con las cantantes hispanas de ópera...

El disco muestra material conocido y añade algunas canciones prácticamente inéditas (donde se incluye una compuesta para la cantante), y en términos generales, Denyce Graves sale muy bien librada.

Francamente yo recomiendo mucho este disco, más que por otra cosa, por el lujo de escuchar una voz tan opulenta y seductora haciéndose cargo de estas canciones.

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Tango!: The Spirit of Argentina Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best Tango Album in the World, Ever! Astor Piazzolla - The Soul Of Tango: Greatest Hits TANGO FATAL ASIN: B0006IGP50 Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Adios Nonino
2. El Choclo
3. Fugata
4. Por Una Cabeza
5. La Chica
6. Milonga Del Angel
7. Calambre
8. La Cumparsita
9. Milonga Sin Palabras
10. Caminito
11. Revirado
12. Oblivion
13. Fracanapa
14. Piece En Forme De Habanera
15. Fear - From 'Five Tango Sensations'

Average customer rating: Cannot imagine rewarding less Maybe I'm too critical Kremer /Piazzolla -- a stunning addition to the cycle!!!

Tracing Astor Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Kremer, Gidon | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hommage A Piazzolla Vivaldi and Piazzolla: Eight Seasons Tango: Zero Hour Astor Piazzolla: El Tango Piazzolla: Tango Ballet, Concierto Del Angel, Tres Piezas Para Orquesta De Camara / Kremer, Glorvigen, et al ASIN: B000050JLL Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

1. La Calle 92
2. Tango-Etudes 1-3
3. Chiquilin de Bachin
4. Rio Sena
5. Tango-Etudes 4-6
6. Violoncelles, Vibrez!
7. Milonga sin Palabras
8. Tracing Astor
9. All In the Past (Remembering Oskar Strock)

Customer Reviews:

Cannot imagine rewarding less.......2005-03-03

The Baltic group, Kremerat Baltica (from Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia) is a group of young musicians brought together by Gidon Kremer, Their range of performance is impressive- Vivaldi to Piazzolla. In a sense the latter is more difficult than the former not only for the instrumental complexity but also for the wide range of emotions required. Neither is necessariy "better" but then comparing them is like apples and organes.

In this case, they have taken Pizzolla and transformed the music into another creation that is simultaneously sultry, prickly, brilliant and edgy. The arrangements are stunning, from the five arrangements by Leonid Desyatnikov to the six Etudes Tango arranged by Gidon Kremer. The individual instruments and the sounds of the street (whistles, cracks, pops, squeal of the string, etc) merge perfectly with the nervousness of the music.

The Etudes, by the way, are violin solos in the Argentinian style - lots of bowing, dipping and "sharping". Whoever is on the bandoneon (I could find no mention) deserves an honorable mention as does Desyatnikov for the luscious "Rio Sena" arrangement and his own composition, "Tracing Astor", an eerie salute to the evolution of the Tango from backstreet song to complex, classical music of the first degree. George Pelecis composed the final work, "All in the Past", a sumptous homage to the master in the form of a reverie.

Maybe I'm too critical.......2002-09-08

But I was a little disappointed in this CD. I kept wishing Stephen Grapelli were playing it. It seemed too academic / careful rythym-wise; it had none of the insouciance (sic?) that the music seems to be asking for.

As a violinist, I found his bow control to be a little on the 'mere-human' side (mine is so lousy, I'm probably over-sensitive to the problem). He seemed to be bouncing where he didn't want to, and there was a little noise where he was changing strings at times. It must be difficult stuff.

Kremer /Piazzolla -- a stunning addition to the cycle!!!.......2001-06-06

Tracing Astor: Gidon Kremer plays Astor Piazzolla (Nonesuch 79601-2) is the latest and perhaps the most brilliant recording in Gidon Kremer's breathtaking traversal of Astor Piazzolla's oeuvre. This disc catches the listener by the throat from the first track to the last. Kremer performs six spectacular solo Tango-Etudes, originally recorded in 1996 concurrently with the first released disc, Homage a Piazzolla (Nonesuch 79407-2). All but two of the other tracks were recorded in 1999 and consist of chamber transcriptions by Leonid Desyatnikov performed by Kremer and members of the Kremerata Baltica. The remaining tracks were recorded in 2000 and 2001. The former a composition by Giovanni Sollima, a young (b.1962) Sicilian cellist and composer, is a riveting duo for two cellos. The last track is a kind of encore. All in the Past, by Latvian composer Georgs Pelecis (b.1947), is a tribute to Oskar Strock, the Latvian-Jewish Tango-King -- a poignant conclusion to a disc that is a must for any aficionado of Kremer and his beloved Piazzolla.

Average customer rating: One of the best Rock en Español albums ever! Se feliz, te dijo una lombriz?? SIMPLEMENTE UNA OBRA DE ARTE Setting the record (CD) straight... Brilliant, moving, and that voice....

Mil Palabras con Sus Dientes Bohemia Suburbana Manufacturer: Radio Vox (Dln) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Remixes & La Emergencia de la Circunstancia En Vivo: Aqui Diez Anos ASIN: B000034D4C Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. Mil Palabras Con Sus Dientes
2. Planeta Hola
3. El Vaso
4. Peces E Iguanas
5. Aqui Te Voy
6. Duele
7. Yo Te Vi
8. Aire
9. Azul
10. Los Suenos De Tansu
11. Detras De Mama
12. Oberol
13. Siento Que Me Voy
14. Bolsas De Te

Customer Reviews:

One of the best Rock en Español albums ever!.......2007-04-08

Definetely on of the best records ever. HIGHLY energetic in songs like "Yo Te Vi" or "Bolsas de Té", mellow in songs like "Aire". I watched them live in Ponce in the Intercollegiate Events back in April 1996 and they simply blew my mind. To this day I list that outdoor concert as one of the best I've seen live and the funny thing is that many, many people that I've met later in life that also were there also share the same opinion. Kickass. Definitely an album to own.

Se feliz, te dijo una lombriz??.......2006-04-22

perfecto, si fuera europa serian u2, amazing work of art, a must have!!! siento que me voy...

SIMPLEMENTE UNA OBRA DE ARTE.......2005-09-12

Exelente album, no hay más que decir, si te gusta el rock latino éste CD debe estar en tu colección

Setting the record (CD) straight..........2004-04-07

I just wanted to say this is a truly excellent album, I absoultely love it and therefore I believe that credit is due in the right places.
Due to the evils of the rock industry Bohemia Suburbana (the original band) was ripped off. The voice heard on this album is not Giovanni Pinzon, the music and lyrics were not written by the people credited in the cd booklet. This album cover is absolutely not something they would choose. So please just remember when you are enjoying this amazing music that the people who's names and pictures are inside the booklet are not the talented individuals that actually put together the greatness you are listening to and perhaps think about the guys back in Guatemala with the real talent.

Brilliant, moving, and that voice...........2004-01-07

It should be a "must have" in the music collections of all Spanish Rock fans. I've seen the band in concert twice. They are even better live and that is hard to beat since this album is my favorite of all time. They leave contemporary Spanish rock strongholds like Mana eating dust with their magical sound, spellbinding lyrics, and lead singer Giovanni Pinzon's voice drives the emotion of every song into the very depths of the soul. BUY, BUY, BUY. You're in for a musical treat.

Average customer rating: Orquesta Mulenze's best CD.

Con Pocas Palabras Basta mulenze ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000OS7W4A

Product Description

1- YO ESTOY AQUI 2- EN AMORES TODO PASA 3- NO TE VAYAS TODAVIA 4- CON POCAS PALABRAS BASTA 5- QUIEN VENDRA? 6- LA PRINCESA 7- DOLPHY STREET

Customer Reviews:

Orquesta Mulenze's best CD........2007-06-02

This 1984 release was Mulenze's best album and includes the mega-hit "No Te Vayas Todavia". Mulenze is a great but underappreciated and underexposed Puerto Rican Salsa band which featured the great sonero Pedro Brull on lead vocals. Other standout numbers are "Yo Estoy Aqui" and "En Amores Todo Pasa". Virtually all of Mulenze's albums were great but this was their true masterpiece. If you like heavy-duty Puerto Rican Salsa then you owe it to yourself to buy, savor and enjoy this CD.

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Secretamente Palabras de Amor Sandro Manufacturer: Universal Latino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000JGWBV6 Release Date: 2007-03-02

Tracks:

1. Cuanto Te Amo, Por Dios
2. Te Ense a Decir "Te Amo"
3. Tus Ojos, Mis Ojos
4. Sabes Quengo Aqu. Entre Estas Manos?
5. Me GustarSer...
6. Tempestad
7. En el Sur de Mi Piel
8. Trigal - Anderle Oscar Sandro
9. Peregrinos
10. Cuando Viene Esa Mujer (El Acoso)
11. Extralor
12. Teruk
13. Liberame
14. Barca Va...
15. La Virgen
16. Pan de Medianoche

Average customer rating: Sin Palabras ( Without Words ) Definitely better than 1 star... A waste of talent

Sin Palabras Nestor Torres Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Burning Whispers Treasures of the Heart Dances, Prayers and Meditations for Peace Mi Alma Latina: My Latin Soul Morning Ride ASIN: B0001KL3AU Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

1. Sin Palabras
2. Labios Dulzes
3. Regalame La Silla Donde Te Espere
4. Pura Brisa
5. Maybe Tonight
6. Contigo Aprendi
7. Gypsy Dancer
8. Lluvias De Cristal
9. Stop Staring
10. Piper Dance
11. No Worries

Customer Reviews:

Sin Palabras ( Without Words ).......2005-01-31

"Dance of the Phoenix and talk to me" were the only CD's that I purchased by this artist. Circa 1996 - 1997? I dunno, it's definitely been a while. This CD was recommended to me by way of a friend. (Dude, if you're reading this review, consider your CD gone! Heh-heh ) In one of my previous reviews, I complain about jazz artist who dabble in hip-hop in an attempt to add some flavor to their tracks. Some pull it off rather nicely, others fall short. In the case of Nestor Torres he pulled it off nicely. Now for my favorites: (1) Sin Palabras, (2) Labios Dulzes, (3) Regalame La Silla Donde Te Espere and (4) Pura Brisa.
Regalame La Silla Donde Te Espere is my favorite upon favorites. The name of the actual artist exscapes me but I'm sure I've heard this song while listening to my music channels on DMX. While reviews for Sin Palabras were somewhat low, I think it's worthy of 5 stars. Why? Because it's relaxing, funky, fun and allows me to reflect. What's the reason for purchasing music in the first place? Got cash?

Definitely better than 1 star..........2004-07-08

Although this cd is a bit different in that it adds some r&b type beats to quite a few of the songs, I have no problem with that. Nothing wrong in adding a different twist to the smooth jazz genre. Heck, guys like Paul Taylor have made a living doing their own style so why can't a flutist like Nestor change it up a bit? I didn't give this cd 5 stars because it didn't necessarily floor me, but it's still a pretty good cd and definitely worthwhile to add to your smooth jazz collection.

A waste of talent.......2004-06-07

What a waste of talent. Having heard Nestor since the 70's, I cannot believe he has fallen into the instrumental hip-hop pop commercial smooth music, it is not even jazz. Nestor is one of the best flutists in latin music, be it latin jazz or salsa.If you want to listen to Nestor at his best, get "Morning Ride" or "Dance Of The Phoenix". Or listen to him as a sideman in the 70's Orquesta Novel albums, Batacumbele's "Con Un Poco De Songo" or in Cachao's Master Sessions Vol. 1 & 2.

If you are into instrumental, hip-hop, pop, commercial, smooth music, this is an excellent album, but if you are a hardcore latin jazz or salsa fan don't waste your money.

Average customer rating: A great singer

Palabras Omara Portuondo Manufacturer: Nube Negra Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo ASIN: B000002GSK Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

1. Ausencia
2. Palabras
3. Juguete
4. Deseame Suerte
5. Si Me Comprendieras
6. Drume Negrita
7. Y Tal Vez
8. Tardes Grises
9. La Vida Es Un Sueno
10. Si Me Pudieras Querer
11. Mi Ayer
12. Abre Tus Ojos

Customer Reviews:

A great singer.......1999-12-16

One of the members of Buena Vista Social Club project, Omara didn't pass so much time without recording, differently of artists such as Compay Segundo and Ibrahim Ferrer. She is very popular in Cuba, as a bolero and "son" singer, and has several CDs in catalogue. It's not fair to remember mainly of Celia Cruz when we think of a superb bolero female singer: Omara stayed in Cuba, singing for her people, and this CD is a must for those who appreciate romantic Cuban songs. Excellent musicians and arrangements too.

Latin Music:

1. Personal [Import]
2. Pioneros del Rock: Serie de Oro [Box set]
3. Por Instinto [Import]
4. Romanticas de Hoy Al Estilo de Voces Bohemias
5. Ruth [Import]
6. Salsa De Cuba [Box set] [Import]
7. San Francisco Express [Import]
8. Sendero del Sol
9. Serie de Oro [Box set]
10. Su Inspiracion, Su Voz y Sus Maximos Interpretes, Vol. 2

Latin Music

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Latin Music

Phatt Phunk Plugged In

Vivaldi: Die Vier Jahreszeiten

Van Cliburn, piano

Music: Hard Candy [Import]

Waiting for the Floods

Urban Legend [Explicit Lyrics]

Wings

Welcome to Planet Excellent

Und Du Kannst Nichts Dagegen Tun [Import]

Ultimate Movie Music Collection [Box set]

Walking Wounded

Very Rare Evening

Wax Trax MasterMix Series Volume 1

Palanquin

Masterpiece Guitars