Spices

1. Mille Vallées (Thousand Valleys)

2. Femme Cambrée (The Arched Woman)

3. Agadiramadan

4. Bateau Fiction (The Imaginary Boat)

5. Alimatou

6. Presquile (Peninsula)

7. Cour Intérieure (The Courtyard)

8. Last Pint

9. Voiles Catalanes

10. Montségur

11. Four A.M. (Quarte Henres du Matin)

Spices,Pierre Bensusan,Rounder Select,Chamber Jazz,Ethnic Fusion,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Solo Instrumental

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Average customer rating: Can I Borrow a Star? IT'S CUBA! durable, catchy, timeless Classic modern latin dance music from the 1970s Fantastic!

Son Cubano NYC: Cuban Roots New York Spices 1972-1982 Various Artists Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hustle! Reggae Disco Lost Classics of Salsa, Vol. 1 Lost Classics of Salsa, Vol. 2 Siembra Panama: Latin, Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965-75 ASIN: B0002X4TZW Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. Son Sabroson - Rey Roig Y Su Sensacion
2. Cuchillo Para La Pina Cubana - Charlie Rodrigues Y Su Conjunto
3. Chocolate En C7 - Chocolate
4. Tiene Sabor - Henry Fiol
5. Yo Perdi El Corazon - Lita Branda
6. Camina Y Ven Pa'La Loma - Roberto Torres
7. Mi Guajira - Inspiracion - Chocolate Caliente
8. Los Dos Hermanos - Los Jimuaguas
9. Cojelo Suave - Fernando Lavoy Y Lose Soneros
10. Celoso - Angelo Y Conjunto Modelo
11. Trumpet En Montuno - Chocolate
12. Oriente - Henry Fiol

Album Description

The first compilation to showcase the New York back-to-Cuban-roots salsa movement of the `70s best known via the Buena Vista Social Club

Customer Reviews:

Can I Borrow a Star?.......2007-07-21

Gosh... this should have six stars. To think that this is how "lumbering late-'90s salsa"* originally sounded. A great collection of tunes w/ names of artists and bands to broaden your collection.

* borrowed this from a review of something else by José A. Estévez, Jr., in All Music Guide

IT'S CUBA!.......2007-01-10

It's definitly a great collection of the most pure and original "son" of Cuba. In spite the fact that it's made in NYC (what may bring up some old prejudice, specially from "latinos")you will feel yourself as if you were walking on the streets of Habana,partying at the Malencón, drinking the best ron and somking the great habanos cigars. In one word it's Cuba's spirit and character through music.

durable, catchy, timeless.......2005-12-02

No it's not Fania. These guys try harder to push the envelope of Son in a different direction. Enduring performances that reveal increasing production skill. The editorial approach is chronological, so there's a progressive feeling to the anthology -- a direction. Well-recorded, well-mixed, well-chosen. Unique.

Classic modern latin dance music from the 1970s.......2005-06-04

This swinging set of New York salsa/son cruises through the sweet, summery sounds of old-timers such as Chocolate Armenteros, Henry Fiol, Rey Roig, Roberto Torres and several less well-known (but no less thrilling) Cuban-American dance bands. It's great stuff, a collection that easily holds its own next to all the other salsa and boogaloo reissues out there these days. The liner notes are funny, though, with two parallel perspectives on the "salsa" vs. "son" nomenclature -- there's one strident argument that says the word "salsa" was all marketing/public relations BS, and another, mellower version that says, "Who cares? It's the same music, and it's all really good." I guess I slide into the second camp: when you've got stuff that sounds this sweet, why get all hung up on the name? This is a great collection, definitely worth checking out.

Fantastic!.......2005-05-11

First of all, don't pay any attention to the editorial that references the BVSC as being somehow even remotely related to this release. This is straight-up NYC Cuban Son. Not Salsa. Roberto Torres, founder of SAR Records explains a bit of what Jerry Masucci's role played in the term of "salsa" coming to be used by the masses to define virtually everything remotely Latin. There really is no "salsa." It's a b.s. term of merchandising. But, for this release...

Hermanos, you cannot get any finer outside of Fania. These are what the cats who wanted to venture outside of the Fania and Allegre record labels were laying down. If you wanted to get beyond the amazing double trombones of Colon and lofty coro of Lavoe/Betancourt/Cheo/etc, you found this. With soneros like Roberto Torres (who is a great friend/neighbor of mine in fact), trumpet legends like Chocolate Armenteros and the legendary Henry Fiol (if anyone remembers Saoco), you cannot go wrong here. That's just to name a few.

Get this, get this, get this. I cannot state that enough. Salud to, of all labels, Astralwerks for putting this out.

A++++

Average customer rating: Early Ensemble Work Absolutely one of the best! My favourite Bensusan album Pardon me while I disagree with my predecessors ... Elevator Bensusan.

Spices Pierre Bensusan Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wu Wei Altiplanos Intuite Live in Paris Solilai ASIN: B000000360 Release Date: 1993-10-11

Tracks:

1. Mille Vallees (Thousand Valleys)
2. La Femme Cambree (The Arched Woman)
3. Agadiramadan
4. Le Bateau Fiction (The Imaginary Boat)
5. Alimatou
6. Presqu'ile (Peninsula)
7. La Cour Interieure (The Courtyard)
8. The Last Pint (La Diniere Pinte)
9. Les Voiles Catalanes
10. Montsegur
11. Four A.M. (Quatre Heures Du Matin)

Customer Reviews:

Early Ensemble Work.......2004-04-17

This is actually the 1988 debut album of Bensusan's jazz ensemble. In addition to featuring Pierre Bensusan's notable guitar work, the group includes Emmanuel Binet (bass), Denis Benharrosh (percussion), Didier Malherbe (sax), George Al Safi (violin), Frank Sitbon and Mico Nissim (piano & keyboards), and Doatea Bensusan and Shandy Sinnamon (vocals). Some, like Malherbe and Nissim are well known, especially in Europe, but all do solid work backing up Bensusan as well as displaying their individual skills.

The range of styles is quite broad as well. For the most part light jazz with a touch of swing is the standard (La Cour Interieure), but you will find dashes of café accordion, funk (Agadiramadan), Celtic (Shi Bhig Shi Mhor), and, just went you've relaxed, an reel or two (The Last Pint). As is usually the case, Bensusan serves up an eclectic mix aimed at pleasing (and showing off) rather than representing a particular trend.

Also as usual is Bensusan's strong, thoughtful play. He has never been a guitarist to simplify a melody just to make it more digestible. Instead he relies on his skill as a performance artist to build his popularity. He shows, even on his early albums, the talent which later blossoms into the kind of playing that attracts a wide range of interests and avoids the extremes of shallowness or inaccessibility.

Absolutely one of the best!.......2001-12-15

I have nearly 500 CD's, made up primarily of acoustic guitar. As a player and fan of acoustic guitar musicians, I have to say that this is one of the finest CD's I own!

My favourite Bensusan album.......2001-09-05

Judging by the other reviews, this album provokes mixed reactions. Personally, I love it. The compositions are wonderful and original, particularly "Mille Valles" and "Agadiramadan". And the other musicians are masterful, particularly Didier Malherbe's flute and sax, and Binet's fretless bass.
I came to this one after buying some of the earlier albums. I didn't much like the Celtic stuff - perhaps because it seemed affected and unrealistic after years of listening to genuine Celtic artists - a bit like hearing a Japanese banjo player who has learned out of books. I did like Musiques and Solilai, though, particularly the tunes which foreshadowed Spices.

Pardon me while I disagree with my predecessors ..........2001-04-25

My introduction to Pierre was with this album and Solilai. I found both to be refreshingly different, both from other music in my collection, and from each other. I don't particularly care for track 7. No particular reason, I just don't. I would not categorize this as THE must-have Bensusan over the rest of his discography. I wouldn't care to hear it in an office setting, either ... it's much too lively and varied. It plays like a soundtrack, so put it on when you've 40 or so minutes to spare, and write a screenplay in your head, just for fun ...

Elevator Bensusan........2000-07-03

Yuk. Not because of Pierre Bensusan's efforts. In fact i respect and understand his attempt to try something a bit different. The problem is, I just dont like this kind of music.

This is not solo guitar with some vocals like his other albums, this is fully produced, jazzy-mainstream new agey music. It would work well in an office or elevator setting.

NOT the heart felt solo guitar chops and vocal genius that his other recordings capture. If you get the pleasure of listening to any of his other albums, you will think its an entirely different musician. This is so different, i have to say its Pierre Bensusan, "NOT"!

I reccomend ANY other album by Bensusan, besides this one. Unless, of course, you enjoy mild, new-agey, jazz instrumental albums...if thats the case then you may like it.

Average customer rating: Special Herbs & Spices (beats & rhymes) POOP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A manic monday and a plate of gritty ol' meatloaf..... Why Is Grimm So Slept On? Great Duo

Special Herbs & Spices Volume 1 MF Doom , and MF Grimm Manufacturer: Day By Day Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: MF Grimm & MF Doom Escape From Monsta Island! American Hunger Special Herbs: The Box Set Venomous Villain ASIN: B00029RRWI Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. No Snakes Alive pt. 3
3. Superhero
4. 1000 Degrees
5. War Paint
6. 10 Years Later
7. Bottle Rocket
8. Rain Blood pt. 2
9. Stress Box
10. Tick Tick pt. 2
11. Shifting Lanes feat. Kurious
12. Tonight's Show feat. Invisible Man + Lord Smog (M.I.C.)
13. Outro
14. Bonus Track: My Love

Customer Reviews:

Special Herbs & Spices (beats & rhymes).......2006-07-14

Dope emcee dj/producer lp. Honestly I doubt Doom was with him while recording this psudo LP; because all of the beats are joints from other Doom projects or from Special Herbs. (Hence the title.) "Special Herbs & Spices" is mixing Doom's herbs with Grimm's "spices." Being the current state of Grimm and Doom's relationship, this is the closest product you're going to get for a long time.

Some of the tracks seem a little rushed with the rhymes... but I was told he freestyled a good portion of this. Other M.I.C. members make cameos along with Fat Man Scoop who psudo hosts the LP, which leads to the following questions.

Is it an album? A mix-tape? Don't know. It kind of falls inbetween the two as it's an entity of its own, but also a promotion for Grimm's triple LP "American Hunger."

If you're a HUGE Doom fan you might be dissapointed due to the metal faced villan not being on a single track and have hearing these beats before. But, if your a fan of Grimm and are looking for the closest thing to a colab LP outside of their split EP or Iblys... cop this joint.

POOP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-11-12

THIS CD IS GARBAGE MF DOOM'S BEATS DOESN'T MATCH WITH MF GRIMM'S LYRICS THIS THE WORST MF DOOM CD IV'E EVER HEARD COSIDERING THAT ALL HIS CD'S I EVER HEARD ARE THE DOPEST SH?T EVER. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR DONT COP THIS CRAP

A manic monday and a plate of gritty ol' meatloaf............2005-08-17

Actually, i am a big fan of "pheonix/lyrical landscapes" type of stuff.....M.F Grimm on the other hand is a tad simple and raw........But this album is a MUST HAVE when you are driving down the east coast concrete jungle.. we call our own... Yes,,, Doom's beats is what makes the album what it is. Grimm's previous work doesn't stand higher whatsover, and never will without the aid of Metal Face. It's just a fact, Percy's grim voice and Dumil's instrumentals go together perfectly and get the job done beautifully. I feel Grimm without Doom is like cake without the frosting..something missing..If you never heard him before.. Grimm is sorta like the underground version of Kool G Rap, but more slower yet effective with his punch like the Thing....I am not even going to get much into detail,,,,pretty much,,, check it out for yourself...The kid got voice and some good concepts...and Doom's beats backed em up to give em a high score! Nuff Said....

Why Is Grimm So Slept On?.......2005-05-01

I'll keep it short and sweet. Ill beats by Doom. If you know anything about Grimm, you know he's been through some serious ish. The emotion is definitely present in his delivery and his flow is lethal. Grimm is the illest emcee the world has never heard of. Cop this and support Day By Day Entertainment and all of the unheard emcees and underrated producer/dj's (MF Doom, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Large Professor, Jay-Dee, Madlib, Marly Marl, Jazzy Jeff)that keep the underground alive.

Great Duo.......2005-04-05

Grimm and Doom have been working together for years. This nice little package has Grimm rhyming over Doom's excellent production. MF Grimm's take on the older beats is new and refreshing. Pick this mix up and you won't be let down.

Average customer rating:

Spices Pierre Bensusan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wu Wei ASIN: B00000DS8Q Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. La Femme Cambree
2. Mille Vallees
3. Le Beteau Fiction
4. Alimatou
5. Agadiramadan
6. Shi Bhig, Shi Mhor
7. La Cour Interieure
8. The Last Pint
9. Les Voiles Catalanes
10. Montsegur
11. Four A.M.

Average customer rating: great music

Spices of Zanzibar Culture Music Club Manufacturer: Network Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Tanzania | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Savane Rough Guide to the Music of Tanzania ASIN: B00000GV6D Release Date: 1998-12-10

Tracks:

1. Bashraf Salama
2. Mapenzi Matamu
3. Nguzo Mbovu
4. Unalo
5. Bashraf Chaguo
6. Umbo Lango Dawa
7. Hata Nawe Useme
8. Sishituki
9. Haya Maumbile Yangu

Customer Reviews:

great music.......2002-12-17

I was in Zanzibar in the summer of 2002 listening to the rehearsal at the Cultural music club. Taarab is wonderful music, and the team is so talented. I came back and orderred the CD promptly. It is a mix of Arabian, indian and african music.. quite melodious..

Average customer rating: great tropical feel

Carribbean Nights Various Artists Manufacturer: Spices of the World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005OLYH Release Date: 2001-06-01

Tracks:

1. You And The Island I Love
2. Carnival
3. My Love Will Always Be True
4. I Remember Spain
5. Caribbean Ghost
6. Night Bird
7. Island Moon
8. Martinique
9. Island Getaway
10. The Sand, And The Sea
11. Tropic Sea
12. On Our Way

Customer Reviews:

great tropical feel.......2004-01-12

I heard one track from this CD on our cable digital music channel for soft jazz. I ordered it a few weeks later. I love this CD. It has a good variety of songs, and all make for great listening. A nice album to kick back and just listen, or good background music. Very upbeat. Has a wonderful tropical feeling. It makes great listening in the winter months, as it makes it feel like summer in the islands!

Average customer rating:

Glaciers Come, Glaciers Go Ned Selfe Manufacturer: Self Service Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005DLS Release Date: 1996-04-01

Tracks:

1. Castaway
2. Wavelength
3. Slidestep
4. Louise
5. Robin's Song
6. Pearl's Place
7. Ocean Ave
8. Savannah
9. Far Down The Road
10. Ruby Slippers
11. Orbital Decay

Album Description

'Glaciers Come, Glaciers Go' features dobro and steel guitars in a captivating blend of world influences. Gliding smoothly among island rhythms, afro-pop spices, and ethereal spaces, this collection of songs is tied together by strong original melodic themes and marked by the soulful sound of one of the world's most expressive instruments. Whether backed by a solid crew of Bay Area musical talent or solo with piano and strings, Ned's pop sensibilites, teamed with those of producer Peter Elman, makes 'Glaciers Come...' a cool voyage through cross cultural waters.

Average customer rating:

Pathways Joseph L. Young Manufacturer: Joseph L. Young ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002JA70C Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Change of Direction
2. Autumn
3. Dusk
4. Shaman's Dream
5. False Dawn
6. Ancient
7. Aspen
8. Touch the Earth
9. Reflections
10. Dust Devil
11. Urban Wander
12. Through the Mist
13. Free Spirit

Album Description

Relaxing melodies, combining Native American flute, tin whistle, sax and synths

Average customer rating:

Rhymes With Orange Gordon Stone Manufacturer: Jeezum Crow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Bluegrass Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009Y8I0Q Release Date: 2005-05-01

Tracks:

1. Batik
2. Nice Feet
3. Bill Cheatum
4. Upstart
5. Slapioca
6. Swami River
7. Funky joe Clark
8. Buffalo Blues
9. Nightshade

Product Description

"Rhymes With Orange," the latest Stone offering, serves up a sprightly, toe-tapping feast of groove-driven funk and bouyant bluegrass flavors - with some Indian spices sprinkled into the mix - that Stone stirs together with his jazz sensibilities and compelling melodies."

Average customer rating:

Heavy Merge Manufacturer: FunkSandwich Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002BH2U8 Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Elektra
2. Stand Alone
3. Photograph
4. Time
5. Nino Bravo
6. Mother Instinct
7. Other Side
8. Say Nothing

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6. The Lightness of Being
7. The Music of Stones
8. The Sky of Mind
9. The Spirit of the Tao Te Ching
10. The Windham Hill: The Renaissance Album

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