Latin-Up!

1. Combustible

2. Como Me das la Vida

3. Me Lo Conto Tu Papa

4. Ahora Tu

5. Latin Up

6. Compañera

7. Poniendo el Grito en el Cielo

8. Noche de Dolor

Latin-Up!,El Gran Combo,Combo,Boogaloo,Latin,Puerto Rico,Salsa,Tropical

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Average customer rating: You got to love it! "Joyce's Best Work To Date" Absolutely Perfect CD!!! Better Late than Never STEADY ON!

Playing It Cool [Enhanced CD] Joyce Cooling Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Keeping Cool Third Wish This Girl's Got to Play Revolving Door Cameo ASIN: B000004AZU Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

1. Imagine That
2. Savannah
3. After Hours
4. Another Time
5. Almost Home
6. South Of Market
7. On The Run
8. Sleight Of Hand
9. Say You Will
10. How Was I To Know?
11. Firefly

Customer Reviews:

You got to love it!.......2006-05-12

Having always been a classic rocker, I am a new fan of smooth jazz. I recently started listening to it at work because I work in a basement office and the local smooth jazz station is really the only thing we can pick up with decent reception. After listening for a few weeks, it was Joyce Cooling's stuff that really started to stand out to me. There was just something unique there and it's not any of the cookie cutter stuff you hear a lot with the eventual sax solo. I recently bought "Playing It Cool" and I'm having a hard time taking it out of my CD player. Each song is well written and the musicianship is second to none. Joyce recently appeared at the local jazz fest and I've been sick over the fact that I didn't go. If you're ready to try smooth jazz, Joyce Cooling is a great place to start.

"Joyce's Best Work To Date".......2005-07-02

Joyce Cooling is a superb guitarist. "Playing It Cool" is, in my
subjective opinion, not only Joyce's best CD, but an incredible
sampling of one of smooth jazz's finest guitarists. I personally
could pass on the vocals. THis CD is a must for all smooth jazz fans. "Sleight Of Hand" is fiery and amazing. "Savannah" and "South Of Market" are favorites. While Joyce's other CD's have some great tracks(Third Wish in particular), this disc is first rate from start to finish.

Absolutely Perfect CD!!!.......2005-02-26

I love this CD.It is so good in many ways.I consider this Joyce Coolings best CD yet.She will have a tough time trying to make a better cd than this one.Some standouts are "South Of Market" , "After hours", "Imagine That", oh and my favorite Joyce Cooling song and favorite song from this CD is "Sleight Of Hand".Give this CD a listen, youll be hooked.

Better Late than Never.......2002-05-05

Every year I consider it a good year if I'm able to find a new jazz artist. After listening to some of Joyce's music on The Wave, I decided to buy three of her CD's. (Third Wish, Playing it Cool, & Keeping Cool) Although I liked them all, this one was by far my favorite. So today I just bought "Cameo". Looking forward to its arrival. I also enjoy George Benson and have for thirty years now. There are some style similarities, but Joyce is unique. I just saw George live last November, he's as good as ever. Now I look forward to going to see Joyce live at the Newport Jazz Festival next week. Bottom line this is my new artist for 2002.What a treat!!!!!!

STEADY ON!.......2002-01-27

I cannot for the life of me understand how some reviewers have allowed themselves the audacity to compare Joyce Cooling to George Benson. They are two very different musicians with different backgrounds. George has never been afraid of expressing himself freely through his music. He is a true soul artist whose music comes from the bottom of his heart.
Joyce Cooling, on the other hand, has a long way to go if Keeping Cool typifies her style. Make no mistake, I am not for a moment putting her down. She's a capable guitarist and I admire her naturally laid back approach to the music. However, I still feel that she has yet to reach the point which Benson an other men and women in his class reached long ago. It is only a matter of time and Keeping Cool, in my view, demonstrates shes on the right path.
on the whole, I reckon the album is worth having even if it is only for Callie and Coasting. Personally, it reminds me of a cool grey Autumnal day in the Bay area.

Average customer rating: quite amazing A teaser for great things to come Great Live Band Truly, Coming Up worth the wait

Coming Up Ozomatli Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Embrace the Chaos Street Signs Ozomatli Don't Mess With The Dragon Live at the Fillmore ASIN: B0000C238M Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Pensando En Mi Vida
2. Let Me Dream
3. Esa Morena
4. Ya Viene El Sol
5. Mi Gente
6. Coming Up-Cumbia De Los Muertos

Album Description

Australian exclusive tour EP! 6-track limited edition CD with 12 minute enhanced video component! Oozomatli are a 12-piece Los Angeles combo whose music style can best be described as a mixture of salsa, Latino, samba, hip hop, Tex Mex & ska. Features the tracks 'Pensando En Mi Vida', 'Let Me Dream', 'Esa Morena', 'Ya Viene El Sol', 'Mi Gente' & 'Coming Up - Cumbia De Los Muertos'. Concord. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

quite amazing.......2004-06-08

ozomatli works with a variety of styles and sounds and talents and it creates...wow. live they have enough energy to pull in even someone who hates latin and or rap and hip hop. they draw the crowd in and preform to max. fully corordinated dance on stage well playing instuments is very impressive. often times when a band is great live you will buy their cd to find that it is not as great as you thought. not so with ozomatli, the cd is something i have listened to over and over again. they sing about actual issues, which you dont see so much in main stream music these days, and they are increadibly proficiant at their instruments. the sax/clarinet/obo player is increadible, to be able to go that high on a clarinet would have to take a life time of learning.

A teaser for great things to come.......2004-02-06

Ozomatli is undoubtedly an incredible live act with enough energy onstage to light up a large city. Their blend of musical sounds (hip-hop, funk, rock, folklorico, norteno, etc. etc.) is really unique, and the passion they have in their singing is indisputable. So, with that, they released this brilliant 6-song EP as a follow up to their outstanding "Embrace the Chaos." The CD grabs your attention from the very beginning, with "Pensando En Mi Vida", which has a classic Ozo sound. "Let Me Dream" is somewhat of an anomaly, as its entirely sung in English, yet somehow it works (it takes some getting used if you're a longtime Ozo listener). It's got a smooth groove to it, and the vocals work, unlike many other Spanish-singing bands trying to break into the English-speaking market. "Esa Morena" is a great song to dance to with a beautiful girl at your side, and "Ya Viene El Sol" is bound to become a classic Ozo song. I saw the band perform this track live at a packed show at the Fillmore in Dec. '03 and it was incredible, and remarkably, the CD version doesn't lack any of that energy. This EP is by far the best buy for the price of most releases I've seen out today. Each and every song is a winner (another rarity). Highly recommended.

Great Live Band.......2004-01-02

I've seen Ozomatli in concert several times and they always put on an awesome show! If they're ever in your town, go see them! Great energy! Great tunes!

Truly, Coming Up.......2003-12-30

I've had the pleasure of watching Ozomatli grow from gigs within LA. To have them create an awesome CD in 1998, then to go on and inflate their gift with a second album, and develop exposure in film and tours is wonderful. Their current CD, "Coming Up," has 6 songs - 5 new and 1 remixed has lifted their talent range to a new height. Many artists, talented or not, tend to lag or shift drastically when creating "new" albums and Ozomatli is just one of those groups that has it. The energy, the instrumental vibe, and intelligent lyrics, truly is genius. I recently saw their concert (again) they took my breath away. My advice, make a wise investment and purchase this CD and their past two CDs for yourself and someone you know.

worth the wait.......2003-09-25

After a more than two-year lag since releasing Embrace the Chaos, Ozomatli does not disappoint with the release of their new EP Coming Up. Ya Viene El Sol is one of their strongest songs ever, and the eclectic union of sounds that is Ozo is exemplified in this song but omnipresent on the CD. Let Me Dream, their first non-rap song entirely in English, is a hooky pop-oriented song that was stuck in my head after the first listen. At first, it didn't seem quite right, but, after a couple of listens, I think it's just one more new direction for the Ozo sound. It's a great listen at a great price. Old fans will be thrilled to have some new music by one of their faves and new fans will wonder why they aren't old fans.

Average customer rating: Inspired Music FANTASTIC Great melody, I like it~ Thank-you NESTOR!!!!! Thank you, Nestor!

Dances, Prayers and Meditations for Peace 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 Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Burning Whispers Courage (Buddhism For You series) Determination (Buddhism For You series) Mi Alma Latina: My Latin Soul Buddha in Your Rearview Mirror ASIN: B000EYK4DA Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

1. Human Revolution
2. Let There Be Light
3. Lotus Sutra Of The Wonderful Law
4. Peace With Myself
5. David's Grace
6. Creole Dreams
7. A Widow's Meditation (Lamentoso)
8. Dance Because You CAn
9. Medicine Man
10. House Call
11. St. Peter's Prayer
12. Till Forever
13. Rhumboso

Customer Reviews:

Inspired Music.......2007-06-11

This CD is my first experience with Nestor Torres' music. I found it to be a beautiful, gentle, collection of flute tunes, but not boring at all. It is clear that Mr Torres was spiritually inspired to create this music, but he is also an excellent musician, so the music isn't easy listening music. It contains interesting melodies and some unusual vocal and instrumental accompaniment. I will certainly be looking for more of this talented flutist's music now that I've heard this CD.

FANTASTIC.......2007-03-17

I have been a Nestor Torres Fan since I saw him with the Philly Pops(twice) and then in a small club venue in Boston! This CD combines his wonderful latin jazz rhythms with his spiritual side which he talks about freely. An unusual combination on one recording but it certainly WORKED well for me!(A jazz lover and a yoga lady)(Smile)
Enjoy all !!!!

Great melody, I like it~.......2007-02-15

I love his style of music, great sound & melody. Good job man!

Thank-you NESTOR!!!!!.......2006-07-03

I recently attended a wonderful convention for peace,culture & education celebration in Denver over the 6-30-06 weekend.

Nestor performed, he expressed life in the most magnificent form on stage! It was truly breath taking!!!

His expression and intent for sharing the joys of life emerged
and moved everyone to tears!!! I have been humming the beautiful sounds and feeling the passion for life! (Plus, I just bought your recent CD!) I look forward in sharing this with my family & friends!

Thank-you so much,
Joyce Murdock

Thank you, Nestor!.......2006-06-27

Although I have recited Lotus Sutra for almost four long decades, honestly I always felt some kind of hesitation to do so. Now, I found the new interpretation is possible in this way wonderfully by the artist like you, I feel so much joy. It turned out that doing gongyo is much fun. We love you. Thank you so much, Nester.

Average customer rating: Latin Fiesta Latin Fiesta WOW Latin's greatest hits...a great compilation!

Latin Fiesta Various Artists Manufacturer: Turn Up the Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Drew's Famous Fiesta Party Music La Bomba: Hot Latin Dance Hits Latin Mix USA, Vol. 2 Ultimate Latin Dance Party The Best Latin Party Album In The World...Ever! ASIN: B00000J7BC Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

1. Un Dos Tres Maria
2. I Like It like That
3. La Copa De La Vida (The Cup Of Life)
4. Hot Hot Hot
5. Conga
6. Oye
7. Samba De Janeiro
8. Cuba
9. Macarena
10. El Baile Del Perrito
11. Tic Tic Tac
12. Lambada
13. La Bamba
14. Latinos
15. Bamboleo
16. Oye Como Va
17. Guantanamera

Customer Reviews:

Latin Fiesta.......2007-06-09

I am a native speaker and teacher. Latin Fiesta is great for dancing and to teach about the Latin culture. The music is not appropiate for children. There are a lot of sexual words in it.Latin Fiesta

Latin Fiesta.......2006-08-16

Love the music! It's a great CD to get you moving.
However, I bought it thinking I could use it for a kids fiesta/party, becuase another review said it was great for kids. I would say it is highly inappropriate for kids, and would not use it to play for a group of children.

WOW.......2002-11-11

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ALBUM. THIS GUY TOOK ALL THE MOST FAMILIAR LATIN SONGS AND SPRINKLED IN A FEW MORE NEW FUN ONES. ITS A GREAT INTRODUCTION TO LATIN MUSIC FOR KIDS. IN LOT OF THE SONGS, THEY WILL SING PART OF THE SONG IN SPANISH THEN IN ENGLISH SO THE KIDS EVENTUALLY FIGURE OUT THE SPANISH WORDS BY LISTENING AGAIN AND AGAIN.MY SON CAN'T START HIS SCHOOL DAY WITHOUT IT. IT'S ALSO A GREAT POWER WALK TAPE. YOU WANT TO GET UP OFF YOUR [BEHIND] AND GET MOVING!WHAT A GREAT BUY!!

Latin's greatest hits...a great compilation!.......1999-06-08

I love this album! From the beginning track "Un, Dos, Tres Maria" through "I Like It Like That", "Conga", "Lambada", "Oye Como Va" and "Guantanamera" this CD is awesome. 17 tracks for $10 can't be beat.

Average customer rating: One-Hit Wonder? Excellent Latin Jazz Album !!!!! BEST EVER Simply The best ! absolutelty marvelous

The Caribbean Jazz Project Various Artists Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Brazilian & Latin Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Caribbean Jazz Project: Island Stories Paraiso Caribbean Jazz Project: New Horizons Gathering Birds of a Feather ASIN: B000004AZM Release Date: 1996-02-15

Tracks:

1. One For Tom
2. Abracadabra
3. Carousel
4. Como Un Bolero
5. Paco & Dave
6. Valse Triste
7. Latin Quarter
8. Todo Aquel Ayer
9. Three Amigos
10. Afro
11. Cafe Espana

Customer Reviews:

One-Hit Wonder?.......2003-08-05

After hearing Cafe Espana, I bough this CD in anticipation of similar quality of composition and performance throughout. Sadly, no other track comes close to the hypnotic, exotic excellence of Cafe Espana, although some are good.

Of course, this is purely subjective, but I've had similar experiences with other collections from either Dave Samuels and Paquito D'Rivera. There often seems to be one track that reels me in, and the rest seem like filler.

This CD is good, but not great by any means. If you don't already own the track Cafe Espana, the CD is worth it for that alone.

Excellent Latin Jazz Album !!!!!.......2002-01-16

Paquito D'Rivera and Dave Samuels are names that are common among excellence in Latin Jazz performances; this is absolutely a must-have for those music lovers that are looking for some'n fresh, rythmic and with a lot of flavor. You'll love every minute of it !!!!!!

BEST EVER.......2000-09-29

GIANT STUFF NOT JUST STEEL DRUM

Simply The best !.......2000-05-05

The best record of 'Caribbean Jazz Project'.

Must have !

absolutelty marvelous.......1999-03-22

This CD exposes the listener to the various aspects of caribbean music and is a learning tool to discover what the various cultural influences from around the world have had on caribbean culture,and guess what?This CD is just the tip of the iceberg as far as caribbean music is concerned,because there are many more styles of caribbean music out there just waiting to be discovered.

Average customer rating: Great tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk Trombonaholic

The Spirits Up Above Steve Turre Manufacturer: HighNote Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: One4J: Paying Homage to J.J. Johnson TNT (Trombone-N-Tenor) Keep Searchin' In the Spur of the Moment Steve Turre ASIN: B0006213B2 Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

1. Three For The Festival
2. One For Kirk
3. Medley: Serenade To A Cuckoo/Bright Moments
4. Stepping Into Beauty
5. The Spirits Up Above
6. Hand Full Of Five
7. E.D.
8. Dorthaan's Walk
9. Volunteered Slavery

Customer Reviews:

Great tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk.......2007-01-23

Dorthaan's Walk is a great tune and the closer, Volunteered Slavery features maybe the greatest modern sax performance I've ever heard, proving that James Carter is the most explosive sax player of our time.And this isn't even his album!!!

Trombonaholic.......2005-08-30

This CD is some of Steve's best work, theres not a bad tune in the bunch. And its a wonderfull tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Get this CD if you know whats good for ya!!!

Average customer rating: beautiful Delightfully lyrical and uncommonly sensual

100 Years of Latin Love Songs Paquito D'Rivera Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Havana Cafe Portraits of Cuba Brazilian Dreams Tropicana Nights Live at the Blue Note ASIN: B00000FDBI Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. La Morocha
2. Ay Ay Ay
3. Tu Mariposa
4. Vereda Tropical
5. Acercate Mas
6. Amor Sin Esperanza
7. Corcovado
8. Sin Tu Carino
9. Amor Sin Medida
10. Corazon Partio

Amazon.com

On paper, setting the irrepressible Cuban saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera with a small group and string orchestra to revisit 10 Latin music hits spanning a century sounds like a promising idea. In practice, there is less in 100 Years of Latin Love Songs than meets the eye. For starters, the criterion for song selection seems to be popularity, which produces a mixed bag. Some of these songs might have made it for their lyrics but are simply not interesting as instrumental vehicles. Not surprisingly, D'Rivera aces Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Corcovado" and Gonzalo Curiel's "Vereda Tropical," playing clarinet on both. But he can't salvage the tango "La Morocha" (in a corny, bolero-like, rose-between-the-teeth arrangement), the Chilean waltz "Ay Ay Ay," or the Colombian vallenato "Tu Mariposa." --Fernando Gonzalez

Customer Reviews:

beautiful.......1999-04-25

this is really a very passionate cd. I even love to listen to it when I'm alone and vision my love for my boyfriend and how much he means to me.

Delightfully lyrical and uncommonly sensual.......1999-04-07

A brief tour through this collection incited me to search for it and buy it as quickly as possible. I've enjoyed D'Rivera's music for years and this CD is a prime example of excellence in rhythm, harmony, chordal strategies and a highly developed sense of humor and playfulness.

The polyrhythms and subtle nuances tossed back and forth between the percussionists were "killer." I especially liked the bongo work -- it is rare to find bongo playing so melodic.

As a former music critic for the Austin (TX) Chronicle, I instinctively look for flaws. There are no flaws in this collection. Buy it. If you have a developed ear for sensuous music and astounding musicianship, you will play this CD over and over and over . . .

Average customer rating:

Latin Ska Force LOS DE ABAJO Manufacturer: PP LOBO / JUMP UP ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Los de Abajo ASIN: B0007M8I82

Product Description

Amazing ska album from this all-star Latin American band featuring members of Maldita Vecindad, Desorden Publico, Salon Victoria, Ginko Balboa and more. Import from Mexico!

Average customer rating: Another Incredible Perla Album These roots are made of gold

Discoteca Batalla Perla Batalla Manufacturer: Mechuda Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mestiza Heaven and Earth Bird on the Wire/the Songs of Leonard Cohen Perla Batalla Discoteca Batalla ASIN: B00006SHH9 Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Cuando Sale la Luna
2. La Llorona
3. Mexico de mi Alma
4. Las Mananitas
5. Cine de Llantos
6. Que te ha Dado Esa Mujer
7. Reloj
8. Sentimientos
9. Cucurrucucu Paloma
10. Guantanamera
11. La Barca de Oro

Album Description

World-class vocalist Perla Batalla's eagerly awaited follow-up to her acclaimed "Mestiza" song cycle is an innovative undertaking of contagious rhythm and pure joy. Named for her parents Latin American record shop, "Discoteca Batalla" is a compilation of original compositions interspersed with traditional Spanish language classics arranged to reflect a rich bicultural personal and musical heritage.

Customer Reviews:

Another Incredible Perla Album.......2002-10-23

This is just another example of Perla Batalla's absolutely incredible voice, not to mention the outstanding music and lyrics. She and the very talented band bring an excitement to music that is truly rare, and the treat is to have it on a cd to enjoy whenever I want. I could tell you it is fantastic and special and beautiful and meaningful and that it is pure joy to listen to, but you really should find out for yourself.

These roots are made of gold.......2002-10-08

Perla Batalla takes the rich traditions of her Mexican roots and has spun pure gold on this album. While much of the material is original it is the pristine treatments of sweet standards that take this disc right to the top of musical achievements for this year. That this singer has not won a grammy or latin grammy is an indictment of the corrupt, teen pandering system that can overlook one of this planet's very best singers.
Let us begin with the voice: Perla Batalla's voice is the Chateau Lafite Rothchild wine, the Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, the Mercedes-Benz' Maybach automobile of vocal instruments. She can reach the back row of the balcony without raising her heart beat and she can bring real tears with ballads so sweet they make your heart ache. The purity and power of Perla's pipes is rare and wonderful to behold. Secondly, there is the choice of marvelous material which gives freedom to the perfect vocalist to cover the gamut of emotion. You can hear a fine voice on American Idol but you can only put love into lyrics like Perla by travelling a long musical journey filled with setbacks, surprises, good friends, family and a deep abiding love for singing.
"Cuando Sale La Luna" has an meringue in its romantic soul and "La Llorona" finally tells the Mexican folk tale of the sorrowful woman with style and compassion. "Mexico de mi Alma," is a powerful,contemporary anthem to the mother country and the silken "Cucurrucucu Paloma" has long been owned by Ms. Batalla. Yet, these gems are not the highest of the heights on the disc. Little "Mananitas," the simple birthday song is so beautiful as to take your breath away. Only such a lovely rendition could make me happy on yet one more of mine own. My own personal favorite "La Barca de Oro" is destined to strum many a heart string. This ballad, so tender, so loving is performed to utter perfection here. If you can listen to this exquisite performance without a lump in your throat you better check for a pulse. I have honestly set my CD player to program number eleven six times running just to luxuriate in the tones like a hot bath of emotion.
There is more, much more with a little chile on it at "Discoteca Batalla." "Reloj," Sentimientos" and "Cine de Llantos" all shine but the much played "Guantanamera" is made new and poignant in these trying times by this sparkling arrangement. Ms. Batalla says in the notes that this album is a labor of love, a love for her family, her Spanish language and music. She has done them all proud. What we have here is deeply satisfying, a work that should achieve deserved longevity among a great variety of listeners. It is a group of songs that should find listeners in cafe's in Silverlake, in apartment buildings in Pico Union, in grand hotels in Montecito, in kitchens in Ojai and patios in Oxnard. It should be heard in New York City, in New Orleans, in Mexico City, in Barcelona, and it will be heard in Glassell Park many, many times. The dedication to quality and obvious love and respect for the material shines through every song. Even though my Spanish is strictly drawn from growing up in Los Angeles I feel the emotion even though sometimes the words are unclear. It is a language I love, respect and recognize as the best set to music in the world. I liken my affection but poor understanding to some favorite lines in the film "Shawshank Redemption": "I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singin' about. Truth is, I don't want to know. Some things are best left unsaid. I like to think they were singin' about something so beautiful it can't be expressed in words and makes your heart ache because of it." Indeed, when Perla sings material as wonderful as this it is beyond the power of words. This album ranks with the great Los Lobos folklorico album "Del Este De Los Angeles," Juan Luis Guerra's "Bachata Rosa," and Vicente Fernandez' "La Muerte De Un Gallero" as my favorite Spanish language albums ever.

Average customer rating: Jazz Tropical

Caribbean Jazz Project: Island Stories Various Artists Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Caribbean Jazz Project Caribbean Jazz Project: New Horizons Birds of a Feather Gathering Paraiso ASIN: B000004AZT Release Date: 1997-04-01

Tracks:

1. Bluellespie
2. Sadie's Dance
3. Calabash
4. Tjaded Motion (For Cal Tjader)
5. Zigzag
6. Andalucia
7. Shadow Play
8. Libertango
9. The Lost Voice
10. Grass Roots

Customer Reviews:

Jazz Tropical.......2000-06-22

This album has an extremly lively blend of streight ahead jazz and tropical island sounds. The playing is top notch and tight. While the rythem section keeps the grooves mellow and movin' the rest of the band can get your head spinnin' with blazin' runs and wicked sincopation. All in all this album is great, especially for the summer months ahead.

Mexican Music:

1. Me Huele a Colombia
2. Merengue Music Machine
3. Mi Carrito
4. Nadie Es Perfecto
5. Noche
6. Nuestra Musica
7. Nuevas Ideas
8. Nuevas Ideas
9. Otra Vez
10. Pa' La Calle

Mexican Music

mexican music

Mexican Music

Heritage Suite

Psalms of David 4

No Dark in America

Music: Spirit of India, Vol. 2 [Import]

Lark's Tongues in Aspic [Import] [Original recording remastered]

No Tiene Caso

Movies

Mudarra: Songs & Solos for Vihuela & Guitar

Out of the Mountains: Essential Bluegrass [Import]

Poor Butterfly [Import]

Paul's Boutique

Las 15 Consagradas de Lupita d'Alessio

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