Borrasca

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Nominated for a Grammy, Borrasca is the third in the trilogy from Ottmar and his band Luna Negra, consisting of Jon Gagan on bass and keyboards and Dave Bryant on drums and percussion. This power-packed album (which includes 15 songs) features a few new surprises with special horn arrangements from Gary Meek on tenor and alto saxophones and Jeff Elliot on trumpet and flugelhorn. Co-producer and engineer Dominic Camardella adds his touch with a sultry Latin piano. Certified Gold!

Borrasca,Ottmar Liebert,Higher Octave,Adult Alternative,Ethnic Fusion,Flamenco,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Borrasca

Tracks:

Isla Del Sol (Rhumba)
August Moon (Cumbia)
In The Hands Of Love (Rhumba)
Dancing Under The Moon (Merengue)
Twilight In Galisteo (Bossa 4 Dexter)
La Rosa Negra (Rhumbasalsa)
Borrasca
Bullfighter's Dream
Thru The Trees - Cloudless Sky (Rhumba)
La Aurora
Driving 2 Madrid (B4 The Storm) (Rhumba)
The Storm Sings (Bulerhumba)
Night In Granada (Bulerias)
1st Rain/Cry Of Faith
Bajo La Luna Mix

Album Description

Nominated for a Grammy, Borrasca is the third in the trilogy from Ottmar and his band Luna Negra, consisting of Jon Gagan on bass and keyboards and Dave Bryant on drums and percussion. This power-packed album (which includes 15 songs) features a few new surprises with special horn arrangements from Gary Meek on tenor and alto saxophones and Jeff Elliot on trumpet and flugelhorn. Co-producer and engineer Dominic Camardella adds his touch with a sultry Latin piano. Certified Gold!

Customer Reviews:

Good But Somewhat Disappointing..........2006-06-03

Ottmar Liebert's debut CD "Nouveau Flamenco" was very good, showcasing his skills as an accomplished flamenco/jazz guitarist with a knack for creating a strong melody that leaves an indelible imprint upon the listener's mind. The music was sensual, passionate, and uplifting. "Borrasca" is basically in the same style as the first CD but with the added feature of a horn section to spice things up. And herein lies the problem.

It's not that I did not like the horns - I did. The sax and the trumpet were good. The problem is that one of the horns, especially the trumpet, was begging to grab the spotlight. And as a listener, I found myself anxiously waiting for the trumpeter (Jeff Elliott) to take center-stage and for the accoustic guitarist (Ottmar Liebert) to fade into the background and play a supporting role. At one point, in the middle of the title track "Borassca" it happens. The trumpet takes over and there is a release of tension. Suddenly, there's magic!

This is a good CD. It deserves 4 stars. But it could have been a great CD only if the trumpet was allowed to have the starring role.

It is hard to find something you really like..........2003-03-22

Finally I've found an adequate companion to me favorite music collection.
This album is almost as great as Guitar on Fire by Alex Fox.
You'll never get tired of this incredible Flamenco tunes.

The fire of energy........2002-08-28

The fire of energy ran through me when I heard it for the first time. This was my first time exposure to Ottmar Liebert and his music. This is extremely good.

EXCELLENT.......2001-07-08

I heard this album almost ten years ago and became an Ottmar Fan! This is great, sassy, contagious music, If you like this album also check NOUVEAU FLAMENCO which is also great.

Simply superb * * * * * * * * * - even 10 stars are not enou.......2001-05-09

I first heard this album in a shop in Barcelona and bought it immediately many years ago. Even after so many years, the music is still beautiful and effortless, lively most of the time and quiet and soothing at other times. You don't need to get used to the guitar strings - Ottmar's guitar rhythms will grab you by the heart strings!! The recording is so clear that one can hear the musicians emotions behind each note. It's a must play when guests are over and they invariably end up buying a copy for themselves.