Latin Spirits

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Grammy Award-winning California-based percussionist Poncho Sanchez is a Latin-jazz superstar from the old school. His thunderous hand-drumming style is derived from Mongo Santamaria, and he performed with vibes master Cal Tjader for years before he made a name for himself as a leader. On this recording, Sanchez gives you danceable grooves for the head and the heart. Backed by a large ensemble, Sanchez travels the New World in search of Latin sounds, stylistically docking in the musical ports of Havana, New York, and New Orleans. He spices up several Afro-Cuban standards, including the festive Machito anthem "Sambia" and Tito Rodriguez's "Batiri Cha Cha." Special guest Chick Corea wrote the title track and he dazzles the ear with his Afro-Iberian pianisms on a furious folkloric rendering of Wayne Shorter's Blue Note classic, "Ju Ju." Vocalists Dale Spalding and Ledisi add the right Crescent City seasoning to "Going Back to New Orleans" and the Louis Jordan calypso jump tune, "Early in the Mornin'." With Poncho Sanchez, good grooves are just a downbeat away. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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Average customer rating: Cheesy Accompaniment Segovia dubbed him "Esteban;" I call him "Tex." Great Listening Giddiyap! And all the spirits are gone after hear this cd!

Spirits Of The West Esteban , and Andres Segovia Manufacturer: Daystar Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Flamenco Y Rosas Songs From My Heart all my love Enter The Heart Esteban By Request ASIN: B000059RE9 Release Date: 2001-01-24

Tracks:

1. El Paso
2. Red River
3. Mule Train
4. The Good The Bad And The Ugly
5. Magnificent 7
6. Sugarfoot
7. How The West Was Won
8. The Rifleman
9. Maverick
10. Tombstone Territory
11. Hang 'em High
12. Have Gun Will Travel
13. Bronco
14. Big Country
15. c. Cheyenne
16. Bonanza
17. Rawhide
18. Happy Trails

Album Description

Old west tunes-theme songs and old western songs.

Customer Reviews:

Cheesy Accompaniment.......2006-10-19

I like Esteban and all, his playing on this album I like, but the cheesy accompaniment has got to go! It sounds like something my 5 year old niece put together on her keyboard. I am really disappointed because I love these old west favorites and was expecting more. It would have been a lot better if he had just played these songs like he normally does: acoustic guitar with string ensemble (maybe) accompaniment.

Segovia dubbed him "Esteban;" I call him "Tex.".......2006-02-16

The TV and cinema Westerns of yesteryear featured not only memorable drama but memorable theme songs. Much of this music is not readily available, so, with trepidation, I ordered this CD by Esteban, habitue of the Easy Listening and New Age bins, and heartthrob of the Home Shopping Network. I braced myself for disappointment, which made my delight all the more intense. This album is very good.

The marriage of Spanish guitar and Western music is a natural one, and Esteban plays these songs with skill and affection. Since many are theme songs, they are not complete pieces of music and are often heard in medley form. I approve of Esteban's decision to turn them into full-length pieces of music; if you like the theme from "Maverick," you'll like hearing several minutes of it. Esteban's approach to this music reminds me of what Phil Coulter does with Celtic music. He places his stylistic stamp on the tunes, but showcases the song rather than his own skill. The themes from "Cheyenne" and "The Big Country" are particular favorites of mine, but the entire album is tuneful. I didn't think his 6-minute treatment of "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" could work; he proved me wrong.

"Spirits of the West" isn't perfect. There are a few too many "coconut shell" hoofbeats and other synthesizer effects to suit me. (At the same time, I realize that solo treatments of over a dozen Western themes could start to have a redundant feel.) He sometimes uses fadeouts when the song would lend itself to a more satisfying conclusion, as "The Magnificent Seven" surely would. His up-tempo version of "Red River Valley", which resembles Johnny & the Hurricanes' "Red River Rock", is entertaining but sounds out of place.

Notwithstanding these cavils, this is an excellent CD. Anyone who loves classic Western theme music will enjoy this album. Classical guitar legend Andres Segovia bestowed the name Esteban upon this American guitarist, but, based on this fine outing, I think he should be called Tex. Nice job, Tex.

Great Listening.......2005-11-13

Mr. Ospino seems to have a thing about Esteban. If you look at all the Esteban albums on Amazon, Mr. Ospino has appended the same negative message to each one. Perhaps he is irate that Esteban isn't really Hispanic. But, if Andres Segovia felt like giving him the appellation of "Esteban", then I think he honored to use it.
As for the music, I am not a guitar player; I just enjoy those who can. To my ear, Esteban sounds great. If there are technical flaws in his playing, they certainly are drowned out by the heart and style that he puts into his work. He may sell insurance for Geico, but his music is still well worth your time.

Giddiyap!.......2005-08-21

If you enjoy Western music, this is the CD for you. You can practically see the sagebrush! This CD will transport you to the Old West with instrumental renditions of movie and TV Western themes. So saddle up, and happy trails!

Note: Don't be swayed by the one-star review preceding this one. To date, the only "reviews" Mr. Ospino has submitted to Amazon are for Esteban CD's: 11 IDENTICAL paragraphs in which he changed only the title. Enough said.

And all the spirits are gone after hear this cd!.......2004-12-22

STOP! Hey before you buy this cd, let me tell you something: This is not a Spanish Guitar player, not even a Spanish like one. This guy is just a begginer-like player, he's harmonically and technicaly handicapped. Somebody has to stop this guy. Tell him the truth: You can't play! I don't know what did he do to get his contract, but when i heard this cd, this came to me: He's the William Hung of the Guitar, that maybe learned to play with the AKORDES tuition software. Not even him would buy this cd! I repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS TRASH! PS: if you dont know who william hung is, visit his site: http://www.williamhung.net .

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) Steve Turre Keep Searchin' In the Spur of the Moment 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: Christmas Jazz It Certainly is Pleasant Enough Wonderful addition to your music collection!

Making Spirits Bright: A Smooth Jazz Christmas Various Artists Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Smooth Jazz Christmas Boney's Funky Christmas Remembering Christmas Songs of the Season A Soulful Christmas ASIN: B00005NY71 Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Lee Ritenour
2. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Will Downing
3. The Christmas Song - Joyce Cooling
4. This Christmas - Gerald Albright
5. Silent Night - Al Jarreau
6. What Child Is This? - Marc Antoine
7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Richard Elliot
8. Jingle Bells - Diana Krall
9. The First Noel - David Benoit
10. Here Comes Santa Claus - Jeff Golub
11. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Joe Sample
12. Suite De Nuestra Navidad: La Anunciacion/La Peregrinacion - Dave Grusin

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The first six tracks of this release could've been subtitled "A Twist of Christmas," for they bear the indelible stamp of guitarist-producer Lee Ritenour and his A Twist of Marley. In fact, his Brazilian take on "Silent Night," with singer Al Jarreau, sounds like an arrangement worked straight out of Ritenour's A Twist of Jobim sessions. Even with guitarists Joyce Cooling and Marc Antoine, his presence is noticeable.

The other half of the album finds most of the artists doing their own thing, the best of which is the funky groove saxophonist Richard Elliot and keyboardist and co-arranger Jeff Lorber lay over "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Like a few of the other tunes however, the production suffers from the frightening trend of producers and/or record companies fading tracks prematurely in an obvious effort to appease smooth-jazz radio. It should be noted that the Diana Krall track was previously released on a holiday EP three years ago. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Christmas Jazz.......2007-01-14

We have always enjoyed the GRP Christmas recordings and were equally pleased with this work. The contemporary artists featured are able to combined the essence of the music style with the traditional quality of the holiday season.

It Certainly is Pleasant Enough.......2001-12-12

I agree with the editorial that a few of the tracks of this release indeed should be subtitled "A Twist of Christmas," because they are straight out of the Lee Ritenour and his "A Twist of" Series mold. In fact, the cuts "Silent Night," with Al Jarreau, and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" featuring Will Downing (who manages to sound bored out of his mind here) are just a couple of tunes that sound like outtakes from the aforementioned sessions.

Joyce Cooling's rendition of "The Christmas Song" is quite unique however, as are some of the other cuts including Richard Elliot's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen".

Since this is a "Smooth Jazz" CD, the cuts are short and to the point (read: radio friendly?) although I don't think you'll be hearing the very jazzy Joe Sample version of "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", David Benoit's "The First Noel" anytime soon or, for that matter, Dave Grusin's out of place "Suite de Nuestra Navidad". Now that I think about it, this disc at times tries too hard to have a Latin flavor.

Overall, this disc leaves you saying "it certainly is pleasant enough", because you realize that you have heard better Jazz Christmas CDs.

Happy Holidays to all....

Wonderful addition to your music collection!.......2001-12-01

I was unaware of this disc until I read about it in the December issue of Ebony magazine. It is so soothing and relaxing and a great way to experience the talents of artists such as: Lee Rittenour, Al Jarreau, Wil Downing and Joe Sample. Great music to bake and trim the tree by.

Average customer rating: A Gem Hidden Treasure Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . . Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . .

Spirits of the Latin Guitar Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tarrega | Tarrega, Francisco | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Nights in the Gardens of Spain Barrios, Infante: Music for Piano Barrios: Guitar Music, Vol. 1 A Year in the World: Journeys of A Passionate Traveller ASIN: B000001VC8 Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

1. Oriental
2. La maja de goya
3. La catedral - saudade - andante religioso - allegro solemne
4. Rondena de sarasate
5. Recuerdos de la alahambra
6. Suite homenaies - elixir de amor - valse cancion de cuna - son montuno
7. Buleria del callao

Customer Reviews:

A Gem.......2006-06-27

I bought this album at Best Buy years ago because of the interesting art on the cover. I popped it in the CD player and was entranced by the sound, the beauty of the pieces. As a guitarist, I was awed by the technical fluency and Craig's ability to create whispers and storms on his instrument. This is a wonderful introduction to a guitarist or music-lover to Spanish and South American pieces of elegance and wonder.

Hidden Treasure .......2006-06-07

This showed up in my Amazon recommendations list. Although I had never heard of Craig Alden Dell, I gave it a shot and am very glad I did!

His credentials are impeccable. According to the liner notes: "Craig Alden Dell, a 35 year veteran of the guitar has studied and performed in the styles of Classical, Flamenco, and Impressionistic, as well as Folk, Ethnic and Progressive guitar. Having studied formally in the Terrega School he is a graduate of the Escuela Razonada de la Guitarra at the University of Barcelona, under the direction of Maestro Emilio Pujol and his assistant, Hector Garcia. In the Classic style he also studies guitar from Christopher Parkening and received personal career guidance from Maestro Segovia on an occasion to have met with him in the late sixties. Craig studied flamenco guitar from El Saraste and has also performed for and studied technique from the legendary Sabicas."

The CD contains some brilliant performances of classical Latin guitar pieces that you don't find in every collection.

Very beautiful! Grab it while you can.

Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . ........2001-10-13

I met Craig Alden Dell in the summer of 1999 when he was selling his CDs out of the back of his car at a flea market in Northern New Mexico. I bought "Spirits of the Latin Guitar" then, and it's occupied an honored and well-played space in our disc changer ever since. Dell's interpretations of classics by Granados, Tarrega and others are infused with a soul that only a skilled and loving hand can bring to the classic guitar. They recall a cool autumn evening in the Jemez Mountains - alive with the aroma of a pinon fire and the enchanted New Mexico sky.

Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . ........2001-10-13

I met Craig Alden Dell in the summer of 1999 when he was selling his CDs out of the back of his car at a flea market in Norther New Mexico. I bought "Spirits of the Latin Guitar" then, and it's occupied an honored and well-played space in our disc changer ever since. Dell's interpretations of classics by Granados, Tarrega and others are infused with a soul that only a skilled and loving hand can bring to the classic guitar. They recall a cool autumn evening in the Jemez Mountains - alive with the aroma of a pinon fire and the enchanted New Mexico sky.

Average customer rating: Virgin Ears No Dancing Here Excellent work Me gusto mucho... Santana-Best Guitarist Ever

Spirits Dancing in the Flesh Santana Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rock | Latin Music | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Milagro Havana Moon Freedom Brothers Shango ASIN: B00000272I Release Date: 1990-06-15

Tracks:

1. Let There Be Light/Spirits Dancing In The Flesh
2. Gypsy Woman
3. It's A Jungle Out There
4. Soweto (Africa Libre)
5. Choose
6. Peace On Earth...Mother Earth...Third Stone From The Sun
7. Full Moon
8. Who's That Lady
9. Jin-Go-Lo-Ba
10. Goodness And Mercy

Album Description

Out of print in the U.S.! 1990 album from Carlos and the gang, their fifteenth and final release for Columbia. 10 tracks. Sony.

Album Details

Remastered Reissue Presented in a Clear Tray with Improved Original Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

Virgin Ears.......2006-04-14

I just started listening to Santana and I am not a music buff, which makes my opinion all the more sincere. This album is great. Kind of poppy but I love Jin-Go-Lo-Ba and Full moon. There are african rhythms and they provide a great background for the other instruments. It's a great album, worthy of a closer look.

No Dancing Here.......2003-10-22

I guess I'm going to swim against the tide on this one. I would give a 4 or 5 to virtually every other Santana album (maybe with the exception of a 3 on Oneness). As a guitarist, Santana is one of my idols. However, this album is just plain boring from my perspective. I see no spark of the brilliance I have come to expect from Carlos nor inspired playing from anyone in the band.

Excellent work.......2001-02-26

This CD is very good. Maybe it doesn't contain a hit single, but it's an excellent musical statement of Carlos and the band. My personal favorites are "Spirits Dancing In The Flesh", "Gypsy Woman" and "Full Moon". The other songs are incredible, for example: "Peace On Earth" is good but I prefer listening to it in "The Best Of Santana Volume 2", "Jin-Go-Lo-Ba" is a nice remake from Santana I, and "It's a Jungle Out There" is a good song that was performed on the "Supernatural Tour".

I think that this album states what Carlos was pretending to do in the early 90's; achieving his goal in 1999.

Me gusto mucho..........2000-04-21

Another great,underrated and almost forgotten Santana album,'Spirits'is in no way below the quality of'Supernatural';it features the same expansiveness,taste,and primordial power of that and every Santana album.In fact Carlos is the one who said that'Prince is funkier than Mozart'.

Santana-Best Guitarist Ever.......2000-01-22

Carlos Santana displays his musical genius on guitar once again on this album. I love the instrumental "Full Moon" and the small hit single "Mother Earth-Third Rock From The Sun". The songs "Gypsy Woman" and "Who's That Lady" are well done remakes of the early 70's hits. A must have cd for the die-hard Santana fan like myself.

Average customer rating:

Music of Marlon Simon Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits Manufacturer: K-Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007NRB Release Date: 1998-05-12

Tracks:

1. Para Pucho
2. Little Stars
3. Mi Ni
4. Root Medley
5. Dance Of The Infidels
6. Remembrance
7. Como Fue
8. Blues Pa Changuito
9. Hard Times With Nena
10. Heidi

Average customer rating:

Tropical Spirits: Parts One and Two Santana Manufacturer: Wheezy Multimedia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rock | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005KFUV Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. Jingo
2. Acapulco Sunrise
3. Jam in E
4. Latin Tropical
5. Corazon Manda
6. Let's Get Ourselves Together
7. Jingo [Millennium Remix 2000][*]
8. Acapulco Sunrise [Millennium Remix 2000][*]

Tracks:

1. Jammin' Home
2. Fried Neck Bones and Some Homefries
3. Soul Sacrifice
4. Puesta del Sol
5. Every Day I Have the Blues
6. Fried Neck Bones and Some Homefries [Millennium Remix 2000][*]
7. Soul Sacrifice [Millennium Remix 2000][*]

Average customer rating: This is muy fantastico!!! Latin Jam Standard Poncho Greatest Latin Jazz Everyone Loves Poncho!

Latin Spirits Poncho Sanchez Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | 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: Afro-Cuban Fantasy Latin Soul Soul Sauce: Memories of Cal Tjader Chile con Soul Conga Blue ASIN: B00005O6KW Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Sambia
2. Next Exit
3. Latin Spirits
4. Quieres Volver
5. Going Back To New Orleans
6. On Time
7. Ju Ju
8. Batiri Cha Cha
9. The Things We Did Last Summer
10. Tito In The City
11. Early In The Mornin'

Amazon.com

Grammy Award-winning California-based percussionist Poncho Sanchez is a Latin-jazz superstar from the old school. His thunderous hand-drumming style is derived from Mongo Santamaria, and he performed with vibes master Cal Tjader for years before he made a name for himself as a leader. On this recording, Sanchez gives you danceable grooves for the head and the heart. Backed by a large ensemble, Sanchez travels the New World in search of Latin sounds, stylistically docking in the musical ports of Havana, New York, and New Orleans. He spices up several Afro-Cuban standards, including the festive Machito anthem "Sambia" and Tito Rodriguez's "Batiri Cha Cha." Special guest Chick Corea wrote the title track and he dazzles the ear with his Afro-Iberian pianisms on a furious folkloric rendering of Wayne Shorter's Blue Note classic, "Ju Ju." Vocalists Dale Spalding and Ledisi add the right Crescent City seasoning to "Going Back to New Orleans" and the Louis Jordan calypso jump tune, "Early in the Mornin'." With Poncho Sanchez, good grooves are just a downbeat away. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

This is muy fantastico!!!.......2002-11-28

For someone who has not previously known of Pancho Sanchez's charms, I was blown away by this fabulous latin collection. It is all encompassing: sensual, sibililant, rousing (and arousing!) and full of delicious latin flavor that keeps going from the first track till the last....

Latin Jam.......2002-03-10

This CD jams. Chick Corea is awesome!! It has latin flavor with some serious jazz. Buy it and listen to it while going down Calle Oche (like I do on my way to work in Coral Gables).

Standard Poncho.......2002-02-13

Good release, not much new. Except for the unusual lack of credit for James Gadson. Typically, Poncho's guests get top billing, but not in this case. Of course, trap drummers do not get prominence in Poncho's groups, typically.

At any rate, the material is diverse, as usual, but the fire is not there. "Soul of the Conga" is much preferred, in terms of his more recent albums. Also "Latin Soul" is a gem.

Greatest Latin Jazz.......2001-10-04

All I can say is that Poncho has a way with music. Latin jazz touches the heart and Poncho does very well. BUY THE CD!

Everyone Loves Poncho!.......2001-09-26

I came across this quote and thought that fans of Poncho should see it:
"Poncho Sanchez has given to Latin Jazz what Ghandi gave to peace and tranquility. Total love, commitment and understanding that has moved the soul of humanity into a state of unity. Bravo Poncho for taking us with you." --Edward James Olmos

Average customer rating: Rumba with Marlon Simon Killer

Rumba a la Patato Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits Manufacturer: Cubop Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Brazilian & Latin Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004TM1X Release Date: 2000-06-20

Tracks:

1. Rumba A La Patato
2. Songo Pa Monk
3. Humble And Innocent
4. Ericka
5. Something For Carol
6. Easy Mood
7. Sandra Malandra
8. Belleza India
9. Clear To Take Off

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Venezuela-born percussionist/composer Marlon Simon is a veteran sideman with Jerry Gonzalez, Chucho Valdés, and Hilton Ruiz. Rumba a la Patato features bassists John Benitez and Fort Apache's Andy Gonzalez and pianists Ed Simon (Marlon's younger brother) and Luis Perdomo, highlighting the leader's skills as a composer of stateside jazz laced with Afro-Cuban rhythms. Simon's compositional style centers on singable melodies that overlay complex rhythmic signatures, which make for nice solo showcases. Alto saxophonist (and ex-member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers) Bobby Watson delivers his Birdlike soprano and alto sax lines on the moving midtempo piece, "Ericka," and the Thelonious Monk tribute, "Songo pa Monk." The title track, a riveting rumba with a 6/8 introduction, is written for the pioneering conguero Carlos "Patato" Valdes and is brightened by trumpeter (and Eddie Palmieri bandmate) Brian Lynch's clave-blooded solo. On "Sandra Malandra," Simon melds mainstream jazz with Cuban rhythm, and on "Something for Carol," the Trinidadian calypso and Dominican merengue are brought together under Simon's sexy groove flag. As this recording shows, Marlon Simon knows how put together Latin jazz for the head, hips, and heart. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Rumba with Marlon Simon.......2000-08-30

RUMBA A LA PATATO is an exceptional first effort by Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits. Marlon Simon is following in the footsteps of great (Latin) Jazz bands like Jerry Gonzalez's Fort Apache Band and Ray Barretto's New World Spirit. The project is dedicated to the legendary Patato Valdes.

"Marlon Simon feels that the flow of creativity stems from the suffering pain, and violence we are inundated with on a daily basis. It is up to the artists to consolidate all of these negative happenings and convert them into positive ones." So states Peter La Barabara in the liner notes. Marlon Simon's music definitely has a spiritual feeling that is undeniable.

Marlon and crew serve up a variety of rhythms: Rumba, Songo, Mozambique, Calypso and even a little Merengue!

My favorite tracks thus far are RUMBA A LA PATATO, SONGO PA MONK and HUMBLE AND INNOCENT. The compositions are complex, rhythmic and full of masterful improvisations by the band members. Marlon Simon maintains a low profile on percussion but makes his presence felt throughout.

This is an impressive first effort. I look forward to hearing more from MARLON SIMON AND THE NAGUAL SPIRITS in the near future.

Killer.......2000-06-23

Killer latin jazz...spiritual music...never meant to be bought or sold, just experienced. wphipps@eticomm.net

Average customer rating: Consummate Artist A true artist is always on the rise This is real music... Boring. Spirits of Love....

Spirits of Love Nocy Manufacturer: Nocy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lands Of Beauty Sensual Nights Flames of Spain Sol Luna Tierra ASIN: B00005UV4K Release Date: 2001-12-15

Tracks:

1. Solidago
2. Sweet Holy Man
3. My Nights In The Desert
4. Emotion
5. Spirits of Love
6. Blue Mood
7. Sonia
8. Mirage Sensuel
9. Arabica
10. Take Me The way I Am
11. No Bossa Nova
12. Amor Mi Amor

Album Description

Spirits of Love is a new CD release containing twelve original world music compositions by the great guitarist Nocy Karkour in which he seamlessly blends multiple styles and influences including Flamenco, Latin, Jazz,Blues, Regggae, Bossa Nova, and even Arabic music. It is a great pleasure to find again Nocy's dazzling speed and virtuosity which we had already savored in his previous successful release Flames of Spain. What is even more impressive in Spirits of Love, however, is the new level of musical maturity reached by Nocy and his band, with an uncompromising focus on simple melodic lines and rhythm. The virtuosity is there but only as a servant of the overall musical ideas and feelings. Nocy's spirituality, raw talent, and primitive energy explode in each note. The more you listen to this CD, the more it will sink into you, striking unexpected notes and tones in your soul.

Customer Reviews:

Consummate Artist.......2004-02-18

Does "a music fan from Las Vegas" live on the same planet? Maybe he/she has a personal beef with Nocy (or maybe is in competition)and is getting revenge by posting the ONLY negative review for Nocy's CD's?? Nocy is a consummate artist...his guitar playing is unbelievable (just ask the Lakers' fans after he played the National anthem). This album and his Flames of Spain reflect the mastery....buy them, you'll see.

A true artist is always on the rise.......2004-02-17

If I did not believe that Nocy's CDs Spirits Of Love and Flames of Spain are full of power love and energy, I will have not wasted any of my time to write this review, and say how much I appreciate both of his CDs. Nocy music is refreshing romantic and sensational. His guitar playing is superb and unique.
Music Fan, If you really did not like nocy's music why did you buy his CD? You had the choice to listen to his songs first on MP3. Common sense?
Music fan may be 10 years from now you will understand what Nocy's music is all about in the mean time dont waste your time to tell the world how negative you are. Keep in mind that music is the voice of God and it is never boring. We dont have to like all kind of music but we have to respect the artist for there creativities.
I will encourage every one to buy Nocy' music. I cannot wait for his new CD.

This is real music..........2004-02-07

To the true music fan, Nocy's music is pure enjoyment! An unique fusion of cultures and energies. He brings up a different kind of sensitivity and strength to each song, at once blows your mind with his guitar and transports you with his melodies.
Buy his CDs. See him perform, he will amaze you! I can (and do) listen to his music every day and it's never boring! I can't wait to hear what he has in store for us!

Boring........2003-11-08

This is a very boring CD with no staying power. It is OK the first time you listen to it. But by the second or third time,
it gives you a slight feeling of nausea. I just do not listen to it anymore period. The melodies and lyrics are very shallow, syrupy, and pretentious playing catch up with current trends in flamenco and world music. So do not waste your money.
Buy real flamenco CDs or if you like this lighter genre, Gypsy Kings are still your best bet.

Spirits of Love...........2002-03-22

The name perfectly captures the feel of this CD. The music is uplifting, exciting, pure and sensual. The songs encompass several different musical styles and influences.The more you listen to it, the more you love it! "Spirits of Love", "Mirage Sensuel", "Arabica" and "Take me the Way I Am" are my favorites but they are all wonderful. For hours of pure listening pleasure, get this CD now!

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10. Mother Tongue

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