IGUAZU

From Jazziz
The smiling cartoon iguana on the cover of Iguazú's self-titled debut should be replaced by a chameleon because, even though it's based in the Latin and Brazilian traditions, this tight five-piece ensemble changes tempos and moods throughout the disc - often at the drop of a hat within a single tune. Perhaps it's a little self-indulgent for a contemporary-jazz band to have four tunes clocking in at more than seven minutes, but composer/guitarist rick howard and his cohorts keep every second entertaining. On "The Hedonist," Ray Naccari draws us in with a circus-like swirl of synth sounds that gives way to tropical vibes and a jazz-fusion jam between acoustic piano, Howard's electric guitar, and Chacho Ramirez's percussion. The equally lengthy "Thanks, Kenny" is similarly multi-faceted, starting with an elegant piano-guitar meditation, before swinging into a straightahead jazz style. While Howard's distorted rock-guitar explosion on "Iguana Man" adds intensity, mostly the band sticks to creative twists on samba grooves and laid-back acoustic Brazilian ballads that conjure the softhearted romantic leanings of Dori Caymmi (Howard's vocal on the closer, "Lisa," evokes Ivan Lins, as well). Iguazú impresses most by its tag-team approach to most of these pieces, switching off instruments for lead melody and harmony sections, and then coming out of nowhere with trumpet, vibe, and percussion solos. The only drawbacks are the occasional use of spacey synth sounds and a noodling guitar intro to the album that aims to lay foundation but after a while just drones on.

--- Jonathan Widran, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

Product Description
It's safe to say that IGUAZU is Latin inspired. After all, the music incorporates Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms into its eclectic sound. But it is so much more. The vast influences that have shaped the musical life of each individual band member have blended to create an exciting and different approach to the music. Even though the IGUAZU sound is unique, you won't find yourself listening to ten variations of the same song on the debut recording. IGUAZU is truly a fusion of musical styles: Latin, Jazz, Funk, Rock and more, but always unmistakably IGUAZU.

Music style:

Latin Inspired Jazz/World beat

IGUAZU

IGUAZU,IGUAZU,Logarto Records,Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms combined with modern jazz, funk and rock. Smooth Latin jazz & world beat.

Average customer rating: An aural journey through diverse cultures

Yes Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Glass | Glass, Philip | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Yes Yes: Screenplay and Notes Claude Chalhoub Orlando: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 21 Grams ASIN: B0009HBPCQ Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Glass: Paru River [Aguas da Amazonia] - Ensemble: Uakti
2. Chopin: Waltz No. 7 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 - Piano: Dmitri Alexeev
3. Ten Long Years - B.B. King, Eric Clapton
4. Iguazu - Gustavo Santaolalla
5. Norketsou Bar - Winds of Passion
6. Pink Shoes - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch
7. Rachmaninov: 1. Moderato [Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18] -Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen Piano: Yefim Bronfman The Philharmonica
8. Satie: No. 1 Lent [Gnossiennes Arranged by Claude Chaloub] - Daryl Johnson, Michael Brook, The String Octet Violin: Claude Chaloub
9. Run - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch
10. Brahms: Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 - Piano: Katia Lab, Marielle Labe
11. El Carretero - Gonzalo Grau
12. Sweet - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch
13. Yeghishi Bar - Yeghish Monaukian
14. 12/12 - Cafacuba, Kronos Quartet
15. Fawn - Fred Firth, Thomas Bloch

Album Description

From "Orlando" to "The Tango Lesson" and onward, director Sally Potter has always been closely involved with the soundtracks to her films--with outstanding results. This score for "Yes" is no different, as it weaves diverse music--including Philip Glass, Gustavo Santaolalla, Kronos Quartet, "Fawn" (by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan), and Eric Clapton with BB King--into both a superb tapestry for this motion picture and as a compelling listening experience on its own.

Further original music by Sally Potter was made with the participation of long-term collaborator, the celebrated guitarist, composer and improviser Fred Frith, who has played on Sally's last four films. Frith has composed for Ensemble Modern and Asko Ensemble amongst others. Best known world-wide as an improvising guitarist, he played on albums ranging from The Residents and Reni Lussier to Brian Eno and Amy Denio.

Customer Reviews:

An aural journey through diverse cultures.......2005-06-28

Quite an eclectic mix of artists and music. I am not sure this CD is for everyone...

From hypnotic instrumentals to howling blues to middle eastern influenced dances to chill dance grooves to classical piano to latin salsa, the soundtrack takes you on an aural journey through diverse cultures. I'm sure it reflects the culture clash depicted in the movie's storyline.

Listening to the sample tracks (at Barnes & Noble.com) makes me wish that I lived in a more culturally diverse area... This is the type of movie I have to watch on DVD because theaters won't risk showing independent films here.

To find the sample tracks at B&N search for "Yes" as the title, then sort the results by "date released". Since it just came out, it should be near the top of the list. Enjoy.

BTW, my 4-star rating is based only on the sample tracks I was able to hear.

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All You Need Iguazu Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005MLSJ Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Pica Pica
2. All You Need
3. The Snake
4. Voyager
5. Iguazu Blue
6. Cold Shot
7. Ceora's Smile
8. It Ain't Nothin' But A Thang!
9. Raindance
10. Black Orchid
11. Ash'e
12. The Girl Who Loved To Dance
13. Orange Iguanas
14. Chankanaab Park
15. The Cleansing Prayer

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Alberto Williams: Symphony No. 7; Poema del Iguazú Manufacturer: Arte Nova Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EBGF7W Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. I. La Piramide
2. II. Danzarinas De Amon
3. III. Tocadoras De Crotalos
4. IV. Eterno Reposo
5. I. Las Selvas Dialogan Con Las Cataratas
6. II. Barcarola Del Iguazu
7. III. La Luna Ilumina Las Cascadas - Nocturno
8. IV. La Garganta Del Diablo

Album Description

Alberto Williams (1862-1952) is a composer whose works are little known outside his homeland of Argentina, where they are held in the highest esteem. After studies at the Paris Conservatory he returned to Argentina in 1889 and concertized throughout the country, studying at the same time the forms, melodies and rhythms of Argentine folk music. From then on he dedicated his compositional activities to the founding of a new national style; he created concert series and founded a conservatory in Buenos Aires, which he led until 1941, and which developed branches throughout the country. He wrote 136 works including nine symphonies.

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Arriba Mexico Senores " Varios Interpretes" ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000Q7XQ58

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20 EXITOS

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El Tiempo Del Sol iguazu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000P7AYYU

Product Description

01- LLAKI SHUNGULLA 02- LA BANDERITA 03- EL CONDOR PASA 04- KACHARPARY 05- CAMPAMENTO 111 06- CASARJETA 07- WARMI WAWA 08- CARNAVALITO 09- PAJARO CAMPANA 10- EL TEMPLO DEL SOL

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IGUAZU IguazÚ Manufacturer: Logarto Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004TCKN Release Date: 1999-04-21

Tracks:

1. The Bearded Dragon
2. Chasing The Bearded Dragon
3. Mr. Easy
4. Samba Mood
5. The Hedonist
6. When Bongo Sleeps
7. Iguana Man
8. Thanks,Kenny
9. Less Is More
10. Amazonia
11. Lisa

Album Description

It's safe to say that IGUAZU is Latin inspired. After all, the music incorporates Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms into its eclectic sound. But it is so much more. The vast influences that have shaped the musical life of each individual band member have blended to create an exciting and different approach to the music. Even though the IGUAZU sound is unique, you won't find yourself listening to ten variations of the same song on the debut recording. IGUAZU is truly a fusion of musical styles: Latin, Jazz, Funk, Rock and more, but always unmistakably IGUAZU.

Music style:

Latin Inspired Jazz/World beat

Average customer rating:

Williams: Symphony in D No7,Op103; Poema del Iguazú Op115 Manufacturer: Arte Nova Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | 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 CDs Under $7 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000005ID4 Release Date: 1998-01-01

Tracks:

1. Sym No.7 in D, Op.103 'Eterno Reposo'-'L'Eternel Repos': 1. La Piramide
2. Sym No.7 in D, Op.103 'Eterno Reposo'-'L'Eternel Repos': 2. Danzarinas De Amon
3. Sym No.7 in D, Op.103 'Eterno Reposo'-'L'Eternel Repos': 3. Tocadoras De Crotalos
4. Sym No.7 in D, Op.103 'Eterno Reposo'-'L'Eternel Repos': 4. Eterno Reposo
5. Poema Del Lguazu Op.115: 1. Las Selvas Dialogan Con Las Cataratas
6. Poema Del Lguazu Op.115: 2. Barcarola Del Lguazu
7. Poema Del Lguazu Op.115: 3. La Luna Ilumina Las casadas. - Nocturno
8. Poema Del Lguazu Op.115: 4. La Garganta Del Diablo

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All You Need ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FSMR8A Release Date: 2005-11-29

Tracks:

1. Pica Pica
2. All You Need
3. The Snake
4. Voyager
5. Iguazu Blue
6. Cold Shot
7. Ceora's Smile
8. It Ain't Nothin' But A Thang!
9. Raindance
10. Black Orchid
11. Ash'e
12. The Girl Who Loved To Dance
13. Orange Iguanas
14. Chankanaab Park
15. The Cleansing Prayer

World Music:

1. Il Lanciatore Di Coltelli [Import]
2. Jacques Dutronc [Import]
3. Kchaba
4. Klezmer: Early Yiddish Instrumental Music 1908-1927
5. L' Original Ses Grand Succes [Import]
6. La Cura: Best of [Import]
7. Lasciala Andare [CD-single] [Import]
8. Le Ballate: Best of [Import]
9. Les Indispensables de Gerard Lenorman [Import]
10. Liaisons Dangereuses [Import]

World Music

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Jean Daetwyler

Organ Music of Roland Leich and Charles Wood

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