Candido Camero
Jazz Descargas - The Conga Kings: Patato, Giovanni, Candido
CD
(Chesky 217),
Released 2001;
Editor's Pick:
Following the success of the first Conga Kings CD (Conga Kings), Chesky records has followed up with this release that embraces the traditions of Afro-Latin jazz much more than the first, which focused more on the folkloric roots of Afro-Cuban music. Some of the arrangements here are done in the style of the big-band Cubop and mambo-jazz bands of the '40s and '50s and can be both sophisticated and vibrant, but struggle with the shortcomings in the mixing and audio separation -- especially "Caravan" which simply sounds distant (this CD was recorded live in NYC, March 2001.)
You will be familar with many of the standards interpreted here, "Manteca," "A Night In Tunisia" and "Oye Como Va" to name a few, but Patato's melodic playing is still fresh. (BP, 2001-08-03)
Song titles include:
Un Poco Loco 7:04
Tin Tin Deo 8:33
Caravan 6:24
Tumbao De Tamborito 7:43
A Night In Tunisia 6:56
Oye Como Va 7:07
Manteca 5:55
Conga Descarga 7:59
The Peanut Vendor 7:31
Chocolate Descarga 8:28
Musicians include:
Carlos "Patato" Valdes Congas
Candido Camero Congas
Giovanni Hidalgo Congas
Ray Santos Arranger/musical director
Phil Woods Alto sax
Chocolate Trumpet
Jimmy Bosch Trombone
Mario Rivera Baritone sax
Mauricio Smith Flute
Mike Ponella Trumpet
Enrico Fernandez Alto sax
Nelson Gonzalez Tres
John Benthal Guitar
Guillermo Edgehill Bass
Joe Gonzalez Percussion
Pedro Martinez Vocals
Nelson Gonzalez Jr. Vocals
Julio Salgado Vocals
Category: Latin Jazz
=> Afro-Cuban Jazz
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