Larry Harlow
Abran Paso! Ismael Miranda con Orchestra Harlow
CD
(Fania Codigo 509097),
Released 1971;
Re-Issued 2011
Produced by Jerry Masucci
Editor's Pick:
Here, singer Ismael Miranda takes a front and center stand as composer and lead singer before recording one more final album with Larry Harlow in 1971 and going solo. The statement here was “make way”—and the reason for photographing Miranda separating the fringes of Harlow’s jacket while making his way up from under the Harlow Orchestra. A host of the best arrangers of the time choreographed the music to the lyrics.
In this album, a young Miranda spreads his composing wings by writing five of the nine tunes starting with the title hit, “Abran Paso”. Heralding his bravura with a strong call and response between the trumpets and the trombones, Javier Vasquez’ arrangement conforms to the bold lyrics by having the brass join and harmonize with each other making room for Miranda’s charging soneos. Manny Oquendo’s bongo beats between the notes add a hair-standing dimension that picks up the skin and like a reflex, makes you move. Rounding out the rhythm section with Frankie Rodriguez on congas, while the timbales are deftly handled by Phil Newsum, an original Harlow band member from New York’s East Harlem barrio. As a result, “Abran Paso” is a self-defining and empowering creed of cultural independence: bold and arrogant while similarly spiritual, sensitive and caring.
Aurora Flores (label)
We are happy to offer the new digitally remastered reissues from the classic salsa label, Fania. Brought to you by Codigo, which, over time, will be reissuing the entire catalog with improved sound and superb liner notes too - some of which are written by Descarga.com's own virtually resident scholar, John Child.
Many of these new reissues have been remastered by Jon Fausty or Bob Katz. (BP, 2011-05-07)
Song titles include:
Abran Paso 3:29
Donde Llevas El Son 5:03
Se Casa La Rumba 3:53
Abandonada Fue 6:13
Vengo Virao 5:58
Oigan Bien Mi Guaguanco 4:29
Ayer Me Entere 3:57
Rise Up 4:43
Dolor Y Amor 3:57
Musicians include:
Larry Harlow Piano
Phil Newsum Trimbales
Manny Oquendo Bogo
Frankie Rodriguez Congas
Larry Spencer Trumpet
Ralph Castrello Trumpet
Lew Kahn Trombone
Leopoldo Pineda Trombone
Yomo Toro Tres
Joe Santiago Bass
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa: Classic 1960s Or 1970s New York
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