Henry Brun & The Latin Playerz
Spiritual Awakenings
CD
(Pulsar Records 20082),
Released 2004;
Editor's Pick:
Direct from San Antonio, Texas, percussionist Henry Brun has produced a rich, groove-driven Latin jazz project. Many of these tracks swing hard, like "El Tren De Bernardo," a spin on "Take The A Train."
Terrific vocals by Judi Deleon, who lends an R&B feel to several numbers on this project. To clear the palette, the songs are spaced by interludes of traditional folkloric or religious percussion riffs, clearly displaying Mr. Brun's capacity as a top notch conguero. One of my personal favorites, "Coquetona," is performed con mucho sabor. The CD closes with Chick Corea's "Got A Match?" which features the sizzling organ of Benjamin Irom
Special guest: timbalero Victor Rendón.
Highly recommended.
(BP, 2004-06-21)
Song titles include:
Two Hearts 3:05
Bomba (Interlude) 0:46
El Tren De Bernardo 5:43
Plena (Interlude) 0:50
Stirring My Emotions 5:06
Yambu (Interlude) 0:47
Coquetona 3:52
Guaguancó - (Interlude) 1:02
Gente Del Rio 10:05
Mozambique (Interlude) 0:49
Con Mi Ritmo 5:37
Abakua (Interlude) 0:34
The Great Chase 4:17
Pilon (Interlude) 0:27
Rumba De San Anton 4:38
Ritmo Pa' Ca' 0:34
Caravan 7:54
Elegua (Interlude) 0:31
Got A Match? 2:21
Musicians include:
Henry Brun Leader, conga, bongo, timbal, hand cowbell, oconcolo, junior congas, clave, maracas, guiro, ganza, pratinelas, pandeiro, agogo bells, shekere, cua, softshake, triangle, vibra slap, bar chimes, pin chimes, cabasa, goat claws, caxixi, tambourines, jingle st
Benjamin "Ben" Irom Piano, organ
Angelo Stokes Drums
Pedro "Pete" Ojeda Electric bass
Gabriel "Gabe" Pintor Alto and tenor saxophones
Adalberto "Al" Gomez Jr. Trumpet, flugelhorn
Randall "Randy" Zimmerman Trombone
Judi Deleon Lead vocals, background vocals
Invited Guests: Victor Rendon Timbal, drums, itotele, iya, conga
Yasuyo Kimura Conga, agogo bell
Richard Hilms Cuica, triangle, vibra slap, kokiriko, pod rottle, hindu bells, zurdo
Andrew "Andy" Langham Keyboards
Juan "Rafa" Alcala Piano
Travis Davis Piano
John Mills Tenor, soprano and baritone saxophones, flute
Brandon Rivas Acoustic bass
Hamilton Price Acoustic bass
Humberto "Bert" Sanchez Drums
Robert "Bert" Ybarra Electric guitar "Gente del rio"
Category: Latin Jazz
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