Ochún
En El Año De Ochún
CD
(Ochun Music 61072),
Released 2006;
Editor's Pick:
Wow, what pure salsa pleasure we've got here! The opening track, "La Esquína De Galiano (A Bailar Con Rita)" will embrace you with its almost jarring musical integrity. I was delighted to discover that they've included an extended version of this title as the last track. But "La Equína..." is not the only great track on El Año De Ochún. Far from it. This is Ochún's second release, and this New York orchestra is really coming into its own: clearly dedicated students of the great Afro-Cuban traditions. These are well-worked, rich, multi-layered compositions that speak volumes about the earnestness and depth of the musicians as well as the ingenuity of arranger Pablo Moya. This is a first class project that should not be missed. It's not the fastest, hottest, hippest or whatever. Ochún does not seem to be interested in any of those labels. This band is so soulful that even the one bolero, "Un Beso Y Un Adios," rang true and nearly conjured a tear from this jaded listener. And what a lush, moving version of the charanga classic "Camagüey." It's just gorgeous.
Great job by vocalist Miguel Garcia. Also kudos to pianist-vocalist Paul Armstrong, conguero/timbalero Gabriel (Chinchilita) Machado, sax and flute player Ocavio Ponce, bassists Gregg August and Guillermo Edgehill and many others. Guests include Oriente Lopez and Mauricio Smith Jr., Meilana McLean Gillard and others.
Note to up-and-coming bands out there: Study this CD hard. It's a gem.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2006-06-27)
Song titles include:
La Esquína De Galiano (A Bailar Con Rita) 4:28
Que Linda Va 3:46
Parque San Jose 4:04
Candil De La Calle 4:56
Locura De Amor 4:31
Guajira Natural 3:51
Un Beso Y Un Adios 4:11
Largo De Pantalón 3:22
La Gloria De Me Vida 4:19
Camaguey 7:44
Ochún Ochún 6:03
La Esquína De Galaiano (A Bailar Con Rita) (extended) 7:05
Musicians include:
Miguel Garcia Vocals
Paul Armstrong Piano and vocals
Pablo Moya Tres and vocals on cuts 4 & 11
Gabriel (Chinchilita) Machado Congas, timbales and vocals
Gregg August Bass
Nestor Villar Percussion
John Hines Trumpet
Marshall Gilkes Trombone
Ocavio Ponce Saxophone and flute
Guillermo Edgehill Bass on cuts 1, 10 & 12
Albert Leusink Trumpet on cuts 1, 10 & 12
Andy Hunter Trombone on cuts 1, 10 & 12
Guest Artists: Meilana McLean Gillard Saxophone on cuts 1,10 & 12
Oriente Lopez Flute on cut 10
Mauricio Smith Jr. Flute on cut 11
Eddie Venegas Violin on cut 10
Hillary Mercer Viola on cut 10
Jennifer Vincent Cello on cut 10
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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