Cubanoson
Recordando A Cuba... Papo Ortega Presents: Cubanoson
CD
(Cubanoson Productions 001),
Released 2006;
Editor's Pick:
Nice! An unexpected, all embracing, son-salsa release in the style of the best classic SAR recordings. In fact, most of the arrangements here are done by Manolo Albo, one of the originators (Along with Roberto Torres and Sergio Bofil) of the SAR dynasty. The brainchild of pianist-singer Leonel "Papo" Ortega, Cubanoson sports deep rich tres driven grooves (Junior Rivera) fronted by seasoned singers who know what they're doing: Ernest "Chico" Alvarez, another SAR star, and the legendary Ronnie Baro (Africando, SonSublime, Broadway, Barretto etc.) who here revives the classic "Monsieur Jose" — remember that from the recently reissued classic Sonido Solido?
"Papo" Ortega can spin a fine, inviting, montuno, and sports a just-right vocal timber to fit right in with his other first-line singers. Cubanoson has all the elements of the best old school dance material, and is earmarked to become a classic. With percussionist Luisito Quintero. bassist Willie Cintron, trumpeter and musical director Roberto Rodríguez and others who help to make this one a very special acquisition.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2006-07-11)
Song titles include:
Cubanoson 4:46
Monsieur Jose 4:33
Recordando A Cuba 5:23
En La Campiña 4:51
No Te Preocupes 4:28
Que Mala Suerte 5:02
Guajiro Soy 4:55
Son Bailadores 5:03
Mujeres De Mayari 4:54
Lagrimas Negras 4:53
Musicians include:
Leonel "Papo" Ortega Leader, pianist, lead vocals
Roberto Rodriguez Lead trumpet and musical director
Luisito Quintero Percussion
Junior Rivera Tres guitar
Willie Cintron Bass
Ernest "Chico" Alvarez Lead vocals 1 & 5; duet 3, 8, 9, 10 and coros
Hiram Remon Chorus
Ronnie Baro French voice and chorus track 2
Oscar Oñoz Second trumpet
Alexis Llerena Trombone
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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