Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound
Sr. Bongó
CD
(Roan 20063),
Released 2006;
Editor's Pick:
Oomph! This one's brimming with swing, brother. Here's a fresh salsa project that will breathe life into any party. What more would you expect from a project led by maestro Roena that includes pianists Willie Sotelo and Papo Lucca? Hows' about heavy hitter timbalero Tito D'Gracia? Or a solid wall of coro made up of Luisito Carrion, Darvel Garcia, and Domingo Quiñonez? Singers Hector Tempo Alomar and Javier Marrero never sounded better: Listen to the drive on the Eric Figueroa composition "Tin Tin Ton Ton" — *the* jewel in the crown, in this listener's opinion, or the fiery track "Abre Tu Corazón." The material here feels totally vital and essential. Includes two versions of the killer tribute "Por Siempre Anibal" (Anibal Vázquez) — one of them being a brilliant Puente-esque big band version with guests Cachete Maldonado, Tommy Villariny, Angie Machado and many others. Legendary Roena himself is in top form here, and his performance on Sr. Bongó would draw the respect and awe of bongoceros of any age.
This is the real deal, folks. Salsa the way it ought to be. A big DJ Aljert, and a must-have: Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2006-08-03)
Song titles include:
Sr. Bongo
No Dejes Marrero
Cantar Con Un Amigo
Tin Tin Ton Ton
Deja Que Te Toque Roberto
Abre Tu Corazon
Canto A La Amistad
Por Siempre Anibal
Sin Rencor
Por Siempre Anibal (Big Band)
Musicians include:
Roberto Roena Bongo y campana
Victor Calderon Congas
Tito D'Gracia Timbales
Pedro Perez Bajo
Angie Machado Trompeta
Cusi Castillo Trompeta
Luis Aquino Trompeta
Miguel Rodriguez Sax & flauta
Moises Cancel Trombon
Willie Sotelo Piano
Enrique "Papo" Lucca Piano
Pichie Perez Gurios y maracas
Hector Tempo Alomar Cantante
Javier Marrero Cantante
Luisito Carrion, Darvel Garcia, Domingo Quiñonez Coros
Musicos Invitados: Big Band "Por Siempre Anibal"; Luis Aquino-1ra Trompeta;Jan Duclerc-2nd Trompeta; Tommy Villariny-3ra Trompet;Angie Machado-4ta Trompeta; Rafi Torres 1ra Trombon; Toñito Vazquez-2nd Trombon; Jorge Diaz-3rd Trombon; Moises Nogueras- Trom
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
=> Puerto Rico
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