Alberto Caicedo
La Voz De Colombia - Gerardo Rosales Presents: Alberto Caicedo
Import
CD
(Walboomers 036),
Released 2006;
Editor's Pick:
Alberto Caicedo's debut salsa release as a leader is a tremendous effort that pays off big right from the opening track, the Gerardo Rosales composition "La Voz De Colombia." It's a fiery dance number in which the singer proclaims "Por que yo soy tu voz... Yo Soy Tu Voz." And he seems to mean it. This is an all-embracing project that commands respect not only for the singer's formidable abilities, but also for its lofty production standards. The level of musicianship here is top-drawer, and Caicedo's not afraid to think outside the box. Whether it's the timba-tinged "Este Amor Me Mata" or the use of Ulrich de Jesús' electric guitar which adds additional power to "Un Poquito de Amor" or the Jamaican spiced "El Suavecito." Most of the compositions are original, penned by either Caicedo or the Venezuelan bandleader and percussionist, maestro Gerardo Rosales. Rosales' own band, the respected Netherlands based Charanga La Crisis, are welcomed guests on two two tracks: Caicedo's interpretations of two killer classic covers Grupo Niche's "Cali Pachanguero" and "La Vida Es Un Carnaval," the sizzling track made popular by La Reina, Celia Cruz.
This salsero has his scope set on big things. And from the sound of "La Voz De Colombia," he's off to a fine start. This is a classy salsa project with style, power and extra integrity.
Very Highly Recommended.
(BP, 2006-08-28)
Song titles include:
La Voz De Colombia 3:30
Este Amor Me Mata 5:46
La Melodia 5:15
Un Poquito De Amor 4:55
A Mi Pais 4:20
Colombia Te Canto 3:26
Cancion De Amor 3:30
Un Parque Para Jugar 3:44
El Suavecito 4:03
Vete Soledad 4:35
Cali Pachanguero 5:44
La Vida Es Un Carnaval 4:21
Musicians include:
Alberto Caicedo Lead vocal, chorus; piano on track 5
Gerardo Rosales Congas, bongo, timbales, guiro, maracas, cajon, percussion
Marc Bischoff Piano on track 1,2,3,7,9
Thomas Bottchner Piano on track 4,6,8,10,11,12
Leslie Lopez Bass
Nicole Zabala Trombone
Santiago Cañada Trombone
Nando Vanin Coros
Fabian Nordase Coros
Astrid "La Holandesa" Coros on track 6,8,12
Sandra Mosquera (Mildras Queen) Rap singer on track 9
Janiro Eisden (Basic One) Rap singer on track 9
Elena Gonzalez (Charanga La Crisis) Flute on track 6,11,12
Laura Valenzuela (Charanga La Crisis) Viola on track 6,11,12
Claudia Valenzuela (Charanga La Crisis) Violin on track 6,11,12
Juan Carlos "Bulu" Viloria (Charanga La Crisis) Bongo on track 8,12
Daniel Patriasz (Charanga La Crisis) Chorus on track 6,8,12
Michael Simon Trumpet solo on track 2,10
Ulrich De Jesus Guitar on track 4
Michael Lampe Drums on track 9
Category: Salsa/Son
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