Ray Martinez
Alto Nivel - Ray Martinez Y Sabor Criollo
CD
(Tropical Note/TNP 818495),
Released 2007;
Editor's Pick:
Pristine new salsa release by respected bassist Ray Martinez. Ray has been relied upon by the likes of Ray Barretto, Son Café, Mongo Santamaria, Son Boricua, Direct Latin Influence, and Ricardo Lemvo. This guy has been around the block a few times. On Alto Nivel, Ray peppers original material with compositions by Rubén Blades ("Amor Pa' Que"), J.P. Torres ("Sonero Con Clave") and Charlie Palmieri ("Mambo Show"). This is a serious powerhouse, folks, and he's got some tough players to boot: Ralphy Irizarry on timbal, Edwin Sánchez on piano, trumpeters Peter Nater, Richie Viruet and many others. Great job by singer Renzo Padilla, who is backed by a coro section featuring Ray Viera and Jorge Maldnado. Some top guests appear: Oscar Hernández, Richie Flores, Luis Rodríguez and more.
DJ Alert, and Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2007-03-14)
Song titles include:
La Diosa 5:10
Amor Pa' Que 4:33
Fantasia 5:14
Nuestra Musica 5:48
Ella 4:36
Sonero Y Clave 4:53
Mujer Perjura 6:57
Los Curiosos 4:54
Mambo Show 4:30
Vecinita 3:59
Musicians include:
Ray Martinez Leader, musical director, bass
Edwin Sanchez Piano
Richie Viruet Trumpets
Pete Nater Trumpets
Guido Gonzalez Trumpets
Ralph Irizarry Timbal
Ray Colon Bongo
Walter Reyes Congas
Renzo Padilla Lead vocals
Ray Viera, Ray Martinez, Jorge Maldonado Coros
Special Guests: Oscar Hernandez Piano
Igor Atalita Piano
Luis Rodriguez Tres guitar
Ali Bello Violin
Fresco Rap
Wendy Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Nataly Lopez, Cassondra Handman, Julissa Lee Coros
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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