Larry Harlow
Latin Legends Of Fania: 40th Anniversary Live Concert DVD
DVD
(Image Entertainment 3770),
Released 2007;
Editor's Pick:
Attention all Fania fans: Here's a terrific live DVD performance of pure, undiluted, classic salsa pleasure. The lucky folks who attended the packed Tabernacle performance space in Atanta, GA witnessed the crystallization of the salsa spirit with the unabashed Fania patriarch Larry Harlow at the helm to celebrate the pivotal salsa label’s 40th anniversary. Harlow and his Latin Legends crew burned through a repertory of classic crowd pleasers like “La Loteria”, “Señor Sereno”, “La Catera”, “Quitate Tú”, “Quitate La Mascara” and, in tribute to Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez, a killer “Azuquita Pa’ Ti”. And what a crew was present: cuatro legend Yomo Toro (how fortunate we are to have this guy in the world), Lewis Kahn, Andy Harlow, Ray Vega, Richie Viruet, Pete Rodriguez Jr., percussionists Chembo Corniel, Louie Bauzó, Nicky Marrero and Bobby Sanabria (who perform an explosive percussive composition called “Thunder Drums” where each of these veterans take diamond-crushing solos) — and others. There’s a simply amazing scene when violin virtuoso Alfredo De La Fé makes he way through the jammed standing audience soloing during the song “Manuela”. A classic moment thankfully documented for future generations to see and hear. Did I mention the singers? Adalberto Santiago, Junior Gonzalez, Frankie Vazquez and Emo Luciano are up front and handle the material con fuerza y respecto. The show was well produced and features excellent photography: 95 minutes plus bonus material, too.
A salsa collector’s must-have DVD. Highly Recommended.
Also available as a CD (BP, 2007-05-15)
Song titles include:
Latin Legends
La Loteria
Señor Sereno
Azuquita Pa' Ti
Manuela
Caridad
Quitate La Mascara
Thunder Drums
Mañoño
La Cartera
Quitate Tú
Latino
Musicians include:
Adalberto Santiago Vocalist
Junior Gonzalez Vocalist
Frankie Vazquez Vocalist
Emo Luciano Vocalist
Yomo Toro Cuatro
Nicky Marrero Timbales
Alfredo De La Fe Violin
Lewis Kahn Violin
Andy Harlow Flauta
Larry Harlow Piano / keyboads
Bobby Sanabria Drummer/Percussionist
Louie Bauzo Percussion
Chembo Corniel Congas
Bernie Miñoso Bass
Joe Fiedler Trombone
Ray Vega Trumpet
Marc Gollehon
Richie Viruet Trumpet
Pete Rodriguez, Jr.
Category: Dvd
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