Grupo Decision
Pa' Que Gozen
CD
(NT Productions 15362),
Released 2008;
Editor's Pick:
A thoroughly enjoyable homestyle salsa dura album from bassist Nelson Torres. No-nonsense double trombone attack, upfront and meaty bass, hypnotic piano, and thankfully, a tres that can actually be heard (many albums seem to leave the tres way down in the mix these days). The arrangements call to mind golden 70’s era “garage” burners from small label groups like Brooklyn Sounds or Wayne Gorbea. Some of the vocals sound like they were recorded in a living room, which I love – this record has cojones. Though the album starts with the millionth cover of that old warhorse "Anacaona," with other chestnuts like "Mango Mangue" and "Plante Bandera" to boot, these classics are well done here, and the originals are nice too. Standouts are two jams sung primarily by Spanish Harlem Orchestra vocalist Willy Torres, who has a warm and authentic style: the infectious party tune “Las Muchachas” and Willy’s own salsa brava composition, “Llegaron Los Cantantes” (a hot musical throw-down between soneros). Support your local independent productions, and grab this heartfelt and honest recording today.
Highly Recommended. (Pablo Yglesias, 2008-04-13)
Song titles include:
Anacaona 4:52
Cerca De Ti 4:43
Las Muchachas 4:41
Llegaron Los Cantantes 5:23
Mango Mangue 4:39
Mariana 3:57
Plante Bandera 4:55
Rumba 4:10
Señora Ley 4:32
Musicians include:
Nelson Torres Bass/Leader
Luis Cruz Jr. Bongo/Musical director
Jose (Cheo) Olivera Piano
Willie Torres Timbale
Winston Clemente Congas
Mark Miller Trombone
Marshall Jilkes Trombone
Carlos Jepes Cantante y coro
Angel Ocasio Cantante y coro
Artistas Invitados: Joe Fiedler Trombone
Diego Lopez Timbales
Willy Torres Congas y percusion menor
Juan Rodriguez Bongo
Luis "Cillio" Rodriguez Tres
Alex Casanova Cantante
Rolando De Los Reyes Cantante
Nelson Gonzalez Cantante
Eric Mauricio Herrera Bata
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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