New Swing Sextet
Back On The Streets - A Taste Of Spanish Harlem, Vol. 2
CD
(Fania/Universal 130 400),
Released 2008;
Editor's Pick:
Wow! The New Swing Sextet is back — after 38 years — with a salsa project that would surpass even unreasonably high expectations. It's a deeply swinging, vibes-based, dance record that, for a band who last recorded in 1970, is a pretty amazing feat. The sextet is back, and is a living, breathing, monster that is ready to show how it's done. Ironically (or maybe not) there's even a track called "The Monster" written by vibes player George Rodriguez, that cracks the salsa floodgates and lets the beast free. Timbalero Tomas Martin Lopez should be locked up — this boy is dangerous. Listen to singer Jose "Cheo" Medina's take on "Bobo Tu Te Quedaras," the pristine Jesus Santiago composition. It's what puts the "classic" in classic salsa. And while, lately, there have been quite a few bands that have resuscitated Fania gems, the spin these guys do on "El Ratón," with a little help by Mr. Bootz Wollinson (Alejandro Rodriguez), is radio-ready salsa poetry. And the slow-boil of "Ay Cariño," the iconic track that Santitos Colón made famous for Tito Puente, is pure soul-packed sabor. Encouraged by DJ Henry Knowles and produced by singer Willy Torres, the New Swing Sextet is an undeniable force to be reckoned with. The truth is, they never sounded better. The years have done nothing but distill their salsa and add a deep, rich, patina to their sound. Zero filler. A big DJ Alert and... boom!
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2008-06-30)
Song titles include:
Che Che 5:25
Bobo Tu Te Quedaras 5:36
El Ratón 4:01
Sarandonga 4:01
El El Balcón 7:01
The Monster 5:00
Amor Jibaro 6:16
Ay Cariño 4:36
El Bongo 5:25
Flight 4:12
El Tiroteo 3:20
Monta Mi Caballito 4:11
Musicians include:
Angel Justiniano Congas, vocals
Harry Justiniano Bass, vocals
Tomas Martin Lopez Timbales, bongos, bata, vocals
Joseph Mannozzi, Jr. Piano
Jose "Cheo" Medina Lead vocals
Hector Ortiz Timbales and bongos
George Rodriguez Vibraphone and vocals
Joseph Mannozzi III Percussion
Willy Torres Percussion
Alejandro Rodriguez aka Mr. Bootz Wollinson Hip-hop verse, rap
Category: Salsa/Son
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