3d Ritmo De Vida
Que Siga La Rumba
CD
(Gotham Music 5822),
Released 2008;
Editor's Pick:
***Best of 2008 Editors Pick Award***
Just in! Wow, what a pristine, highly swinging salsa project — the second release by percussionist Michael Tate's 3D orchestra. With a pan-caribbean feel and jazzy flavor, Tate sets out to define himself differently from the commercial pop salsa mold. And, on Que Siga La Rumba, he went all out and surrounded himself with this city's best talent. The singers are none other than Herman Olivera, Willie Torres, Jerry Lopez, Chris Hierro, and, for some added ooph, coroista Ray Viera. They're are backed by guys like pianists Ricky Gonzalez and Lenny Underwood, bassists Ruben Rodriguez and Leo Traversa, percussionists José "Chembo" Corniel, Chino Nuñez, and los metales con fuerza: Ozzie Melendez, Raul Agraz and Ray Vega. A big nod to Chris Amelar for his eloquent tres-like guitar work — it feels just right. This, folks, is salsa like one used to be able to find on any given night in New York City: direct, funky, and without pretense. I like the swanky, boogaloo flavored, "Son Montuno Pa' Dos" — offered in both Spanish and English. There're also two versions of the powerfully moving ballad "Vente Conmigo" — one sung by Jerry Lopez and the other by Herman Olivera. The musicians demonstrate just what their instruments are capable of on the pure Latin jazz track "En La Calle" — a percussive showcase. Here's essential, modern Latin music for both the dancers and listeners. Kudos to Tate and 3D for keeping the flame burning bright.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2008-10-28)
Song titles include:
Mi Amor Eterno 5:18
Son Montuno Pa' Dos (Spanish) 4:09
Vete 5:13
Las Cosas Cambiaran 4:22
Vente Conmigo (Jerry Lopez) 5:06
Oyelo 4:20
Cuando Te Veo 4:16
Que Siga La Rumba 4:04
No Lo Busques Mas 4:32
En La Calle 52 4:44
Baila Para Mi 4:29
Son Montuno Para Dos (English) 4:34
Vente Conmigo (Herman Olivera) 5:12
Musicians include:
Michael Tate Drumset, percussion
Chris Amelar Guitars
Lenny Underwood Piano
Ray Chew Piano
Leo Traversa Bass
Ruben Rodriguez Bass
Ozzie Melendez Horns
Raul Agraz Horns
Ray Vega Horns
José Chembo Corniel Percusion
Chino Nuñez Percusion
Myra Casales Percusion
Ricky Gonzalez Percusion
Herman Olivera Lead vocals, coro
Willie Torres Lead vocals, coro
Jerry Lopez Lead vocals
Chris Hierro Vocals, rap
Ray Viera Coro
Bonny B Rap
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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