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Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars 2
Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars
Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars 2
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music
 
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The Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars is a once-in-a-lifetime group that performed for one sweaty night on January 7, 2000. The gig marked the 10th anniversary of DJ Jose Rizo's popular "Jazz on the Latin Side" radio show, ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars
Title: Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars 2
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Cubop Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Re-Release Date: 1/16/2001
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 780661503026

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The Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars is a once-in-a-lifetime group that performed for one sweaty night on January 7, 2000. The gig marked the 10th anniversary of DJ Jose Rizo's popular "Jazz on the Latin Side" radio show, broadcast on Los Angeles jazz station KLON. Rather than just assembling the cream of L.A.'s Latin jazz scene and turning them loose for the night, Rizo actually brought everyone together for rehearsals to learn a bunch of his original tunes, as well as some well-chosen covers. And what a band it is: Poncho Sanchez, Francisco Aguabella, Justo Almario, and many others. Their extra effort in preparing so well for this gig shows through brightly in these tight performances, where the horn charts have punch and the rhythms are lean and uncluttered. When the band stretches out for a 20-minute version of "McKibbon Walks the Talk" (named after bassist Al's last name), they truly reveal their talent--as well-schooled as any jazzmen, these Latinaires have the chops to turn the tune inside out without ever losing their way. The second volume of material from this night, this chapter is just as compelling as the first. --Tad Hendrickson

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Orchestral Salsa
01/31/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I first got wind of this Jazz on the Latin Side CD listening to KUOW-Seattle's Voz Latina radio show (Sunday nights 7-9 p.m. at 94.9 on your FM dial), when host Lisa Levy played Joe Rizo's "Descarga de Borgers." I was transported, transformed, transmogrified by this rich, complex, almost orchestral instrumental salsa piece. I'm a salsa dancer, and I heard this in my car; I practically had to pull over I was so moved by the rythms. The "Jazz on the Latin Side" track is similar, but not quite as rich and complex, still very dance-able; "Presentimiento" is more like a cumbia tune, with an easy-to-follow rythm and vocals. "What if..." sounds like Tito Puente -- lots of percussion, plenty of fun. If you love salsa, add this to your collection, if only for "Descarga de Borgers.""