Latin Soul

February 7 - Show #105

2012-02-07T23:01:00.001-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

We got Latin soul – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Kool It –Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

It’s not what you say – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves –Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampi Soul

Tighten up – Al Escobar & His Orchestra – Compilation Kool It –Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Descarga A&J – J. Rodríguez & A. René Orchestra – Louie’s Grooves –Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampi Soul

Woody’n you – Dizzy Gillespie & Sabú Martínez – Sabu’s Jazz Espagnole – Vampi Soul

Bemba ‘e cuchara – Cachao – Master Sessions Volume II – Sony

Listen here/Cold duck theme – Poncho Sánchez – Latin Soul – Concord Picante

Route 66 – Bebo Valdés Trío, con Cachao, Patato Valdés & Paquito D’Rivera – El Arte del Sabor – Blue Note

Introducción, Llamerito y Tango/Bolivia – Gato Barbieri – Compilation Calle 54 –Music from the Miramax Motion Picture – Blue Note

Earth dance – Jerry González & The Port Apache Band – Compilation Calle 54 –Music from the Miramax Motion Picture – Blue Note

Spain – Michel Camilo y Tomatito – Spain – Polygram

Stone flower – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Stone Flower – Legacy/Sony

Wave – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Wave – A&M Records

Samba do avião – Miguel de León – Postcards from Rio – Self-produced: migueldeleon.net

Xuertnom – Projecto 3 – Compilation Café do Brasil –A Pure Blend of Cool Brazilian Music – Union Square Music

Dreamworld: Marco de Canaveses – David Byrne + Caetano Veloso – Onda Sonora –Red Hot + Lisbon – The Red Hot Organization

Rio de Janeiro Blue – Mario Biondi and the High Five Quintet – Handful of Soul – Schema Records

Samba diferente – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World – Vampi Soul

Hailwa Yange Oike Mbela – Filipe mukenga + Underground Sound of Lisbon – Onda Sonora –Red Hot + Lisbon – The Red Hot Organization

Veja o sol (Spiritual South remix) – A Bossa Electrica – Compilation Latin Vibes: Club Selection – Kynkysweet

January 31 - Show #104

2012-01-31T23:01:00.000-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Trinidad – Willie Bobo – Compilation Latino Blue – Blue Note

Latin Fever – Jack Costanzo – Compilation Latino Blue – Blue Note

Afrodisia – Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban – Blue Note

African fantasy – Bobby Montez – Compilation Latino Blue – Blue Note

Tin tin deo – Clark Terry & Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

La bruja negra – Joe Torres – Compilation Latino Blue – Blue Note

De coco y anis – Cortijo y su combo – Experimental Latin Jazz - MP

Condiciones que existen – Eddie Palmieri – Experimental Latin Jazz – MP

Soul drummers – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

Camel walk – The Latinaires – El Barrio -The Bad Boogaloo Nuyorican Sounds 1966/1970 – Fania

Namesake – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

Come fly with me – Dave Valentin – Come Fly with Me – High Note Records

Mambo influenciado – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – Mambo Influenciado – Cagoot Records

Soleares – Pedro Iturralde – Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y 2 – Hispavox

El llanto de la lluvia – Diego Amador – Piano Jondo – Milestone Records/Nuevos Medios

Verdad amarga – Martirio – Mucho Corazón – Sunnyside

Cuatro vidas – Eydie Gormé y Los Panchos – Compilation El Canto de las Sirenas – Time-Life

El tiempo que te quede libre – María Dolores Pradera – Compilation El Canto de las Sirenas – Time-Life

Mucho corazón – Amalia Vázquez con el Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán – Compilation El Canto de las Sirenas – Time-Life

Mas que nada – Rubin Mitchell – Compilation Bossa Nova Ville -Ultra Lounge Series – Capitol Records

Misirlou – Laurindo Almeida and the Bossa Nova All Stars – Compilation Bossa Nova Ville -Ultra Lounge Series – Capitol Records

Wave – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Wave – A&M Records

January 3, 2012 - Show #103

2012-01-03T23:01:00.003-06:00

First show in 2012!

From Latin Soul, have a great new year 2012!

Theme: Chin Chon Chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Latin Soul, Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Latin thing – Benítez – Compilation Playtime-LatinSoul Bogaloo – HI&Fly Records

Mess around – Orquesta Harlow & Ismael Miranda – Compilation Latin Soul, Descarga &
Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Contract back – The innovator – Compilation Playtime-LatinSoul Bogaloo – HI&Fly Records

Grazin’ in the grass – Orquesta Halow & Ismael Miranda – Compilation Playtime-LatinSoul Bogaloo – HI&Fly Records

Latin Soul square dance – Joe Bataan with Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampi Soul

Jose Outside – Mongo Santamaría – Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo – Warner Jazz/Atlantic

The honeydripper – Herbie Mann – Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo – Warner Jazz/Atlantic

De coco y anís – Cortijo y su combo – Experimental Latin Jazz – MP

Condiciones que existen – Eddie Palmieri – Experimental Latin Jazz – MP

Nardis – Caribbean Jazz Project – Mosaic – Concord Picante

The Ouzo bossa nova – Laura Dreyer – Free Flying Bird – Premium Latin Music/Sony Music Latin

Paixão Louca – Laura Dreyer – Free Flying Bird – Premium Latin Music/Sony Music Latin

Toda menina baiana – Gilberto Gil – Realce – WEA Latina

Deve ser amor – Vinicíus de Moraes & Odette Lara – Vinícius + Odette Lara – PolyGram

Tambén quem mandou – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Living Music

Samba dees days – Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd – Jazz Samba – Verve

Lágrimas de amor – Vinicius Cantuária & Bill Frisell – Lágrimas Mexicanas – Eone Music

Maria Moita – Rosalia de Souza – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Session – Comfort Sounds

Sol tapado – Thievery Corporation – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Session – Comfort
Sounds

Bossa per due – Nicola Conte – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Session – Comfort Sounds

December 20 - Show #102 - Christmas Special Edition 2011!

2011-12-20T22:51:00.004-06:00

Christmas Special edition 2011!

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Santa is coming to town – Mambo Zombies – South-Side Christmas – Self-edited: www.MamboZombies.com

White Christmas – Ed Calle and Dan Warner – Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas – Concord Records

Sleigh ride – Caribbean Jazz Project – Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas – Concord Records

Feliz Navidad – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

La canción del tamborilero – Raphael – Compilation 30 Aniversario 1961-1991 – Capitol/EMI

Deck the Halls (Cuba) – Cuba L. A. – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Le llaman Jesús – Raphael – Compilation 30 Aniversario 1961-1991 – Capitol/EMI

Venid Fieles Todos (Cuba) – Liuba Maria Hevia – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Paz En La Tierra (Joy To The World) (Cuba) – Ramon F. Veloz Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Joy to the world – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Christmas time is here – Mambo Zombies – South-Side Christmas – Self-edited: www.MamboZombies.com

Santa baby – Sheila E. – Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas – Concord Records

Have yourself a merry little Christmas – Poncho Sánchez – Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas – Concord Records

Aguinaldo Jíbaro (Puerto Rico) – Pepe Castillo – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Diciembre – Los Embajadores Vallenatos – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

White Christmas (France) – Los Reyes – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Hark! – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Cha cha all the way – The Capitol Orchestra – Ultra Lounge Christmas Cocktails, Part One – Capitol

Little drummer boy – Mambo Zombies – South-Side Christmas – Self-edited: www.MamboZombies.com

Jingle bells – Ed Calle, Arturo Sandoval and Jim Gansor – Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas – Concord Records

Feliz Navidad – Pete Escovedo and Ray Obiedo – Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas – Concord Records

Latin Soul celebrates the festive spirit of the season tonight. The themes aired tonight are Christmas classics in a Latin jazz mood. Hope you enjoy!

In the studio, there is a guest tonight celebrating the family spirit of these holidays as well. In the pictures you may see to don Francisco Hervás Álvarez, no other than my father! He accompanied in the studio and was happy to comment on the music and to wish merry christmas and a happy new year to everyone.

Don Francisco Hervás Álvarez, guest of Latin Soul tonight.

Don Francisco, father of host David Hervás, experiencing the control board.

Father and son, at the Special Christmas edition.

From Latin Soul, feliz navidad y próspero año 2012!

December 6 - Show #101

2011-12-06T22:58:00.003-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

I dig rhythm – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves – Vampi Soul

Crazy lady – Mongo Santamaría – Fuego – VAYA/Fania Records

Fat papa’s descarga – Charlie Palmieri & Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves – Vampi Soul

Perdido – Candido – Compilation From Latin… to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Boo-go-loo – Les McCann – Bucket O’Grease – Limelight

It’s not unusual – Willie Bobo – Spanish Grease – Verve

El cumbanchero – Mark Weinstein – El Cumbanchero – Jazzheads

El cumbanchero – Sabu & Arsenio Rodríguez – Palo Congo – Blue Note

Rhapsody in blue – Chucho Valdés – Briyumba Palo Congo – Blue Note

Contagio – Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Compilation Afro-Cuban Jazz Now – Blue Note

Cielito lindo – Dave Brubeck Quartet – Bravo! Brubeck! – Legacy/Sony

Take five – Tito Puente – Compilation Latin Jazz – Concord Greece

Brasilia – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy Records

Amorous flower – Altamiro Carrilho – Winds of Brazil (um sopro de brasil) –
Núcleo Contemporãneo

Mulatas, etc, and all – Paulo Mora – Winds of Brazil (um sopro de brasil) – Núcleo Contemporãneo

Sunset star – Vinícius Dorin – Winds of Brazil (um sopro de brasil) – Núcleo Contemporãneo

La brisa da vida – Favela 5 – Latin Vibes: Club Selection – Kynky Sweet

Brazil nuts – Alex Valentín – Latin Vibes: Club Selection – Kynky Sweet

Highlights of the show:

The Brazilian set from tonight Latin Soul edition has shined, but Vince Guaraldi’s Brazilian inspired tune “Brasilia” has shined all over. Next, you may read a review on Vince Guaraldi’s album “The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi” taken from the Concord Music Group website.

Vince Guaraldi had provided a healthy display of his Latin side during three years in Cal Tjader's band, so he did more than just add the obligatory congas and timbales to his trio on this album. He contracted arranger Jack Weeks to provide scores for a string quartet that capture what Guaraldi described as "that real Villa-Lobos sound," which proves most effective on "Star Song" and the Henry Mancini staple "Mr. Lucky." There is also a healthy portion of bossa nova, reflecting the pianist's commercial success with his recording of the score from Black Orpheus, and an imaginative cover of Nat Adderley's "Work Song." All are brought to life by Guaraldi's no-nonsense approach, while four original compositions presage his impending success in writing music for the Peanuts television specials. Line up with Eddie Duran, Fred Marshall, Jerry Granelli, Bill Fitch, Benny Velarde, plus string quartet. From Concord Music Group website.

November 22 - Show #100

2011-11-22T22:59:00.001-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow - Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Soul drummers – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

Soul guajijra – Herbie Mann – My Kinda Groove - Atlantic

Oye como va – Bobby Hutcherson – Montara – Blue Note

La mulata rumbera – Mark Weinstein – El Cumbanchero - Jazzheads

Eight o’clock blues – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

Afro green – Caribbean Jazz Project – Mosaic – Concord Picante

Cherokee – Kristina – Offshore Echoes – Patois Records

Se le ve – Jeno Somlai – Let It Go – Self-produced album: www.jenosomlai.net

Caragua – Grafitti – Grafitti – Self-produced album: www.tomgraf.com

Libertango (Tributo a Astor Piazzolla) – Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Again – Decca

Mira Flores – Eddie Palmieri – Listen Here! – Concord Picante

Fiesta – Gato Barbieri – Caliente! – A&M Records

Zambamalato – Kiki Sánchez – El Sonido del Jazz – Afro-Jazz Peruano – TDV Media
Enterteinment

Hay días como hoy – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Jaguar Records

Endivia – Cecilia Alessandra – El Sonido del Jazz – Afro-Jazz Peruano – TDV Media Enterteinment

Bossa per due – Nicola Conte – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Sol tapado – Thievery Corporation – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

November 15 - Show #99

2011-11-22T15:35:00.004-06:00

Latin Soul special edition on Italian song II

Latin Soul dedicated this edition to the second special on Italian popular song today. Luca Morazzano was accompanying me today as guest in the studio introducing and giving information in the songs and the artists in the playlist below. We held a nice music chat for a couple hours talking on classic songwriters, interpreters and great music.

Luca Morazzano, guest in the studio for Latin Soul Italian song special edition II.

Playlist:

Artist-Song

Adriano Celentano – Il tuo bacio e’ come un rock

Adriano Celentano – Io sono un uomo libero

Mina & Celentano – Acqua e sale

Mina – Brava

Mina – Se telefonando

Patty Pravo – La bambola

Etta Scollo – I miei fiori

Domenico Modugno – Piove

Loredana Berte’ – E la luna busso’

Carmen Consoli – Fiori d’arancio

Carmen Consoli – L’ultimo bacio

Rino Gaetano – Gianna

Roy Paci – Up and down

Roy Paci – Malarazza

Arpioni – Ma mi’

Raffaella Carra’ – Tanti auguri

Squillo & Salerno – Siamo donne

Yours truly, David Hervás, host, and Luca Morazzano, guest tonight.

Thanks for listening to Latin Soul on 88.9 KETR!

November 8 - Show #98

2011-11-08T22:58:00.001-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Latin-Soul Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Pata pata – Tito Puente – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

King of Latin Soul – Joey Pastrana – Compilation The Bad Boogaloo Nuyorican Sounds 1966-1970 – Fania

It’s a good feeling (riot) – Joe Bataan – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Eleanor Rigby – Joe Torres – Latino con Soul – Pacific Jazz

What a baby – Joe Cuba Sextet – Bustin’ Out – Tico Records

We got Latin soul – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Kool It -Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless

Chan chan – Compay Segundo et al. – Buena Vista Social Club – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Mali Cuba – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabaté et al. – Afrocubism – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Carmen cubana – Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion – Classics Meets Cuba – Sony

Aguanile – Irakere – The Best of Irakere – Sony

El cumbanchero – Mark Weinstein – El Cumbanchero – Jazzheads

Doña Olga – Mark Weinstein – El Cumbanchero – Jazzheads

Mas que nada – Lani Hall – Brasil Nativo – Windham Hill Jazz

Aula de matematica – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Living Music

Help – Manfredo Fest – Os Sambeatles – Original Roots of Bossa Nova

Yesterday – Manfredo Fest – Os Sambeatles – Original Roots of Bossa Nova

Tacanara – Gonzaguinha – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luakabop

What is this? – Sergio Mendes – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luakabop

No ano que vem – Tania Maria – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul presented a new album release today. Mark Weinstein has a new album out to enjoy. “El Cumbanchero” was offered two tunes back to back today as a sample of the perfect blend of Latin and jazz music. Next, you can read a review on this album.

One year after release of ‘Brazil’, Mark Weinstein presents ‘El Cumbanchero’. If in ‘Brazil’, Mr. Weinstein went over sounds reminiscent to Brazil and doing takes on Tom Jobim’s compositions, in ‘El Cumbanchero’ Mr. Weinstein goes deeply on inspiration by Cuban musical school. His expertise on flute makes this one a wonderful collection where the sound of this instrument blends to perfection with the rest of the ensemble of percussion and brass. Overall, here you may find a collection of tunes that have a relaxing effect on the listener. The outcome is a good sample of Latin jazz with a great approach to the sounds of Cuban traditional “vieja trova”. Tunes keep a melodious and percussive structure giving way to Mr. Weinstein flute solos which involve the listener in a long almost wonderfully minimalistic tune pretty much every theme of the album. The blend of jazz and Latin came to a perfect state in this album.

November 1 - Show #97

2011-11-01T23:00:00.004-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Har-You Percussion Group – Welcome to the party – The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Records

Happy birthday everybody – Ray Barretto – Latino con Soul – Polydor

Maw Latin blues – Louie Vega & Kenny González-Masters at Work – Nuyorican Soul – Mercury/Universal

Boogaloo Lebron – The Lebron Brothers Orchestra – Compilation The Rough Guide to Boogaloo – Rough Guide

Soul limbo – Cándido – Thousand Finger Man – Blue Note

Flootie – New Cool Collective – Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe – Club 802
Records

Siempre me va bien – University of North Texas Latin Jazz Ensemble – En Clave – North Jazz Texas

The big idea – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

St. Ogredol – Caribbean Jazz Project – Mosaic

Musica profissional – The Ipanemas – Afro Bossa – Far Out Recordings

Summer samba – Walter Wanderley – Compilation los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Emin/Wea

Mas que nada – Tamba Trio – Compilation los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Emin/Wea

A felicidade – Tom Jobim – Compilation los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Emin/Wea

Listen here – Eddie Palmieri – Listen Here! – Concord Picante

Spain – Michel Camilo y Tomatito – Spain – Verve

Summertime – Gabriel Alegría – Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet – Wayruro – WEA/Mercury

Sancochao – Richie Zellón – Landología – Sangosaurus Music

La valse creole – Pamela Rodríguez & Jaime Cuadra – Cholo Soy 2 – Quadrasonic Ideas

Happening mishaps – Quantic – Marula Soul –Music 2 my brothers and sistas – Lovemonk

Un limón en la cabeza (Reguisao mix) – Gecko Turner – Marula Soul –Music 2 my brothers and sistas – Lovemonk

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul offered today a back to back tune set on Latin vibraphone and steel drums set. From the album “Mosaic” by the Caribbean Jazz Project, the tune “St. Ogredol” was aired tonight. Here, you may read the review you may find at cduniverse.com

Caribbean Jazz Project/Dave Samuels: Christian Howes (violin); Alain Mallet (piano, organ); Alon Yavnai (piano); Dave Samuels (vibraphone, marimba); Boris Kozlov (acoustic bass); Oscar Stagnaro (bass guitar); Andy Narell (drums, steel pan); Mark Walker, Dafnis Prieto (drums); Pernell Saturnino, Robert Quintero (percussion); Paquito d'Rivera.

Working a bright, innovative corner of Latin jazz and drawing on Jamaican, Afro-Cuban, Venezuelan, and Peruvian rhythms to create a hybrid mosaic (as the title suggests), the loose, rotating collective that is the Caribbean Jazz Project manages to be many things at once, including a dance band with a hard bop sensibility, and at times the ensemble comes close to being a new age chillout orchestra. Whatever label they wear, CJP have a bright, infectious sound, led by vibraphonist Dave Samuels' bubbling and watery tones and, on three tracks here, the amazing talking steel drums of Andy Narell. Violinist Christian Howes guests on Samuels' "Slow Dance," giving it a wonderfully eerie and wheezing feel. Other highlights in what is truly a compellingly bright mosaic are the angular "Spinnaker," the ever-expanding "Portraits of Cuba," and the interesting version of Miles Davis' "Nardis" that starts off the sequence. CJP, in whatever incarnation (and players vary here almost from track to track with Samuels as the main constant), manage to sound new and fresh, experimental and atmospheric, and yet still familiar and traditional, and often all of these things at once, resulting in music that is as fluid as a wave in the sun. ~ Steve LeggettDown Beat (p.92) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "On MOSAIC, six lean and edgy studio tracks build in waves to three expansive live tracks that feature steel pan player Andy Narell."JazzTimes (p.92) - "MOSAIC is carefully constructed, flows easily and is full of sounds from the archipelago." Review obtained at www.cduniverse.com

October 4 - Show #96

2011-10-04T22:59:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Marie Laveaux – Cubanismo – Compilation Latin Jazz -the essential album – Union Square Music

If I only had a brain – Kermit Ruffins – Happy Talk – Basin Street Records

Foforo Fo Firi – Los Hombres Calientes – Vol 3 New Congo Square – Basin Street Records

Mambo in Miami – Cal Tjader – Talkin’ Verve -roots of acid jazz – Verve

Soul sauce – Cal Tjader – Talkin’ Verve -roots of acid jazz – Verve

Way down yonder in New Orleans – Van Alexander & His Orchestra – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Mambo Jambo (Qué rico el mambo) – Dave Barbour – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Mambo de las brujas – Francy Boland – Compilation Mambo Mania talkin’ Verve – Verve

Peter Gunn Mambo – Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Soul drummers – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

Devil eyes – Joe Torres – Latino con Soul – Pacific Jazz

I wish you love (part 2) – Joe Bataan – Saint Latin’s Day Massacre – Fania

Yeah! – Los Ros – Compilation Sensacional Soul Vol 2 – Vampi Soul

Sintonía en soul – Jae’s Soul – Compilation Sensacional Soul Vol 2 – Vampi Soul

Nunca nunca (never never) – Los Shakers – Shakers for You – EMI

So danço samba – Wanda de Sah – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Bossa Nova Ville – Capitol Records

Triste – Manfredo Fest – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol 5– Rare Groove Recordings

Misirlou – Laurindo Almeida and the Bossa Nova All Stars – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Bossa Nova Ville – Capitol Records

Samba de unma nota só – Zimbo Trio – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Bert’s bossa nova – Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Coast ride – Peter Reno – Morphine Mambo Jazz Club – Qualiton Imported Labels

Surf del embajador – Jaime Delgado Aparicio – El Embajador y Yo -original motion picture soundtrack – Vampi Soul

Summertime – Herb Alpert – Compilation The Mood Mosaic 7 -the new shapes of sound – Partners in Crime

Sol tapado – Thievery Corporation – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul aired tonight a great set on classic mambo. A few interesting tunes have been played from the album below reviewed by Richie Unterberger from cduniverse.com

When Latin bandleaders popularized mambo in the early 1950s, this set many pop and big band acts scrambling to get in on the action. Mambo Fever, part two of Capitol's Ultra-Lounge series, takes 18 such examples from the vaults, spanning the mid-'50s to the early '60s. Yma Sumac (an exotica singer, not a bandleader) and Billy May are the only readily recognizable names on this compilation, which is akin to hearing competent, somewhat Whited-out derivations of Perez Prado. There are odd touches like Sumac's high-frequency warbles, John Buzon's roller-rink organ runs, and the sheer silliness of Chuy Reyes' "Oink, Oink Mambo." But the results are oddly similar, on one level, to hearing some White bands try to play the blues--in comparison to the most genuine article, it's somewhat sanitized for broader consumption. That's not to deny its considerable fun (if lightweight) qualities; this usually works up respectable heat, in addition to evoking the slightly kitschy '50s mentality that is a necessary ingredient of the space age pop revival. Review by Richie Unterberger at cduniverse.com

September 20 - Show #95

2011-09-20T23:00:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Djelimady rumba – Afrocubism: Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabaté, et al. – Afrocubism – World Circuit/Nonesuch

El son te llama – Orchestra Baobab & Ibrahím Ferrer – Specialist in All Styles – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Afro – The Ipanemas – Afro Bossa – Far Out Recordings

Monte adentro – Mongo Santamaría – Afro Roots – Prestige

Afro – Mongo Santamaría – Afro Roots – Prestige

El rumbón (the party) – Chucho Valdés – Briyumba Palo Congo (Religion of the Congo) –Blue Note

Tres negros – Omar Sosa – Afreecanos – Otá Records

Brazil – Mark Weinstein – Jazz Brasil – Jazzheads

Maramoor mambo – Bobby Matos & his Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble – Beautiful as the Moon –Lifeforce Jazz Records

Los aretes de la luna – David Sánchez – Compilation Latin Jazz La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

El toro – Gabor Szabo – Compilation From Latin… to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Grooves Recordings

Ibérico Jazz – Quinteto Montelirio – Ibérico Jazz -Las Producciones de Antoliano Toldos 1967/72 – Vampi Soul

Camel walk – The Latinaires – El Barrio -The Bad Boogaloo Nu Yorican Sounds 1966/70 –Fania

Green Onions – Jack Costanzo & Gerry Woo – Compilation Latin Soul Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Forever song – Mosquitos – Mosquitos – Bar None Records

Valencia – Josh Rouse – El Turista – Yep Roc Records

Lágrimas de amor – Vinicius Cantuária & Bill Frisell – Lágrimas Mexicanas – eOne Music

Te amo, I love you – Ely Guerra – Sweet & Sour, Hot Y Spicy – Higher Octave Music

Bueninvento – Julieta Venegas – Bueninvento – Ariola/BMG

Barataria – Palo Viejo – Estás Aquí Ahora – Self-produced album: www.myspace.com/paloviejo

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul had an awesome first part of the show, if not the whole show!, tonight, being dedicated to the Afro influence in Latin and Brazilian music, which is a lot to say actually. Among all those great tunes, two of them by Mongo Santamaría, out of his album “Afro Roots”. Next, you may read the review from Fernando González from the Editorial Reviews of Amazon.com

Released by the label Prestige in 1989. A compilation of Cuban conguero Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria's first two albums for Fantasy Records, Afro Roots features not only an all-star percussion section, including Willie Bobo, Francisco Aguabella, Carlos Vidal, and Armando Perazza, but also musicians such as flutist Paul Horn, vibist Cal Tjader, and saxophonist Jose "Chombo" Silva. This disc also includes the original version of Santamaria's classic "Afro-Blue" (a simmering, sensual reading featuring Horn). The music, closer to traditional Cuban music than to any notion of Latin jazz, sounds as fresh and engaging as when it was recorded, in 1958. The set includes nods to traditional Afro-Cuban religious ritual music ("Afro-Blue," "Bata," "Imaribayo") and classic rumba ("Chano Pozo," "Meta Rumba," "Yambu," "Columbia") but also conga ("Conga Pa Gozar"), merengue-rumba ("Che-Que-Re-Que-Che-Que"), and an elegant but forceful mambo ("Mazacote," featuring Tjader). – By Fernando González, from Editorial Reviews at Amazon.com

September 13 - Show #94

2011-09-13T22:59:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Besito pa ti – La Lupe – Compilation Lo Mejor de La Lupe – EMI Latino

Don’t squeeze the peaches – Jack Costanzo & Gerry Woo – Latin Percussion with Soul – Vampi Soul

Latin Soul Square dance – Joe Bataan & Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampi Soul

El manisero – Anita O’Day – Compilation Latin Jazz – Jazzclub/Verve

It’s not unusual – Willie Bobo – Compilation Latin Jazz – Jazzclub/Verve

Trinidad – Willie Bobo – Compilation Latino Blue -Blue Note Jazz con Sabor Latino – Blue Note

Mambo Inn – Grant Green – The Latin Bit – Blue Note

The bullfighter from Madrid – Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra & Quintet – Jazz Flamenco – RCA/BMG

(Se acabó) la malanga – Bobby Hutcherson – Montara – Blue Note

Mini Skirt – Mambo Zombies – Mambo Zombies – Self-produced album: MamboZombies.com

You belong to my heart (Solamente una vez) – Esquivel and his Orchestra – Latin-Esque – RCA/BMG

Andalucía – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced album: www.orchestrotica.com

Somewhere over the rainbow – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz -A Latin Jazz Suite – Self-produced album: www.petermacdonough.com

Candombe – Antonio Restucci – Crisol – Petroglyph Records

Samba de Orpheus – Grant Green & Big John Patton – Iron City – Savoy Jazz

Ticket to ride– Manfredo Fest/Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Fermata/BBR

Help – Manfredo Fest/Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Fermata/BBR

Arroz con cocolón – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Sonido amazónico – Los Mirlos – Back to Peru -The most complete compilation of
Peruvian underground 64-74 – Vampi Soul

La valse créole – Jaime Cuadra & Pamela Rodríguez – Cholo Soy 2 – Quadrasonic Ideas

Mediterráneo – Joan Manuel Serrat – Compilation Cantautores – Ariola/BMG

Pongamos que hablo de Madrid – Joaquín Sabina – Compilation Cantautores – Ariola/BMG

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul presented today an original Esquivel composition and two renditions to different tunes by him. Following, you may see a review by Mark Betcher from http://artworkbymanicmark.blogspot.com/2011/09/latin-esque-esquivel-and-his-orchestra on the album “Latin-Esque”, originally released by RCA in 1961.

This is a marvelous Stereo Action entry from Esquivel. Stereo Action was a series of records RCA issued to help cash in on the emerging "stereo" trend. Each album featured a different artist who may or may not have worked with engineers to get the most out of the "stereo" technology. All of the jackets were made of heavy cardboard with some sort of die-cut that allowed the 4-color printed sleeve that was also made of cardboard, to peek through.

I can't say I love all of the Stereo Action entries and still have others I need to collect to help make comparisons. But, on a few that I have in the collection, RCA tended to mess with channel switching to the point that the "stereo action" becomes annoying. But, this Stereo Action rocks. The music is a great blend of late 50s and early 60s space age, easy listening vocals and ping-pong. Esquivel could arrange so that each tune was interesting and different, yet fit into a theme. Review taken from Mark Betcher at http://artworkbymanicmark.blogspot.com/2011/09/latin-esque-esquivel-and-his-orchestra.html

September 6 - Show #93

2011-09-06T22:59:00.001-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Rundrum – Tómas Einarsson – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Milestones – VW Brothers – Muziek – Patois Records

El alquimista – Pete Rodríguez – El Alquimista – Conde Music

Pop Moish – Bobby Matos & his Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble – Beautiful as the Moon – LifeForcejazz Records

Barcelona – Bill O’Connell – Latin Jazz Fantasy – Random Chance Records

Melodious funk – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – Mambo Influenciado – Cagoot Records

Go East – Jeno Somlai – Let It Go – Self-produced album: www.jenosomlai.net

Brigas nunca mais – Jacob Melchior – It’s About Time – Self-produced album: www.jacobmelchior.com

Nuthern’n like thuther’n – Willis Jackson - Nuthern’n Like Thuther’n – Prestige

Bert’s bossa nova – Bert Kaempert & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bossa Nova

Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Minha saudade – Cannonball Aderley – From Latin… to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Deve ser amor – Herbie Mann – From Latin… to Jazz Dance Vol. 3 – Rare Groove Recordings

A felicidade – Tom Jobim & Vinícius de Moraes – Nova Bossa -Red Hot On – Verve

Surfboard – Roberto Menescal e Seu Conjunto – Nova Bossa -Red Hot On – Verve

The girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz, João and Astrud Gilberto & Tom Jobim – Nova Bossa -Red Hot On – Verve

Las morillas de Jaén – Pedro Iturralde – Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y 2 – Hispavox

Nefertiti – Chano Domínguez – NFS New Flamenco Sound – Verve

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul aired the closing track of Pete Rodríguez’s 2008 album ‘El Alquimista’. From an impressive album, this last track was an impressive moment in the early stages of the show tonight. Next, you may read the review from this album from cdbaby.com

Trumpeter, vocalist, percussionist and composer Pete Rodriguez has played with some of the best musicians in the world, including many of Latin music’s luminaries, such as Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, La India and Tito Puente, including singing on Puente’s Grammy and Latin Grammy winning album, Mambo Birdland. Pete is the son of Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, a music legend in the Latin music world who gave “Lil’ Pete” the responsibility of directing his 12-piece orchestra while also playing the trumpet and singing. While excelling in the Latin field, Pete also pursued his love for jazz and has been fortunate to have performed with such high profile bandleaders as Eddie Palmieri, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Chico O’Farril, and Carlos “Patato” Valdez, including performing on Eddie Palmieri and Brian Lynch’s Grammy-winning album, Simpatico. Pete is currently performing internationally with Eddie Palmieri as well as with both the nonet and all-star big band of the legendary Afro-Cuban jazz bandleader Bebo Valdez.

Pete’s recently recorded third CD, El Alquimista/The Alchemist, has just been released. El Alquimista/The Alchemist includes all original compositions, featuring Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanchez, as well as Luis Perdomo, Henry Cole and Ricky Rodriguez. His debut CD, Mind Trip, released in 2006, received critical acclaim, garnering the attention of, among others, jazz great Kenny Barron, who said the following about Pete’s playing and compositions on Mind Trip:
“He possesses a full rich sound on both trumpet and flugelhorn and his technique is incredible…. [But] it is as a composer that his development is even more amazing. The melodies he writes are full of complex and quirky rhythms, making unusual dips and turns. … Each of the original compositions, of which there are eight, on this CD is a unique entity unto itself, full of surprises and strange twists and turns. However, one can be assured that Mr. Rodriguez does have a full grasp of the history of the jazz tradition. One need only listen to his reading of Mal Waldron’s beautiful ballad ‘Soul Eyes,’ or Herbie Hancock’s tone poem, ‘Dolphin Dance,’ to hear his respect and love for tradition. I, for one, look forward to many more musical statements from this evolving young artist.” Review from cdbaby.com.

August 30 - Show #92

2011-08-30T23:00:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Pan wisdom carnival mix – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcaine Suite – P.Note Music

El toro – Jerry González & The Fort Apache Band – Moliendo Café – Sunny Side Music

Laurel – Luis Marín y New Jazz Band – Puerto Rico Jazz Jam – AJ Records

La mulata rumbera – Frank Emilio – Afro-Cuban Jazz Now – Blue Note

Rubén González – Chanchullo – Chanchullo – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Iballah – Bebo de Cuba – Bebo de Cuba/El Solar de Bebo – Calle 54 Records

Descarga Valdés – Bebo & Chucho – Juntos Para Siempre – Sony Music Latin

Latin Fever – Jack Costanzo – Latino Blue -Blue Note Jazz con Sabor Latino – Blue Note

Lucy’s Spanish Harlem – Louie Ramírez – Compilation Latin Jazz – Verve

Soul Cha – Joe Torres – Latino Blue -Blue Note Jazz con Sabor Latino – Blue Note

Afro-Blue – Mongo Santamaría – Latin Jazz -La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Favela – Clare Fischer – Latino Blue -Blue Note Jazz con Sabor Latino – Blue Note

Bonitinha – Paquito D’Rivera & The United Nation Orchestra – A Night in Englewood – Messidor

Manteca – Arturo Sandoval – Trumpet Evolution – Columbia

Spanish Fantasy, Part IV – Chick Corea – My Spanish Heart – Polydor

Pachanga – Herp Alpert – Under a Spanish Moon – A&M Records

Nefertiti – Nicola Conte – Other Directions – Blue Note

Rio de Janeiro Blue – Mario Biondi and the High Five Quintet – Handful of Soul – Schema Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul presented a truly interesting set of tunes out of the compilation Latino Blue -Blue Note Jazz con Sabor Latino released by Blue Note in 2000. Next you may read a review on the album by John Bush out of allmusic.com

Though it includes just one track originally released on Blue Note (Kenny Dorham's "Afrodisia"), Latino Blue is a superb collection of Latin jazz spanning the late '50s to the late '60s. The producer and compiler, Miles Perlich, decided to reissue highlights from some of the rarer Cubop sessions that lie in the vaults of Blue Note's parent label, Capitol -- from such labels as World Pacific, Roulette, Pacific Jazz, Roost, Jubilee, and others. As a result, listeners are treated to excellent rare material from Willie Bobo ("Trinidad," from his 1964 LP Let's Go Bobo! on Roulette), Joe Torres ("Soul Cha, La Bruja Negra" from a 1968 LP for World Pacific), the Jazz Crusaders ("Agua Dulce" from 1965's Chile Con Soul), Candido ("Long Long Summer, Toccata" with arrangements by Lalo Schifrin), and Art Blakey with conga maestro Sabu Martines ("Sakeena," from 1957's Cubop). For collectors and long-time fans, it's a bonanza of classic material. For beginners, it may not be the best collection from a historical standpoint, but the fact that it includes so much great music makes it practically a must-hear. By John Bush, out of allmusic.com

August 23 - Show #91

2011-08-24T11:19:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin thing – Benitez – Compilation Playtime -Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Playtime -Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

That’s the way – RG Royal Sound Orchestra – Impact – RG Records

Mini skirt – Mambo Zombies – Mambo Zombies – Self-produced: MamboZombies.com

I’m on my way – Cándido – Compilation A Gozar! – Blue Note

La descarga del bobo – Willie Bobo – Compilation Masters at Work present Latin Sounds – Verve

McCanna – Les McCann Ltd. – Cándido – Compilation A Gozar! – Blue Note

Boss trés bien – Quartet Trés Bien – Compilation Masters at Work present Latin Sounds – Verve

Dilly Dali – Latin Jazz Quintet – Hot Sauce – Prestige

South seas – Dave Pike & His Orchestra – Compilation Latin Jazz – Jazzclub/Verve

Floatie – New Cool Collective – Big – RN Discs

Nunca nunca (Never never) – Los Shakers – Shakers for You – EMI

Chega de Saudade (No more blues) – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced: www.carmenlamarque.com

Sweet Elaine – Josh Rouse – El Turista – Yep Roc Records

Pegadas na lua – Skank – Cosmotron – Epic/Sony

Vamos esta noite – Clã – Cintura – EMI

Nuevo día – Lole y Manuel – Lo mejor de Lole y Manuel – CBS/Sony

New York – Mártires del Compás – Empaquetado al Vacío – Warner

El astronauta de tu corazón – Tino di Geraldo – Tino di Geraldo – Nuevos Medios

Soleares – Pedro Iturralde – Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y 2 – Hispavox

When I fall in love – Niño Josele – Paz -Tribute to Bill Evans – Sony

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul presented a highly upbeat catchy percussion set in the first hour of the show tonight. Out of some compilations, tracks were out of a great compilation which you may find reviewed next, from www.vervemusicgroup.com

Masters At Work Present Latin Verve Sounds, released in 2004, is a collection of some of the classic Latin-flavored songs in the The Verve Music Group's archives. The tracks were chosen by the popular DJ collective of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, better known as Masters At Work.

The compilation features a wide range of artists, composers, sounds, and grooves. Kicking off with the classic tropical vibe of Dave Pike's "Sandunga," driving through the percussive "Boss Trés Bien" by Quartette Trés Bien, and sliding into Eugene Arango and Carlos "Patato" Valdés' gritty interpretation of Jorge Ben's "Mas Qué Nada," Masters At Work Present Latin Verve Sounds is a vibrant musical journey of Latin jazz rhythms.

"Kenny and I chose the tracks by looking through his vast collection - 30,000 pieces of vinyl," said "Little" Louie Vega. After they chose and sequenced the tunes, Masters At Work played them at some of their eclectic worldwide gigs. "Making sure the songs had a street edge, were dance friendly, and energetic was very important," continued Vega.

Some of selections that round out Masters At Work Present Latin Verve Sounds include a live version of flautist Herbie Mann's "Todos Locos," piano legend George Shearing's take on Duke Ellington's "Caravan," and two from the incomparable pairing of vibist Cal Tjader and Latin jazz king Eddie Palmieri - "Ritmo Uni" and "Picadillo."

One of the artists most highlighted on this set is the late, great Willie Bobo. Vega and Gonzalez picked two of the percussionist's tunes for the compilation - "Roots" and "La Descarga del Bobo." The latter is featured both in its original version and in a modern remix by Masters At Work. (The remix of "La Descarga del Bobo" will be available as a 12" promotional-only vinyl single.)

Says Louie Vega: "Remixing it was not hard because all the elements were already there - hot percussion, a very catchy guitar melody, and a nice build. I'm already shaking dance floors with the remix. Willie Bobo kicked some serious ass with this tune!"

Masters At Work - the appropriately titled team of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez - is one of the most successful producer/remix ensembles working today. For over a decade the duo's inventive production style and unique combination of Hip-House-Jazz style remixes have maintained their reputation as leaders in the world of dance music. Masters At Work continually blends diverse types of music - funk, disco, Latin, African, etc. - into one universal groove.

"Dave Pike, Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader, Herbie Mann, Patato, and the others are all our heroes," said Vega. "It was a pleasure being able to unite them all on this one hot disc. They are truly Masters At Work." Review from from www.vervemusicgroup.com

August 16 - Show #90

2011-08-24T11:16:00.001-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

One more once – Michel Camilo – One more once – Columbia

A love supreme – Conrad Herwig – The Latin Side of John Coltrane – Astor Place Records

Ping Pong – Conrad Herwig – The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter – Halftone Records

We are our father’s son – McCoy Turner – McCoy Turner & The Latin All-Stars – Telarc

Perdido – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois Records

Mambo influenciado – Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – Mambo Influenciado – Cagoot Records

We are off to see the wizard – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz A Latin Jazz Suite – Self-produced: www.petermacdonough.com

Los pingaleros – Jerry González & The Fort Apache Band – Moliendo Café – Sunny Side Music

Concierto para metales – Irakere – Misa Negra – Messidor

Eclypse/Michellina – Gato Barbieri – Bolivia – Flying Dutchman/BMG

Lágrimas de amor – Vinicius Cantuária & Bill Frisell – Lágrimas Mexicanas – EOne Music

Women vs. Men – David Byrne – Rei Momo – Luaka Bop

Quizás, quizás, quizás – Las Rubias del Norte – Rumba Internationale

Peter Gunn Mambo – Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra – Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Malambo #1 – Yma Sumac – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

The boulevard of broken dreams – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced: www.orchestrotica.com

Colorado waltz (Cal Tjader) – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced: www.orchestrotica.com

Charade (Henry Mancini) – Xavier Cugat – Music to Watch Girsl By – Hitland

Corcovado – Stan Getz & João Gilberto – Getz/Gilberto – Verve

Samba do aviao – Juan José Calatayud & Silvia – Nova Jazz

Tereza my love – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Stone Flower – Epic/Legacy

Deve ser amor – Vinícius de Moraes & Odette Lara – Vinícius & Odette Lara – PolyGram

Spanish Fantasy, Part IV – Chick Corea – My Spanish Heart – Polydor

Granada (Albéniz) – Milos Karadaglic – Mediterráneo - Deutsche Grammophon

August 2 - Show #89

2011-08-03T16:23:00.012-05:00

Theme: Chin Chon Chow - Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin soul square dance – Joe Battan – King of Latin Soul – Vampi Soul

Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez – Louie´s Grooves – Vampi Soul

The honeydripper – Herbie Mann – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol. 2 – Warner Jazz/Atlantic

Tighten up – Al Escobar& His Orchestra – Compilation Kool It -Soul, Funk & Jazz go Latin – Harmless

Swamp people – Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers – Compilation Can You Dig It? -Thrilling Rare Grooves from Jazz to Soul’n’Brazil to Boogaloo – Brown Sugar Records

Fever – La Lupe – Compilation Kool It -Soul, Funk & Jazz go Latin – Harmless

Summertime – Ray Barretto – Compilation Kool It -Soul, Funk & Jazz go Latin – Harmless

Grazin’ the grass – Orchestra Harlow & Ismael Miranda - Compilation Playtime -Latin
Soul Boogalo – Hi&Fly Records

Pata pata – Tito Puente & Celia Cruz – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Don’t squeeze the peaches – Jack Costanzo & Gerry Woo – Latin Percussion with Soul – Vampi Soul

Trompeta loca – Conjunto Estif – Ibérico Jazz -Las producciones de Antoliano Toldos 1967/72 – Vampi Soul

El sol es una droga – Los Kifers – Compilation Sensacional Soul Vol. 2 – Vampi Soul

Joselito – Kiko Veneno – Échate un Cantecito – BMG Ariola

Los delincuentes – Veneno – Veneno – CBS/Sony

Pasa la vida – Pata Negra – Blues de la Frontera – Nuevos Medios

Un limón en la cabeza (Reguisao mix) – Gecko Turner – Compilatin Marula Soul –music2 my brothers & sistas – Love Monk

Boy from Ipanema – Jumbo – Compilation Sushi 3003 -a spectacular compilation of Japanese clubpop – Bungalow

Samba diferente – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World -groovy night club music from Uruguay 1968/71 – Vampi Soul

Stereolab + Herbie Mann – One note samba/Surfboard – Compilation Red Hot + Rio – Antilles/Verve

La tarara – Chano Domínguez – Chano – Karonte

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul had a special guest tonight. My brother Javier is visiting the States and he couldn´t miss the chance to pass by the studio of KETR to bring his musical expertise to the show. Last week I had his children and Luca as guests, and now it was the turn for dad. Hand in hand, we put together the playlist that listeners could enjoy in this edition of Latin Soul. Following, you may see a few pictures of us working the show out.

Javier, special guest in tonight´s Latin Soul edition.

Good job, brothers!

Thanks for tuning in. Yours truly, David.

July 19 - Show #88

2011-07-19T22:57:00.006-05:00

Theme: Louie Ramírez – Chin chon chow
Song-Artist-Album-Label

One, two, three – Ramsey Lewis - Goin’ Latin – Verve

Spanish rice – Clark Terry Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Why do I love you? – Charlie Parker – South of the Border - Verve

Mambo Inn – Grant Green – The Latin Bit – Blue Note

Yuyo – Bobby Hutcherson – Montara – Blue Note

Cubano chant – Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – Crum Suite – Sony/Columbia

Latin fever – Jack Costanzo – Compilation Latino Blue – Blue Note

Guajira en azul – Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri – El Sonido Nuevo – Verve

Peanut vendor – Lalo Schifrin – Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Mucha muchacha – Esquivel and His Orchestra – Latin-Esque – RCA/BMG

Andalucía – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced: www.orchestrotica.com

The boulevard of broken dreams – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced: www.orchestrotica.com

Soy gitano – The Mendoza/Mardin Project – Jazzpaña – Atlantic/WEA

De San José a Mojácar – Jorge Pardo – Las cigarras son quizá sordas – Milestone

Refrito – Chano Domínguez – Chano – KOTN

Guisella – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Valicha – Gabriel Alegría & Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet – Wayruro – Rhino Records/WEA

Balada para un loco – Astor Piazzolla & Amelita Baltar – Itinerary of a genius – INA/BMG

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul had three young musicians guest in the studio today. They supported Latin Soul and 88.9 KETR.

Their names are Luca Babineaux, Rubén Hervás and Candela Hervás. Their fun cool spirit and talent will get them a long way in whatever they will decide to do.

July 12 - Show #87

2011-07-12T22:58:00.002-05:00

Theme: Louie Ramírez – Chin chon chow
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Caballo Viejo – Manuel Galbán & Ry Cooder – Mambo Sinuendo – Nonesuch

Y sabes bien – Los Zafiros – Bossa Cubana – World Circuit/Nonesuch

He venido – Los Zafiros – Bossa Cubana – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Patricia – Manuel Galbán & Ry Cooder – Mambo Sinuendo – Nonesuch

Amor de loca juventud – Compay Segundo, Ry Cooder et al. – Buena Vista Social Club – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Rhapsodia del maravilloso – Sabu Martínez & Arsenio Rodríguez – Palo Congo – Blue Note

Choserito plena – Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos –The Prosthetic Cubans – Atlantic

Contagio – Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Afro-Cuban Jazz Now – Blue Note

Cha con marimba – Omar Sosa - & NDR Bigband – Ceremony – Otá Records

Nômade – Skank – Cosmotron – Sony

Dreamworld – David Byrne + Caetano Veloso – Onda Sonora – Red Hot +Lisbon – Red Hot Foundation

A Névoa – Paulo Bragança + Carlos Maria Trindade – Onda Sonora – Red Hot +Lisbon – Red Hot Foundation

Panis et circenses – Os Mutantes – Os Mutantes – Universal/Polydor

Os dias são à noite (Suso Saiz remix) – Madredeus – Onda Sonora – Red Hot +Lisbon – Red Hot Foundation

Olha a Ribeirinha – Negros de Luz – A Tribute to Amália Rodrigues – Times Square Records

Comparito – Diego Amador – Piano Jondo – Milestones Records/Nuevos Medios

Orobroy – Dorantes – Orobroy – Phantom Sound & Vision

Nuevo día – Lole y Manuel – Lo mejor de Lole y Manuel – CBS/Sony

Volando voy – Camarón de la Isla - La Leyenda del Tiempo – Universal

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul made a tribue today to the Cuban guitar player Manuel Galbán. A landmark in this instrument and overall presence in the Cuban music of second half of XXth century, Mr. Galbán died last week at the end of a presumably worthy musical life. Next, you may find a review from his album with Ry Cooder 'Mambo Sinuendo' found on the editorial of Amazon.com

If there's a certain instant familiarity to this collaborative celebration between U.S. guitar icon/musicologist Ry Cooder and Cuban fret legend Manuel Galbán, it's only testimony to how deeply the island nation's rich musical heritage permeated American pop music in the '50s, '60s, and beyond. Cooder and Galbán (a key compatriot in the American guitarist's Buena Vista Social Club project) invent a back-to-the-future sound--twin guitars fronting a Cuban rhythm section of two drum kits, congas, and bass--whose dreamy swing quotient is matched only by its sense of mirthful abandon. Thus tracks like "Dru Me Negrita" and "Los Twangueros" manage to evoke everything from Link Wray, Duane Eddy, and the Ventures to Mancini and Esquivel, while Cooder and Galbán twirl a standard like "Patricia" and the nervy title track around dueling poles of tradition and experimentation with deceptive grace. It's joyous, mercurial stuff that the two musicians conjure at their fingertips. --Jerry McCulley, from Amazon.com

June 7 - Show #86

2011-06-07T23:12:00.004-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Somewhere over the rainbow – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz A Latin Jazz Suite – Self-produced: www.petermacdonough.com

Come out, come out wherever you are; Part I and II – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz A Latin Jazz Suite – Self-produced: www.petermacdonough.com

Descarga en blue – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois Records

Maramoor mambo – Bobby Matos & His Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble – Beautiful as the Moon – LifeForce Jazz Records

Seven steps to heaven – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – Mambo Influenciado – Cagoot Records

Go East – Jeno Somlai – Let It Go – Self-produced: www.jenosomlai.net

Maybe tomorrow – Bill O’Connell – Latin Jazz Fantasy – Random Chance Records

Colorado Walt (Cal Tjader) – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – Third River Rangoon – Self-produced: www.orchestrotica.com

Terre exotique – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – Third River Rangoon – Self-produced: www.orchestrotica.com

Summer samba – Walter Manderley – Compilation Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Música/EMIN/WEA Music Records

Triste – Mandredo Fest – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Bert’s bossa nova – Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Maracangalha – Os Brasileiros – Compilation The Rare Tunes Collection From Latin… To Jazz Dance Vol. 3 – Rare Groove Recordings

Acuarela do Brasil – Gal Costa – Compilation Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Música/EMIN/WEA Music Records

Cariocas (Remix 96) – Adriana Calcanhoto – Compilation Músicas de Brasil – FNAC 2002/3

Sobre una tumba una rumba – Astrit Hadad – Cabaret 2000 Three Mexican Cabaret Divas – Opción Records

¡Échale sal! – Liliana Felipe – Cabaret 2000 Three Mexican Cabaret Divas – Opción Records

Estaba escrito – Monna Bell – The Songs of Almodóvar – Blue Note

Espérame en el cielo – Mina – The Songs of Almodóvar – Blue Note

Almoraima – Paco de Lucía – Antología – Polygram

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul opened the show tonight with two tracks from The Wizard of Oz – A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone by Peter MacDonough. This is an album that has been aired quite often in Latin Soul, and it’s about time to have it as a show highlight.

The Wizard of Oz – A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone by Peter MacDonough was released in 2010. It has been self produced by the long and experienced saxophone player Peter MacDonough who presents here a major effort of production, arranges and release. Likewise, he has put together an exceptional lineup to have the musical The Wizard of Oz in a Latin jazz version. It is a remarkable album where you may recognize classics as ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ or ‘If I only had a brain’. Having Latin jazz heavy weights as Mark Levine at the piano, Michael Spiro at the percussion or Paul van Wageningen at the drums, the twist to Latin jazz was marked to success. The complete album is a musical delight. If you remember the original movie musical and the emotions it may wake when listening and watching, this album produces the same effect, together with the whimsical tone of the Latin percussion in the tunes. An overall little gem to listen back to back with the original Wizard of Oz, or this Latin inspired more today’s globalized world, where it may sound as a sample where multiculturalism and musical fusion work together to achieve new horizons, artistically this time, and if you enjoy music, you will enjoy this one.

May 31 - Show #85

2011-05-31T23:01:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Alto songo – Afro Cuban All Stars – Afro Cuban All Stars – Nonesuch/World Circuit

El son te llama – Orchestra Baobab – Specialist in All Styles – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Djelimady rumba – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabate et al. – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Mambo Inn – Mario Bauzá, Paquito D’Rivera & Jorge Dalto – Afro Cuban Jazz – Yemayá Records

Jambo – Dizzy Gillespie – Jambo Caribe – Verve

Listen here/Cold duck time – Poncho Sánchez – Latin Soul – Concord Picante

Summertime – Ray Barretto – Putumayo presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Namesake – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

If I only had a brain – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz-A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone – Self-produced: www.pertermacdonough.com

The girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz & João Gilberto – Getz/Gilberto – Verve

Boy from Ipanema – Jumbo – Sushi 3003 – Rough Trade Records/Bungalow

Can’t buy me love – Manfredo Fest/Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Fermata/BBR

Yesterday – Manfredo Fest/Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Fermata/BBR

Mulemba Xangóla – Bonga + Marisa Monte + Carlinhos Brown – Onda Sonora-RedHot +Lisbon – The Red Hot Organization

Samba diferente – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World – Vampi Soul

Samba para Norma – Joel Wanroongenbroek – The Mood Mosaic 7-The New Shapes of Sound –Partners in Crime

O eterno pecado horizontal – Che – Sexy 70 – Vampi Soul

Me embrujaste – Martirio y Chano Domínguez – Acoplados – RTVE Música

Se me olvidó que te olvidé – Bebo & Cigala – Lágrimas Negras – Calle 54 Records/Ariola/BMG Spain

Luz de luna – Concha Buika y Chucho Valdés – El Último Trago – Warner Músic Latina

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul aired tonight an awesome contemporary Latin jazz set in which the renown percussionist Ray Mantilla was included. Next, you may find a recent album from his extense career.

Ray Mantilla´s 2006 album “Good Vibrations”, produced by Savant Records, came to Latin Soul tonight for the first time. Mr. Mantilla has had a long life career in jazz since he started with the percussion back in 1950s playing for the best orchestras of the time such as Xavier Cugat and Miguelito Valdez being so an actual witness and maker of the birth of the so called Afro-Cuban jazz, which is the later Latin jazz. He has accompanied to a large variety of reknown jazz musicians and has seen first-hand the jazz styles evolution during the 20th century. Herbie Mann, Freddie Hubbard, Max Roach, the Art Blakey´s Jazz Messengers, Gato Barbieri, Dizzy Gillespie, Paquito D'Rivera among the greatest in jazz history. By the late 70s and 80s he put together his own band and ever since there has been quite a few albums released under his very own name. Latin Soul is presenting his latest to date. “Good Vibrations” is a collection of Latin contemporary jazz tunes, flashing back to days of 60s lounge with Mike Freeman at the vibes, amazing wonderful cool piano sound by the experienced Edy Martínez, and the expertise of Steve Berríos as a guest percussionist, among other great studio musicians in jazz scene today. The overall is music to enjoy quietly and get carried away by its constant and soft percussion driven by the piano solos and the vibes. Latin Soul played the Latin version of Benny Goodman´s “Flying home”. It sured made us fly to the home of Latin jazz in North East Texas: Latin Soul!

May 17 - Show #84

2011-05-17T23:01:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Every Monday – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle Records

Jordu – Tito Puente feat. Terry Gibbs – Compilation The Colors of Latin Jazz A Latin Vibe! – Concord Records

Camel rise – Bobby Hutcherson – Montara – Blue Note

Yuyo – Bobby Hutcherson – Montara – Blue Note

Descarga canelón – Caribbean Jazz Project fet. Dave Samuels – Compilation The Colors of
Latin Jazz A Latin Vibe! – Concord Records

The big idea – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

Poinciana – McCoy Tyner and The Latin All Stars – TELARC Jazz

Twinkle toes – Dave Valentin – Come Fly With Me – High Note Records

Together – Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion – The Magician – Savant Records

Somewhere over the rainbow – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz A Latin Jazz Suite for
Soprano Saxophone – Self-edited: www.petermacdonough.com

Candombe – Antonio Restucci – Crisol – Petroglyph

Driving 2 Madrid (B4 the storm) – Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra – Borrasca – Higher Octave Music

Lágrimas de amor – Vinicius Cantuária & Bill Frisell – Lágrimas Mexicanas – EOne Music

Luz de candeeiro – Naná Vasconcelos + Vinicius Cantuária – Onda Sonora-Red Hot Lisbon – Red Hot Organization

Coral – Moreno Veloso + Sadjo Djolo Koiate – Onda Sonora-Red Hot Lisbon – Red Hot Organization

Bahia de todos os santos – Dendê & Hãhãhães – Bahia de Todos os Santos – Mamadêlê Productions

Sobi esse pano, mano – General D + Funk ‘N Lata – Onda Sonora-Red Hot Lisbon – Red Hot Organization

Sancochao – Richie Zellón – Landología - Afro-Peruvian Jazz – Songosaurus Music

Gracia – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul brought two tunes from Bobby Hutcherson’s album “Montara”. The perfect blend of vibes and Latin jazz for relax seeking show tonight.

“Montara” by Bobby Hutcherson was released by Blue Note in 1975. Right in the middle of his acclaimed career, this album is bringing his approach to the terrains of Latin jazz, as many great North American straight-ahead jazz musicians did. The renown vibraphone and marimba player put together an ensemble including Latin music heavy weights Willie Bobo and Bobby Matos at the percussion or Eddie Cano at the piano, among others, and "Montara" made it to the public. In the album you will find a superb rendition to Tito Puente´s classic "Oye como va". "Yuyo" a tune composed by Mr. Hutcherson himself is nice mambo jazz full of the overall vibes and marimba sounds being almost the most distinctive Latin jazz tune in the album. Other pieces such as the opening "Camel rise", "Montara" (composed by Bobby Hutcherson as well), or "La Malanga" add at great length on the cool melodies marked by the vibes and marimba solos lead by Mr. Hutcherson. This is an album to enjoy musical subtle textures and let away yourself be carried in them.

May 10 - Show #83

2011-05-10T23:01:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Latin Soul – Fania

We got latin soul – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Kool It-Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Camel walk – The Latinaires – Compilation El Barrio-The Bad Boogaloo Nuyorican Sounds 1966-1970 – Fania

Tighten up – Al Escobar & His Orchestra – Compilation Kool It-Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

King of Latin Soul – Joey Pastrana – Compilation El Barrio-The Bad Boogaloo Nuyorican Sounds 1966-1970 – Fania

Eleanor Rigby – Joe Torres – Latino con Soul – Pacific Jazz/Blue Note

I wish you love (part 2) – Joe Bataan – Saint Latin’s Day Massacre – Fania

Afrodisia – Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban – Blue Note

Un poquito de tu amor – Charlie Parker – South of the Border – Verve

Yuyo – Bobby Hutcherson – Montara – Blue Note

Piel canela – Las Rubias del Norte – Rumba Internationale – Barbes Records

Women vs. Men – David Byrne – Rei Momo – Luaka Bop

Seven steps to heaven – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – Mambo Influenciado – Cagoots Records

Serafina del Caribe – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Here From There – Patois Records

Lágrimas de amor – Vinicious Cantuária & Bill Frisell – Lágrimas Mexicanas – Eone Music

High tide – Paulo Moura – Compilation Winds of Brazil – Adventure Music/Núcleo Contemporãneo

Amorous flower – Altamiro Carrilho – Compilation Winds of Brazil – Adventure Music/Núcleo Contemporãneo

Coisa mais linda – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Living Music/Windham Hill

Deve ser amor – Herbie Mann – Do the Bossa Nova – Atlantic

Highlights of the show:

The newest album released by Vinicious Cantuária together with Bill Frisell was aired for the first time tonight in Latin Soul. The delicate and acoustic sound of the song ´Lágrimas de amor´has truly been a perfect moment to start the Brazilian set tonight.

“Lágrimas mexicanas” (Mexican teardrops) released by eOne Music in 2011 is presenting the latest work of this ocassional duet between Vinicious Cantuária and Bill Frisell. Vinicious Cantuária is a Brazilian artist who has been a reference in song writing and Brazilian jazz since 80´s-90-s, marking another generation of Brazilian artist other than the Tropicalia movement, or the bossa nova composers. Becoming a resident of New York around 2000´s has given him a more international perspective in his music, and this album proofs it. Bill Frisell, on his side, is also a prestigious and remarkable figure in the American guitar jazz scene since 80´s. He is a composer, interpreter, and embraces different music proposals not only jazz. The outcome of their collaboration is the beautifull “Lágrimas mexicanas”, which title is already showing all the influences and verges to which they are looking at. A general melancholic and accoustic tone covers the album from beginning to end. This is no album to cheer your party with Latin tunes. It´s introverted music where guitars and soft voices are present. The songs are in Spanish for the most part, and Portuguese. Quiet musical gems to enjoy and feel what makes you appreciate things in life.

May 3 - Show #82 -- Italy Special.

2011-05-04T11:53:00.010-05:00

Latin Soul dedicated an special to Italian music today.

I had a guest on studio tonight, Mr. Luca Morazzano, who kindly accepted the invitation and presented the different tunes aired on this Latin Soul Italian Special edition.

Here you may see a picture of us two in the studio.

Next, you may find the playlist for tonight's show:

Playlist: sections; artist and song

Opening track:

- Adriano Celentano – main figure in Italian music scene in XXth. century - il ragazzo della via gluck

Section "Festival San Remo" - Classic popular songs from 60's

- tu vo fa' l'americano - renato carosone

- volare - domenico modugno

- l'uomo in frack - domenico modugno

- viva la mamma - edoardo bennato

- la terra dei cachi - elio e le storie tese

- grande grande grande - mina

Mr. Morazzano enjoying the show.

Section "Songwriters"

- centro di gravita' permanente - franco battiato

- alba chiara - vasco rossi

- io non mi sento italiano - giorgio gaber

- l'importante e' finire - sikitikis

- rimmel - francesco de gregori

- verranno a chiederti del nostro amore - fabrizio de andre'

- bocca di rosa - fabrizio de andre'

Taking care that everything runs smoothly.

Section "Approaches to jazz" - What´s done in Italy regarding jazz

- vieni via con me - paolo conte

- genova per noi - paolo conte

- kind of sunshine - Nicola Conte

- che cos'e' l'amor - vinicio capossela

Show is going very well. Great response from audience!

Closing track:

- Azzurro - Adriano Celentano - tribute to Juan de Pablos, on-air personality in Spain.

Thanks for listening! Latin Soul, every Tuesday at 9:00pm on 88.9 KETR or ketr.org

April 12 - Show #81

2011-04-12T23:03:00.002-05:00

Theme: Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Lael

Tropical breeze – Mongo Santamaría – Instant Party – Concord Records

I’m on my way – Cándido – Compilation A Gozar! – Blue Note

La descarga del Bobo – Willie Bobo – Juicy – Polygram

Sax con ritmo – Jack Costanzo – Compilation Masters At Work present Latin Sounds – Verve

McCanna – Les McCann – Compilation Masters At Work present Latin Sounds – Verve

Latin bit – The Jazz Crusaders – Compilation Masters At Work present Latin Sounds – Verve

Rhapsody in Blue – Chucho Valdés – Briyumba Palo Congo – Blue Note

Los pingaleros – Jerry González & The Fort Apache Band – Moliendo Café – Sunny Side Music

Q.T.P. – Raynald Colom – #Sketches of Groove# – Fresh Sound New Talent

I say a little prayer – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World -groovy night club music from Uruguay 1968-71 – Vampisoul

Llegando a la capital – Jaime Delgado Aparicio – Original Motion Picture Sondtrack ‘El Embajador y Yo’ – Vampisoul

Un poco más – Charlie Sepúlveda – The New Arrival – Antilles

In case you missed it – Marlon Simón and the Nagual Spirits – In Case You Missed It – Jazzheads

Barcelona – Bill O’Connell – Latin Jazz Fantasy – Random Chance Records

Somewhere over the rainbow – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz -A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone – Self-produced album: www.petermacdonough.com

Spain – Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra & Quintet – Jazz Flamenco – RCA/BMG

Tangos del fuego – Chano Domínguez – New Flamenco Sound – Verve

El llanto de la lluvia – Diego Amador – Piano Jondo – Milestone Records

Alfonsina y el mar – Diego El Cigala – Cigala & Tango – WEA

Highlights of the show:

Tonight´s Latin Soul brought a tune from the jazz flamenco fussion pioneer Lionel Hampton to the airwaves of North East Texas and the Internet... In a set dedicated to a crossover overview of flamenco and jazz, the tune “Spain” was a truly hightlight of the show.

Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra & Quintet recorded in RCA studios in Madrid, Spain this jewel entitled “Jazz Flamenco”. It was the year 1956 and it was probably the first attempt to put these two musical genres together. Lionel Hampton has been one of the main figures of jazz, starting his career in the 30's, playing the vibraphone for Louis Armstrong and later becoming part of the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Starting as vibraphonist, his abilities include piano playing, percussion, writer and producer. By the decade of the 1940's, he started his own group, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. His recordings and performances has been large and almost never ending until his death in 2002.

Hampton´s orchestra was one of the first, if not the first, jazz bands to tour Spain after the country devastating civil war in years 1936-39 and extremely poor times in the postwar period in the decade of 1940's. Apart from dictatorship strict political times, the late 50's showed some slight economical recovery at least in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. It was in these cities that Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra toured around, and falled for the spell of the flamenco music.

In Madrid, Mr. Hampton had the chance to see the perfomance of a flamenco band, and the charm of María Angélica, who didn´t pass as a star of flamenco, made him to have a recording in Spain where she would be guest and both musical styles would came together. The result is a smooth album of vibraphone cool bop jazz with castanets introduction and codas to the tunes. Some of the tunes were written for the occasion, making references to the experience in the title: “Lovely nights in Spain”, “The bullfighter from Madrid”, “Hamp´s jazz flamenco”, “Spain”, “Hot club of Madrid serenade”, “Toledo blade”, or “Flamenco soul”. Had the songs had a presence of Spanish guitar in them, the outcome would have achieved a higher grade of compenetration of sytles. Only castanets, doesn´t add that much to the flamenco part, however. This is a cool jazz album, with a devotion feeling for flamenco in it. A nice attempt to fussion both styles, being the flamenco a bit faded in the overall picture. Recomendable, nonethless, to know what musical exploration gets to, and to enjoy Lionel Hampton good work. It´s worth to point the presence of Tete Montoliú at the piano, who toured with Hampton in Spain and France that year of 1956, and helped to launch internationally the most acclaimed Spanish jazz piano player.

April 5 - Show #80

2011-04-05T23:01:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

A la luna yo me voy – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabate et al. – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

La culebra – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabate et al. – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Mambomozart – Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion – Classic Meets Cuba – Sony

Cachaíto in laboratory – Orlando Cachaíto López – Cachaíto – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Piel canela – Las Rubias del Norte – Rumba Internationale – Barbes Records

Los teenagers bailan changui – Marc Ribot y los Cubanos Postizos – The Prosthetic Cubans – Atlantic

Siempre me va bien – University of North Texas Latin Jazz Ensemble – En Clave – North Texas Jazz

El toro – Jerry González & The Fort Apache Band – Moliendo Café – Sunny Side Music

I mean you – Mark Weinstein – Jazz Brasil – Jazzheads

Batucada – Eliane Amherd – Now And From Now On – Self-produced album: www.elianeperforms.com

Nothing will be as it was – Sarah Vaughan – Brazilian Romance – CBS

Gostoso veneno – Carmen Lamarque – Live from Lima – Self-produced album: www.carmenlamarque.com

Bert’s bossa nova – Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Jogo da vida – Tamba Trio – Compilation Can You Dig It? – Brown Sugar Records

Serra acura – W. Hill – Morphine Mambo Jazz Club – Qualiton Imported Ltd.

Minha saudade – Cannonbal Adderley – Compilation From Latin… To Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

The boulevard of broken dreams – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced album: www.orchestrotica.com

Ibérico jazz – Quinteto Montelirio – Ibérico Jazz – Vampi Soul

Sería feliz – Julieta Venegas – Bueninvento – BMG/Ariola

Paloma – Pacifika – Asunción – Six Degrees Records

Barataria – Palo Viejo – Estás Aquí Ahora – Self-produced album: http://www.myspace.com/paloviejo

Highlights of the show:

A long time played on the air album in Latin Soul has been the highlight of the show tonight. The wonderful tune ‘El toro’ out of the album ‘Moliendo Café’ was the perfect contrast to shift from one end to another among all the tunes that Latin Soul offered tonight. Next, you may find the review of the album where ‘El toro’ may be found in.

Jerry González is a reference trumpeter in the Latin jazz scene of nowadays. Born in New York of Puerto Rican parents, he started The Fort Apache Band in 1994 with his brother Andy at the bass, and the today renowned drummer and percussionist Steve Berrios. From that year and the album ‘Crossroads’ as first of their discography, they have gone a long way up to ‘Obatalá’ released in 2006, many have been the albums of Jerry González and The Fort Apache Band. Jerry González has also a series of albums under his own name.

‘Moliendo Café’ was released in 1995 by Sunny Side and it means a perfect blend of the old school jazz style that Mr. González plays the trumpet with a Latin tinge given by The Fort Apache Band. More jazzy than Latin at times, it is a perfect mix of both musical influences, letting being carried more by the melodies and the evolution of the leading trumpet than letting the percussion take over. The overall tone is one of melancholy inviting to listen to in solitude. The whole album makes you feel the magic of the great works of jazz, as the mastery of the musicians is remarkable. A great sample for those who want to start enjoying of Latin jazz, and for those who want to know more of this genre. Definitively a landmark in contemporary Latin jazz.

March 29 - Show #79

2011-03-29T23:05:00.004-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Bella cosa – Mambo Zombies – MZ3 – Self-produced: MamboZombies.com

Peter Gunn Mambo – Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra – Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

I can’t believe that you’re in love with me – The Buzon Trio – Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Taki Kari – Yma Sumac – Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Deve ser amor – Vinícius de Moraes & Odette Lara – Vinícius + Odette Lara – Polygram

Falsa baiana – João Gilberto – João Gilberto – Polygram/Verve

Minha senhora – Gal Costa & Caetano Veloso – Gal e Caetano Veloso – Domingo – Philips

Bicho do mato – Walter Wanderley – Compilation Nova Bossa - Red Hot on Verve – Verve

Surfboard – Roberto Menescal e seu conjunto – Compilation Nova Bossa - Red Hot on
Verve – Verve

Upa Neginho – Edu Lobo – Compilation Nova Bossa - Red Hot on Verve – Verve

Supercabana – Caetano Veloso – Compilation Nova Bossa - Red Hot on Verve – Verve

Doña María – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – In The Middle – Cagoots Records

Suk-Kyo’s Samba – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcaine Suite – P. Note Music

Brazil – Mark Weinstein – Jazz Brasil – Jazzheads

Brasilia – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy/Original Jazz
Classics

Samba triste – Eliane Elías – Compilation Calle 54 - Music from the Miramax motion picture – Blue Note

Historia de amor en El Carmen – Richie Zellón – Landología – Songosaurus Music

Valicha – Gabriel Alegría & Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet – Wayruro – Rhino Music

Cántelo usted – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Espérame – Eva Ayllón, Jean Pierre Magnet & La Gran Banda – Del Perú Para el Mundo – Jaguar Music Records

Quiero que estés conmigo – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Jaguar Music Records

Highlights of the show:

A wonderful Brazilian inspired Latin jazz tune was aired tonight, “Doña María”, which was a great transition from Brazilian bossa and samba to Latin jazz. Next, you may find a review of this album by The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project.

“In the Middle” is the title of the 2007 album released on Kagoot Records by The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project. Craig Russo, an experienced jazz musician who falls for the Afro-Cuban percussion and guides his career in terrains of Latin jazz, being “In the Middle” in the actual middle of the discography of The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project ensemble. “In the Middle” is not a name chosen randomly, as it is quite an evocative one for what this group of musicians presents in this album. In the middle is the situation of many aspects such as the location of the band, in the state of Illinois; a mixture in the middle of two schools of music such as jazz and Afro-Caribbean; apparently in the middle of the career of Mr. Russo. Let me add that to be “in the middle” of so many aspects, the musical result is ahead many standards. Mr. Russo presents a collection of ten tunes that represents a jewel of contemporary Latin jazz with roots in classical Afro-Cuban patterns of rhythms. A call to Brazilian melodies is also present through the song ‘Doña María’, a tune that brings quite a good mixture of different influences, as the nature of the whole album wants. The cover of ‘Bésame mucho’ is also remarkable. In conclusion, a very compact album that flows from beginning to end putting together a wonderful crossover of Latin music and jazz inspiration.

March 22 - Show #78

2011-03-22T23:05:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

El carretero - Elíades Ochoa, vocals; Ry Cooder, Cachaíto López, Ibrahim Ferrer – Buena Vista Social Club – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Mali Cuba – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabate, et al. – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Djelimady Rumba – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabate, et al. – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Guantanamera – Elíades Ochoa, Toumani Diabate, et al. – Afrocubism – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Jiin ma jiin ma – Orchestra Baobab – Specialist in All Styles – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Mani mani kuru – Ketama, Toumani Diabate, Danny Thompson – Songhai – Nuevos Medios

Caracola – Juan Perro – Raíces al Viento – BMG/Ariola

Unicornio – Silvio Rodríguez – Canciones Urgentes - Los Grandes Éxitos – Luaka Bop

Steppin’ with T. P. – Hilton Ruiz – Putumayo presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo

Just another guajira – Bobby Matos & His Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble – Beautiful as the Moon – Life Force Jazz Records

Un poco loco – The Conga Kings – Compilation Jazz Latino - A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

I mean you – Mark Weinstein – Jazz Brasil – Jazzheads

Samba para dos – Eddy Harris feat. Lalo Schifrin – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhytms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Summer samba – Walter Manderlay – Compilation Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – EMIN/WEA

Bert’s bossa nova – Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhytms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Samba de una nota so – Maria Leao – Compilation Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – EMIN/WEA

Bossa per due – Nicola Conte – Bossa Per Due – Eighteenth Street Lounge Music

Bossa per due – Thievery Corporation/Nicola Conte – Jet Sounds Revisited – Eighteenth Street Lounge Music

Rio de Janeiro blue – Mario Biondi and the High Five Quintet – A Handful of Soul – Intuition/Edizioni Ishtar

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul has released tonight the album ‘Afrocubism’ by the collaboration of Elíades Ochoa & Cuarteto Patria from Cuba and the Toumani Diabate troupe from Mali. Three tunes were played tonight making the release of the album a moment to highlight.

‘Afrocubism’, the 2010 release by Nonesuch Records means the realization of long pursued project by the producer Nick Gold. He had the idea of putting together traditional music of Cuba and Mali and expects the miracle of the musical communion to happen. It couldn’t be back in the day, and the project became the world famous ‘Buena Vista Social Club’. So, in this album you are going to meet the nowadays renown Elíades Ochoa and his Cuarteto Patria together with Toumani Diabaté, Mady Diabaté, Lassana Diabaté, Bassekou Kouyate and Djelimady Tounkara.

The final musical mixture tries to find the balance to so different musical traditions, getting in the end a good feeling of fusion and an even outcome of music roots. On the Cuban side, the guitar and the usual ensemble of brass and percussion work to cooperate with the hypnotical sounds of the kora, the ngoni and the balafon, traditional instruments from Mali. The tunes are in part compositions by Toumani Diabate and revisions of Cuban classics, as ‘La culebra’ or ‘Pa los pinares se va Montoro’. However, the nicest blend of sounds is obtained in those by Mr. Toumani Diabate. There is a version, which is the final track to pack the whole collection, of ‘Guantanamera’ which is much more enjoyable in its live version. The album was presented in summer 2010 in La Mar de Músicas Festival in Cartagena, Spain, long ahead of the release of the album. Nevertheless, the waiting has been worthwhile and the results of so many years of projecting and rehearsal are contained in this close to an hour experience of fussion of music apart put together with remarkable good sense.

March 15 - Show #77

2011-03-15T23:01:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin fever – Jack Costanzo – Latin Fever – Liberty

Don’t squeeze the peaches – Jack Costanzo & Gerry Woo – Latin Percussion with Soul – Vampi Soul

Agua dulce – The Jazz Crusaders – Chile con Soul – Pacific Jazz

Mambo Bobbie – Latin Jazz Quintet – Latin Soul – Prestige

Soul cha – Joe Torres – Latino con Soul – World Pacific

Woody’n you – Sabu Martínez & Dizzy Gillespie – Jazz Espagnole – Vampi Soul

Lucy’s Spanish Harlem – Louie Ramírez – In the Heart of Spanish Harlem – Mercury

Summer samba – Dizzy Gillespie – Melody Lingers On – Limelight

Mas que nada – Oscar Peterson – Soul Espanol – Limelight

Take five – Tito Puente – Mambo Diablo – Concord Records

Skaravan – Jazz Jamaica – Compilation Latin Jazz - The Essential Album – Union
Square Music Label

Mr PC – Snowboy – Compilation Latin Jazz - The Essential Album – Union Square Music
Label

Got myself a good man – Pucho and The Latin Soul Brothers – Best of Pucho – Fantasy

Bye-Ya – Jerry González – Compilation Latin Jazz - La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways

Serafina del Caribe – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois
Records

Libertango – Astor Piazzolla – Itinerary of a Genius – Éditions Milan Music/BMG

Como dos extraños – Tango Bar – Compilation Jazz Latino - A Collection of Latin
Inspirations – Chesky Records

Stone flower – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Stone Flower – Epic/Legacy

Aula de Matemática – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Earth Music
Productions

Deve ser amor – Herbie Mann – Do the Bossa Nova – Atlantic

Samba diferente – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World - groovy night club music from Uruguay 1968-71 – Vampi Soul

Highlights of the show:

Among the great set dedicated to Brazilian music, a historic recording to highlight since it’s a symbolic approach to Brazilian classics from one of the greatest in jazz, Oscar Peterson.

The title of the album, ‘Soul Español’, may be a little misleading since you are not to listen to Spanish or Latin oriented music specifically. The orientation is more the Brazilian musical tradition, making rendition on Brazilian classics as ‘Mas que nada’, ‘Manha de carnaval’ or ‘Samba de Orfeu”. The song played in the show tonight, ‘Carioca’, is a piano tune masterpiece. You wouldn’t expect less from Mr. Peterson, and so ‘Carioca’ is a delightful piece taken by a breathless piano solo that reconcile with life and make you being thankful for just existing. Almost the whole album does. Being this said, let your senses be delighted. All the tunes make the piano, of course, protagonist making this album a great crossover of a jazz master introducing another musical inspiration as Brazilian bossa is. As a result, as we could see, a fantastic piece of music all wrapped up under this album.

March 8 - Show #76

2011-03-08T23:02:00.003-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Can’t buy me love (No puedes comprarme) – Guianko – Tropical Tribute to the Beatles – RMM

A hard day’s night – Johnny Rivera – Tropical Tribute to the Beatles – RMM

A hard day’s night – Manfredo Fest – Os Sambeatles – Fermata

Can’t buy me love – Manfredo Fest – Os Sambeatles – Fermata

Para Lennon e McCartney – Friends from Rio – Compilation Café do Brasil - A Pure Blend of Cool Brazilian Music – Union Square Music

No ano que vem – Tania Maria – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

Ifá, um canto pra subir – Margareth Menezes – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Balança pena – Marisa Monte – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Batuque – Daniela Mercury – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Outro lado – Zuco 103 – Compilation Latin Jazz - The Essential Album – Union Square Music

Xuertnom – Projecto 3 – Compilation Café do Brasil - A Pure Blend of Cool Brazilian Music – Union Square Music

Vals for us – Azymuth – Compilation Latin Jazz - The Essential Album – Union Square Music

I like it like that – Cosa Nostra – Cosa Nostra – RAFF

Latin soul square dance – Joe Bataan with Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampi Soul

Te doy la vida – Compay Segundo – Las Flores de la Vida – Nonesuch Records/World Circuit

Perla oscura – Juan Perro – Raíces al Viento – BMG/Ariola

La noche de un trago – Juan Perro – Raíces al Viento – BMG/Ariola

Chanchullo – Rubén González – Chanchullo – Nonesuch Records/World Circuit

Thembi – Pharoah Sanders – Thembi – Impulse!

El arriero – Gato Barbieri – Fenix – Flying Dutchman/BMG France

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul has played two tunes by former frontman of Spanish pop band Radio Futura, Santiago Auserón, under his pseudonym Juan Perro. The Spaniard brought two hot tunes and made the Cuban traditional music set.

Santiago Auserón, AKA Juan Perro for the occasion and the forthcoming career after this album, left the frontman position of Radio Futura (legendary pop band from Spain which got dissolved) to start his solo project “Raíces al Viento”. He changed his musical identity and inspiration, and left many die-hard followers in dismay. Juan Perro released this album in 1995 and explored the traditional sounds of the Cuban old trova, something so far apart from the pop sounds that made him renown. The change was for good as the Ariola/BMG label release were right to offer a new face of Santiago Auserón before Ry Cooder did with his Buena Vista Social Club a few years later. Santiago Auserón/Juan Perro wasn’t obviously so successful to bring old Cuban trova back to world popularity as the former did, but got us a wonderful album mixing his pop music expertise and the inspiration he found in Cuban lands. The opening track ‘A un perro flaco’ is a cheerful tune setting the happy tone for the album, introducing us in the world of this album, to the common stories from common people in the Caribbean. Stories such that one may live over there, or come across when they tell you about them. Stories that make possible the music and deal with old pirates, beautiful women in La Habana or Santiago, nights of pleasure, joy and party, people (or dogs) trying to find their way in life. You may also find neighboring countries music inspired tunes as well, as some Jamaican related tunes where characteristics guys from Negril come across the protagonist of our songs, presumably Juan Perro, or anyone whoever that is. Anyone can be the protagonist of a song. That’s the idea, in my opinion, behind the album. “Raíces al viento”, or Roots to the Wind in English, are those that anyone may find whenever you decide to leave your usual vital background and explore beyond. This great album is the perfect transition to get more into Cuban along the hand of pop music standards.

March 1 - Show #75

2011-03-01T23:02:00.002-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion Group – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity

That’s the way – RG Royal Sound Orchestra – Impact – RG Records

Fuego – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle Records

Light and sweet – Willie Rosario – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo – Warner

Do you dig it? – Ray Barretto – Latino con Soul – Polydor

Boogaloo Lebron – The Lebron Brothers Orchestra – Compilation The Rough Guide to
Boogaloo – World Music Network

Batman’s boogaloo – Bobby Valentin – Compilation The Rough Guide to Boogaloo – World Music Network

Spanish rice – Clark Terry & Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Barrio Nuevo – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampi Soul

Concierto para metales – Irakere – Misa Negra – Messidor

We are our father’s sons – McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars – McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars – TELARC Jazz

The peanut vendor (El manisero) – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois Records

We’re off to see the Wizard – Peter MaCDonough – The Wizar of Oz A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone – Self-produced: www. petermacdonoughs.com

A Ernesto – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads

Brazil – Mark Weinstein – Jazz Brasil – Jazzheads

Mulatas, etc, and All – Paulo Mora – Winds of Brazil (Um sopro de Brasil) – Adventure Music/Núcleo Contemporãneo

Amorous flower – Altamiro Carrilho – Winds of Brazil (Um sopro de Brasil) – Adventure Music/Núcleo Contemporãneo

Mas que nada – Lani Hall – Brasil Nativo – Windham Hill Jazz

Jambull – Antonio Restuci – Crisol – Petroglyph Records

Spain – Michel Camilo y Tomatito – Spain – Polygram

Highlights of the show:

Among the great tunes from tonight show, a special release took place today when airing ‘Brazil’ from last work by Mark Weinstein, who is visiting Brazilian classics and approaching to jazz sounds from a Brazilian perspective.

The prolific Mark Weinstein is bringing ‘Jazz Brasil’, another album in a short period of time since his last 2010 release in his label Jazzheads, which is bringing his new work as well. This time, the long-life Latin jazz musician, renowned for his approach to Afro-Cuban inspired music, make a leap into Brazilian musical terrains along with his flute and a small lineup with the basics; this is piano, bass and drums, accompanying him. Other than the awesome renditions to Tom Jobim’s tunes as ‘Triste’ or ‘If you never come to me’, you may find the popular ‘Brazil’ which sounds pretty cool from the flute perspective by Mr. Weinstein. He also presents covers of other very popular jazz musicians as Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter or Herbie Mann. The overall sense of peacefulness and achievement of musical mastery is remarkable throughout the whole album. However, the pulse and tense from the first half of the album doesn’t keep up as well in the second half, where the tone is mellower and it is offered a darker, more introspective view. Nevertheless, this is a great album as a whole which will be delightful to take in bits to truly appreciate to make it grow in your appreciation. Enjoy!

February 22 - Show #74

2011-02-22T22:59:00.005-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Chan chan – Compay Segundo – Buena Vista Social Club – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Candela – Ibrahim Ferrer, vocals; Faustino Oramas, composer – Buena Vista Social Club – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Alto Songo – Afro Cuban All Stars – Afro Cuban All Stars – Nonesuch/Warner

Patricia – Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán – Mambo Sinuendo – Perro Verde/ Nonesuch/World
Circuit

Carmen cubana – Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion – Classic Meets Cuba – Sony Classical

A un perro flaco – Juan Perro – Raíces al Viento – BMG/Ariola

Manteca – Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo – Afro – Verve

Cubop city – Mario Bauzá & Howard McGhee and His Afro-Cubpoppers – Compilation The
Original Mambo Kings – Verve

Peter Gunn Mambo – Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra – Ultra Lounge-Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

El cumbanchero – Don Swan & His Orchestra – Ultra Lounge-Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Way down yonder in New Orleans Mambo – Van Alexander & His Orchestra – Ultra Lounge-Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Mambo #504 – Fredy Omar con su Banda – Desde Nueva Orleáns – Louisiana Red Hot Records

If I only had a brain – Kermit Ruffins – Happy Talk – Basin Street Records

If I only had a brain – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz-A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone – Self-produced: www.petermacdonough.com

Aikawarazusa – Hiroshi Takano – Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection of Japanese Clubpop – Bungalow/Rough Trade Records

Kiss – Chiharu Iwamoto – Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection of Japanese Clubpop – Bungalow/Rough Trade Records

Cannabis – Cornelius – Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection of Japanese Clubpop –
Bungalow/Rough Trade Records

Samba de minha namoradinho – Calin with Fantastic Plastic Machine – Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection of Japanese Clubpop – Bungalow/Rough Trade Records

Boy from Ipanema – Jumbo – Sushi 3003 - A Spectacular Collection of Japanese Clubpop – Bungalow/Rough Trade Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul opened today with a modern classic in Cuban traditional music, and ended with a supermodern compilation from Japan. Despite distant geographically and stylistically, both share the spirit of this very program Latin Soul, bringing an approach to different ways to understand the whole generality of Latin music and its relationship to other genres.

Buena Vista Social Club came to light in 1997 and it has ever since the reference to traditional Cuban music since it came to the world attention the faded away style of “son”, which is pretty much a steady mellow and acoustic rhythm accompanying stories of love and whereabouts of peasants in the turn and beginning of the XIXth-XXth centuries. Back in the nineties, “Western” musicians dug dip in the archives and the living musical history in the island and found out those beautiful sounds, maybe some overlooked for the shine of the Cubop or Afro-Cuban jazz, or mambo, or the hype of funk/traditional in the latest years of XXth century. But, the “old trova” was still there, and guys like Santiago Auserón from Spain (from whom Latin Soul aired a tune tonight), or the musical archeologist Ry Cooder. Buena Vista Social Club is a production from the later, Ry Cooder, who took these tunes almost from forgotten and put them back in the music map again. Off this album, more new and individuals albums were released relaunching the careers of Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Elíades Ochoa, Rubén González, or ‘Cachaíto’ López, who was one of the new breed in the group. Musically, all the songs are good and this album is worth while stopping what you do and just pay attention to its music and relax, or keep doing what you were doing, in a better mood, though.

“Sushi 3003 – A Spectacular Collection of Japanese Clubpop” is not really a Latin or Brazilian album at all. Compiled by Olaf Maikopf and released in 1996 by Rough Trade Records and distributed by Bungalow in Germany, it is a collection of pop tunes that are trying to promote Japanese electro-pop bands in Europe. Among all those, the avid sounds explorer may find that some of them show young Japanese musicians keen on Brazilian bossa and samba. You may find entertaining these electro/naïve pop reviews with a bossa tinge among other purely electro pop, like the tune by Pizzicato Five or Les 5-4-3-2-1; but especial attention is dedicated to artists approaching Brazilian/pop crossover such as Chiharu Iwamoto, Mari, Calin with Fantastic Plastic Machine, Cornelius; or Jumbo, who actually brings ‘The boy from Ipanema’. Japan pop is fun and bossa nova-like as well, and we’re ready for it!

February 15 - Show #73

2011-02-15T23:00:00.002-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Playtime-Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Latin thing – Benítez – Compilation Playtime-Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Backlash – Freddie Hubbard – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol. 2 – Warner

Every Monday – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle Records

Ooh! Ah – Joe Cuba Sextet – Bustin’ Out – Tico Records

The honeydripper – Herbie Mann – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol. 2 – Warner

Come fly with me – Dave Valentin – Come Fly With Me – High Note Records

Milestones – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads

A love supreme – Conrad Herwig – The Latin Side of John Coltrane – Astor Place Records

I remember Diz – Paquito D’Rivera & The United Nation Orchestra – A Night in Englewood – Messidor

A night in Tunisia – Hilton Ruiz – Live at Birdland – Candid

Jambo – Dizzy Gillespie – Jambo Caribe – Verve

The big idea – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

María Domingas – Gato Barbieri – Under Fire – Flying Dutchman/BMG Music

Te amo, I love you – Ely Guerra – Sweet & Sour, Hot Y Spicy – Higher Octave Music

Paloma – Asunción – Pacifika – Six Degrees Records

Bizcocho amargo – Si*Sé – Si*Sé – Luaka Bop

Negra – Nicomedes Santa Cruz/Jaime Cuadra – Cholo Soy 2 - Quadrasonic Ideas

February 8 - Show #72

2011-02-08T22:51:00.001-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Crazy lady – Mongo Santamaría – Fuego – Vaya/Fania

Tighten up – Al Escobar and his orchestra – Compilation Kool It - Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

La descarga del Bobo – Willie Bobo – Compilation Masters at Work present Latin Sounds – Verve

¿Qué pasa? – Irakere – Cuba Libre – Far Out Recordings

The opener – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – Latin Percussion Inc.

Dirty old town – David Byrne – Rei Momo – Luaka Bop/Sire

Oink, oink mambo – Chuy Reyes & His Orchestra – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo
Fever – Capitol Records

Mambo jambo (Qué rico el mambo) – Dave Barbour – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Malambo #1 – Yma Sumac – Compilation Ultra-Lounge Mambo Fever – Capitol Records

Costa Caribe – Mambo Zombies – MZ3 – Self-produced album: www.mambozombies.com

Hippie tune (Song for Josh) – New Cool Collective – Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe – Club 802 Records

Los Gatos – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois Records

Somewhere over the rainbow – Peter MacDonough – The Wizard of Oz-A Latin Jazz Suite for Soprano Saxophone – Self-produced album: www.petermacdonough.com

Summer samba – Walter Wanderley – Compilation Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – EMIN/Wea

So danço samba (Jazz ‘n’ Samba) – Wanda da Sah – Ultra-Lounge Bossa Nova Ville – Capitol Records

Samba de Orpheus – Grant Green & Big John Patton & Ben Dixon – Iron City – 32. Jazz Records

Corcovado – Everything but the girl – Red Hot + Rio – Antilles/Verve

One note samba/Surfboard – Stereolab + Herbie Mann – Red Hot + Rio – Antilles/Verve

Sol tapado – Thievery Corporation – Compilation Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Sai das Trevas – Jazzamor – Compilation Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

January 25 - Show #71

2011-01-25T22:53:00.002-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Bella cosa – Mambo Zombies – MZ3 – Self-produced album: www.MamboZombies.com

Gospelanza – Irakere – Cuba Libre – Far Out Recordings

Namesake – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

La escuela – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois Records

Perdido – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Hear From There – Patois Records

Pan Wisdom – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcaine Suite – P. Note Music

Paco & Dave – The Caribbean Jazz Project – The Caribbean Jazz Project – Heads Up
International Ltd.

Métisse – Omar Sosa – Live à FIP – Otá Records

Manteca – Michel Camilo – Thru My Eyes – RMM Records

Alfonsina y el mar – Diego el Cigala – Cigala & Tango – Gran Vía Musical de
Ediciones S.L.

Dos gardenias – Diego el Cigala – Cigala & Tango – Gran Vía Musical de Ediciones S.L.

Ojos verdes – Martirio & Chano Domínguez – Acoplados – RTVE Música

Pasa la vida – Pata Negra – Blues de la Frontera – Nuevos Medios

Arabesque – Nicola Conte – Bossa Per Due – Eighteenth Street Lounge Music

This is what you are – Mario Biondi – Handful of Soul – Schema Records

Highlights of the show:

Two tracks from the latest album by the Latin jazz sensation from the West Coast area has been aired tonight as the official release of ‘To Hear From There’ in the North-East Texas airwaves.

Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet 2011 album ‘To Hear From There’ has been another musical asset as expected from the artistically high standards by Wayne Wallace. Released in his own label, Patois Records, this new album is a flow from his previous and acclaimed work ‘¡Bien! ¡Bien!’ So, it is very likely that good things (awards, recognition…) are in store for this album. Putting together an ensemble well known in his career, as Paul van Wageningen at drums or Michael Spiro at percussion, the tunes show a well-done job by musicians who know well what terrains they are passing across. More than half of the eleven tracks are composed by Wayne Wallace, making renditions to Tito Puente or Gilberto Valdés compositions, and covering the Cuban classic ‘The peanut vendor’. All the themes keep an overall homogeneous flow of rhythm and quality making the whole piece stands by itself. Wayne Wallace and his ensemble know well the Latin jazz language which is the first feeling one has at listening. He remarkably approaches the Cuban tradition in ‘The peanut vendor’ rendition, or the Afro Cuban of ‘Ogguere’. This album lets more Cuban related topics in than previous works by Wayne Wallace. ‘¡Bebo ya llegó!’ is a tribute to Bebo Valdés, keeping up the spirit of Bebo´s style. In general terms, here we have another great piece of Latin jazz, which definitively stands up to what Wayne Wallace have accustomed us along his years in the musical scene, making the San Francisco Bay Area a reference for contemporary Latin jazz.

January 18, 2011 - Show #70

2011-01-19T18:26:00.007-06:00

After Christmas holiday break, Latin Soul starts off new and fresh in 2011! Here you may have the first playlist and album review for the new year. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

The oracle – Louie Ramírez – Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampi Soul

Andalucía – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel – Self-produced album: www.orchestrotica.com

Mini Skirt – Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel –
Self-produced album: www.orchestrotica.com

Squeech me – Mambo Zombies – MZ3 – Self-produced album: MamboZombies.com

Descarga en blue – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – To Here From There – Patois
Records

If I only had a brain – Kermit Ruffins – Happy Talk – Basin Street Records

Fiesta – Gato Barbieri – Caliente! – A&M Records

Watermelon man – Poncho Sánchez – Latin Soul – Concord Picante

Corcovado – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy Records

Summer samba – Walter Wanderley – Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Music Records/eMIN/WEA

Água de beber/Mais que nada – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced album: www.carmenlamarque.com

Voce e linda – Caetano Veloso – Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Music Records/eMIN/WEA

De que vale ter tudo na vida – Jose Augusto – Música Contemporánea en Portugués
Intérpretes Brasileros – Rhino Records

O qué será – Chico Buarque – Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Music Records/eMIN/WEA

A felicidade – Tom Jobim – Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Music Records/eMIN/WEA

Garota de Ipanema – Nara Lead – Los Años Maravillosos del Brasil – Music Records/eMIN/WEA

Sancochao – Richie Zellón – Landología – Songosaurus Music

El norte – Gabriel Alegría – Wayruro – Rhino Records

Cántelo usted – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Ánimo y aliento – Los hijos del sol: Álex Acuña & Eva Ayllón – To y Country – Nido Enterteinment, LLC

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul has aired a new release tonight: Mr. Ho´s Orchestrotica The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel. Two tracks have been played as it could have been the whole album, as so cool it is!

'The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel' is an album released at the end of 2010. It is an 11 track album by the intriguing name of Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica devoted to versions of compositions by the Mexican conductor and composer Juan García Esquivel. Esquivel, as he was known in the music business, was sometimes called “The King of Space Age Pop”, as he was the most representative musicians who explored the possibilities of the easy listening or instrumental pop of late 50´s and early 60´s know as the “Space Age bachelor pad music”. Today, that style lives a renaissance with the so called “lounge music”. At the time, the stereophonic system was invented, making Esquivel a curious explorer of the possibilities of the system, as he recorded tunes with two different orchestras, remixing later as to have the stereo sound effect noticeable in the listening. His glamourous and sophisticated orchestrations shaped the music of an era. Today, a number of compilations may be found, as well as his original recordings, among which “Latin-Esque”, “Infinity in Sound, vol. 1 and vol. 2”, or “Cabaret Tragico” are remarkable.

Under the pseudonym of Mr. Ho, the Boston-based musician, percussionist and vibraphonist Brian O'Neill has put together the Orchestrotica to honor renditions to classics of Esquivel. The result is so good that if you aren´t familiar with Esquivel´s music, you would believe these tunes are originals by the so called Mr. Ho. The arrangements, the musicianship, the overall quality of sound is exquisite, really bringing you to the times of Space Age pop music. Especially interesting the tracks Andalucía and Mini Skirt. Frenesí or the in-crescendo Dancing in the Dark are also highlights from this album. Sumarizing, an exquisite jewel revering old-time “exotica”, or nowadays “lounge”. The artwork of the album is another little gem honoring the aesthetics of Space Age.

December 21 - Show #69 -- Christmas Special

2010-12-19T17:34:00.008-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Feliz Navidad – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Santa Claus is coming to town – Ed Calle & Arturo Sandoval – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

Venid Fieles Todos (Cuba) – Liuba Maria Hevia – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Diciembre – Los Embajadores Vallenatos – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

Paz En La Tierra (Joy To The World) (Cuba) – Ramon F. Veloz – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

White Christmas (France) – Los Reyes – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Deck the Halls – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Silent Night – Caribbean Jazz Project – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

Have yourself a merry little Christmas – Poncho Sánchez – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

La canción del tamborilero (Carol of the Drum) – Raphael – 30 Aniversario 1961-1991 – Hispavox/Capitol

We wish you a Merry Christmas – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

O, Christmas tree (samba) – Brave Combo – Christmas Present – Self-edited: www.brave.com/bo

Noite Para Festejar – Ivan Lins – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

O Cometido – Chouteira – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

Nadal de Luintra – Berroguetto – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

Jingle bells – Ed Calle & Arturo Sandoval – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

The little drummer boy – Brave Combo – It’s Christmas, Man! – P-Vine Records

What child is this – Poncho Sánchez – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Corrido navideño – Brave Combo – It’s Christmas, Man! – P-Vine Records

Santa baby – Sheila E – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

Feliz Navidad – Pete Escovedo & Ray Obiedo – Compilation Playboy Latin Jazz Christmas A Not So Silent Night – Playboy Jazz/Concord Records

Latin Soul has aired today its traditional Christmas Special. You heard a Latin jazz approach to Xmas classics, in addition to other tunes that are traditional folklore Xmas seasonal for some regions of Latin America and Spain and Portugal. All in all, it has been another great chance to enjoy one more edition of Latin Soul, in your station, 88.9 KETR. Next, you may see some of the album covers where songs for this show were coming from. Thanks for listening!

December 7 - Show #68

2010-12-08T10:42:00.003-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

Lucy’s Spanish Harlem – Louie Ramírez – Compilation Latin Jazz – Jazzclub/Verve

It’s not unusual – Willie Bobo – Compilation Latin Jazz – Jazzclub/Verve

Soul limbo – Cándido – Thousand Finger Man – Blue Note

Cugi’s cocktail – Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra – Compilation Latin Jazz – Jazzclub/Verve

Sunday go meetin’ – Latin Jazz Quintet – Latin Soul – Prestige

Soul sauce (Guachi guaro) – Cal Tjader – Compilation From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare
Groove Recordings

Day tripper – Mongo Santamaría – Instant Party – Concord Picante

Loverman (Oh, where can you be) – Mambo Zombies – Mambo Zombies – Self-edited www.mambozombies.com

D’Son – Omar Sosa – Afreecanos – Otá Records

Cha con marimba – Omar Sosa & NDR Bigband – Ceremony – Otá Records

¡Bien bien! – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien bien! – Patois Records

The big idea – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcaine Suite – P. Note Music

Milestones – VW Brothers – Muziek – Patois Records

Nardis – Michel Camilo – Spirit of the Moment – Telarc Records

La fiesta – Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Again – Decca

Te amo, I love you – Ely Guerra – Sweet & Sour, Hot y Spicy – Higher Octave Music

Fe – Julieta Venegas – Bueninvento – BMG/Ariola

Me caí – Pacifika – Asunción – Six Degrees Records

Barataria – Palo Viejo – Estás Aquí Ahora – Self-edited: http://www.myspace.com/paloviejo

Highlights of the show:
Latin Soul offered today a double set of Omar Sosa, the piano and marimba player from Cuba. A young and talented musician carrying the spirit of the old Cuban trova to today’s standards of contemporary Latin jazz. Next, you may have the Editorial Review of Amazon.com for his latest album released in 2010 by Otá Records, aired tonight in Latin Soul.

Ceremony is a major new project, the fruit of pianist-composer Omar Sosa's first big-band collaboration with composer-arranger-cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, Hamburg's 18-piece NDR Bigband (North German Radio/Norddeutscher Rundfunk), and the Omar Sosa Quartet, featuring Julio Barreto (drums), Childo Tomas (electric bass0, and Marcos Ilukan (Afro-Cuban percussion). Sosa himself plays piano and marimba. Recorded in two sessions (2007 & 2008) at NDR's Hamburg studios under the direction of Morelenbaum and Sosa, Ceremony features Morelenbaum's brilliant arrangements of selections from Omar's Spirit of the Roots (1999), Bembon (2000), and Afreecanos (2009). It also acknowledges the majesty of the legendary Afro-Cuban big bands of Frank 'Machito' Grillo, Chico O'Farrill and Dizzy Gillespie, while extending those revered traditions in a contemporary salute to the expansive universe of world jazz, wherein Sosa himself continues to reign as a joyous, generous, abundant, and essential creative spirit. From the Editorial Review of Amazon.com

November 23 - Show #67

2010-11-24T11:07:00.002-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez
Song-Artist-Album-Label

We got Latin soul – Mongo Santamaria – Compilation Kool It, Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Bobo! Do that thing – Willie Bobo – Compilation Latin Soul, Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Tighten up – Al Escobar & His Orchestra – Compilation Kool It, Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Taking over – Ralph Robles – Compilation Latin Soul, Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

I wish you love (Part I) – Joe Bataan – Saint Latin’s Day Massacre – Fania

Fever – La Lupe – Compilation Kool It, Soul, Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Baby Boo Bogaloo – Vladimir & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bad Boogaloo Nuyorican Sounds 1966-1070 – Fania

Soul drummers – Ray Barretto – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Sock it to me – Joe Cuba – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Camel Walk – The Latinaires – Compilation The Bad Boogaloo Nuyorican Sounds 1966-1070 – Fania

Ibérico jazz – Quinteto Montelirio – Ibérico Jazz – Vampi Soul

Trompeta loca – Conjunto Estif – Ibérico Jazz – Vampi Soul

Cielito lindo – Dave Brubeck Quartet – Bravo ! Brubeck! (Live in Mexico) – Legacy/Sony

Take five – Tito Puente – Compilation Latin Jazz – Concord/A&N Greece

Route 66 – Bebo Valdés Trío, con Israel López “Cachao, “Patato” Valdés, and Paquito D’Rivera – El Arte del Sabor – Blue Note

Chanchullo – Rubén González – Chanchullo – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Yesterday – Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Fermata Manfredo Fest

Ticket to ride – Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Fermata Manfredo Fest

Samba de Orpheus – Grant Green, Big John Patton, Ben Dixon – Iron City – 32. Jazz Records

Pixoxo remix – Che – Sexy 70 – Vampi Soul

Bossa per due – Nicola Conte/Thievery corporation – Jet Sounds Revisited – ESL Music

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul offered tonight a double set of Dave Brubeck and Tito Puente back to back. Dave Brubeck Quartet released an album of popular Mexican traditional tunes reinterpreted in a jazz style. Likewise, Tito Puente once released a cover of the famous Brubeck and Desmond’s “Take five”. This set tonight has been the highlight of the show. Here you may find a review on ‘Bravo! Brubeck!’ by Marc Greilsamer, found at amazon.com

Perhaps no other jazz artist has used the live album to his advantage more so than Brubeck. His series of college recordings in the early 1950s launched his career in full, and by the time his quartet performed these Mexican concerts in 1967, they were in the twilight of one of jazz's most successful runs. Delivering a repertoire of Mexican pop and folk standards (plus one Latin-tinged original), Brubeck mostly shows his softer melodic side, trading in his more intense, agitated ideas for hightened elements of beauty and swing. His dialogue with Mexican guitarist Chamin Correa on "Sobre Las Olas" is delightfully bright. Of course, Paul Desmond's alto work always tended toward the lighthearted; it's elegantly fragile (over Rabito Agueros's most delicate bongos) on "La Paloma Azul" and wonderfully frisky on "Estrellita." Brubeck and Desmond lay out for the fan favorite "Alla En El Rancho Grande," but Brubeck returns for a furious reading of "La Bamba," propelled by the percussion team of Rabito and Joe Morello. The timeless material, guest musicians, and above all, the fertility of the Brubeck Quartet make this Latin bit a success. --Marc Greilsamer, as found at amazon.com

November 9 - Show #66

2010-11-09T22:50:00.001-06:00

Theme: Chin Chon Chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Roots – Willie Bobo – Juicy – Verve

Boss trés bien – Quartet Trés Bien – Boss Trés Bien – Verve

Todos locos – Herbie Mann – Flautista! Herbie Mann plays Afro-Cuban Jazz – Polygram

Get out of my way – Joe Torres – Latino con Soul – Pacific Jazz/Blue Note

I’m on my way – Cándido – Beautiful – Blue Note

Agua dulce – The jazz crusaders – Chile con Soul – Pacific Jazz/Blue Note

Latin fever – Jack Costanzo – Latin Fever – Liberty

Favela – Clare Fischer – Manteca – Blue Note

If I only had a brain – Kermit Ruffins – Happy Talk – Basin Street Records

Foforo Fo Firi – Los Hombres Calientes – Vol 3 New Congo Square – Basin Street
Records

Go east – Jeno Somlai – Let It Go – Self-produced: www.jenosomlai.net

Fast Eddie – Bill O’Connell – Latin Jazz Fantasy – Random Chance Records

Pent-up house – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – In The Middle – Cagools Records

The big idea – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

Minha parede – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

The girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz, João Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim –
Compilation Nova Bossa Red Hot – Verve

Água de beber – Astrud Gilberto with Antonio Carlos Jobim – Compilation Nova Bossa
Red Hot – Verve

Wave – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Wave – A&M Records

October 26 - Show #65

2010-10-26T22:48:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

The peanut vendor (el manisero) – Stan Kenton and His Orchestra – Compilation Latin
Jazz La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Mambo Inn – TheGeorge Shearing Quintet – Compilation Latin Jazz La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Cha cha cha – Tito Puente – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Rumdrum – Tómas Einarsson – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Afro Blue – Mongo Santamaría – Afro Roots –Prestige

Soul Sauce (Guachi guaro) – Cal Tjader – Compilation Latin Jazz La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Juana Mil Ciento – Irakere – Irakere – Columbia

What are you doing tomorrow night? – Paquito D’Rivera – Havana Café – Chesky Records

Autumn leaves – Ray Barretto – My Summertime – Blue Note

El watusi – Ray Barretto – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Do you dig it? – Ray Barretto – Latino con Soul – Polydor

Acid – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

Leeway – Grafitti – Grafitti – Self-edited: www.tomgraf.com

Seven steps to heaven – Phil Hawkins – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

Solid – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Hay días como hoy – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Tumi Records

Sombras – Concha Buika – El Último Trago – Warner Music Spain

Mucho corazón – Martirio, featuring Chano Domínguez & Jerry González – Mucho Corazón – 52. P.M./Sunnyside

October 19 - Show #64

2010-10-19T22:51:00.004-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Seven Steps – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

Eight o’clock blues – Phil Hawkins and his ensemble – Sugarcane Suite – P. Note Music

Todo aquel ayer – The Caribbean Jazz Project – The Caribbean Jazz Project – Heads Up International Ltd.

Jambo – Dizzy Gillespie – Jambo Caribe – Limelight/Verve

Laurel Z27 – Luis Marín y New Jazz Band – Puerto Rico Jazz Jam – AJ Records

Blue bossa – McCoy Tyner – And The Latin All-Stars – TELARC Jazz

Poinciana – McCoy Tyner – And The Latin All-Stars – TELARC Jazz

Namesake – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

Florecita – Robert Incelli and his Latin Jazz Band – From Bolívar to L.A. – Tonga Records

Después de la tierra – Antonio Restucci – Crisol – Petroglyph Records

Night in Granada – Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra – Borrasca – Higher Octave Music

Mestizo – Terra Sul – Kindness of Strangers – Motown Records

Mulatas, etc, and All – Paulo Mora – Winds of Brazil (Um Sopro de Brasil) – Adventure Music

Amorous flower – Altamiro Carrilho – Winds of Brazil (Um Sopro de Brasil) – Adventure Music

Choro volador – Marcos Ariel – Terra do Indio – WEA Latina

Balança pena – Marisa Montes – Compilation Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

O que pode ser – Jussara Silveira – Compilation FNAC Spain 2002/3 – FNAC Spain

Outro lado – Zuco 103 – Compilation Latin Jazz The Essential Album – Union Square
Music

Cariocas (Remix 96) – Adriana Calcanhoto – Compilation FNAC Spain 2002/3 – FNAC Spain

Highlights of the show:

The highlight of the show tonight came of the hand of McCoy Tyner and the Latin All Stars. Always a reference for Latin jazz of the latest years in Latin Soul, it has been dedicated a segment entirely to this album. Next, you may find its review as it has been taken from James Rozzi, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc. at Amazon.com.

Pianist McCoy Tyner & The Latin All-Stars come on like a band of Latino musical marauders. Running the gamut of grooves in a state-of-the-art fashion, Tyner's nonet proves exemplary at distilling the deep connections betwen Latin music and jazz. For example, Kenny Dorham's jam-session favorite, "Blue Bossa" is presented as an uptempo samba with alternate changes - far removed from its relaxed original form. "La Habana Sol" - one of three Tyner originals - is a blistering line woven through a slightly veiled merengue beat. Excellent arrangements of "Poinciana" and "Afro Blue" round out the more recognizable fare.

The soloing is heavy-duty. tyner is heard sounding much more aggressive than of late. Trombonist Steve Turre breaks out his conch shells for several inspired solos. While Gary Bartz's gutsy alto and soprano are firmly grounded in latter-day Coltrane, Claudio Roditi's trumpet conjures the fluidity of a Clifford Brown.

The Latin All-Stars' horn section spews tight passages like an open fire hydrant on a stifling summer day in the Bronx. The crisp rhythm section, based around drummer Ignacio Berroa, clearly understands how to work the fundamental clave. All the while, Tyner stokes a fire beneath his hot band, spurring impulsive soloists to reach beyond their technical facilities toward the realm of free association.

From James Rozzi, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc. at Amazon.com.

October 12 - Show #63

2010-10-12T22:51:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin fever – Jack Costanzo – Compilation Latino Blue – Blue Note

Woody’n you – Sabu Martínez – Jazz Espagnole – Vampi Soul

Cachondo – Mario Bauzá – Finest Volume One – Messidor

Caravan – Machito and His Orchestra – The Original Mambo Kings, An Introduction to
Afro-Cubop 1948-1954 – Verve-Polygram

Manteca – Dizzy Gillespie – Afro – Norgran Records/Verve

Jungle rhumba – Xavier Cugat – Music to Watch Girsl By – Hitland

Afrodisia – Kenny Durham – Afro-Cuban – Blue Note

Tin tin deo – Clark Terry & Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Latin blues – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Sandunga – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Baby – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Hot club of Madrid serenade – Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra & Quintet – Jazz
Flamenco – RCA/BMG Music Spain

Canción del fuego fatuo – Pedro Iturralde Quintet featuring Paco de Lucía – Flamenco Jazz – Polydor

Oye cómo viene – Chano Domínguez – Compilation Calle 54 – Blue Note

Gracia – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Valicha – Gabriel Alegría y Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet – Wayruro – Rhino Records

Deve ser amor – Vinícius de Moraes & Odette Lara – Vinícius & Odette Lara – PolyGram

No ano que vem – Tania Maria – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

Se Você Pensa – Elis Regina – Elis Live in London – Universal Japan

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul dedicated a set to Dave Pike and his album ‘Manhattan Latin’ tonight. A regularly played album in the show, it was about time to bring it up to the front and having it reviewed. Next, you may find a review by Jason Ankeny, obtained at www.cduniverse.com.

Manhattan Latin captures Dave Pike in flux between the straight-ahead approach of his earlier sessions and the psychedelic pop-jazz of his efforts for MPS: a playful yet methodical immersion into pure, sunkissed groove, its artful assimilation of global rhythms and textures anticipates the direction of Pike's most memorable work. Recorded with an impressive lineup including flautist Hubert Laws, drummer Willie Bobo and then-unknown pianist Chick Corea, the album largely eschews familiar Latin standards in favor of Pike originals. What's impressive is that the end result seems completely organic, living up to the album's title in terms of both sophistication and flavor. Phenomenal cover, too. ~ Jason Ankeny, at cduniverse.com.

September 28 - Show #62

2010-09-28T22:56:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Recordings

Watermelon man – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Latin Soul, Descarga & Boogaloo –
Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Camel walk – The Latinaires – Compilation The Bad Boogaloo Ny Yorican Sounds 1966-1970 – Fania

Dame un tipi – Frankie Dante & Orquestra Flamboyan – Compilation Playtime, Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hy&Fly Records

Hey mama – Johnny Zamot – Boogaloo Frog – J. Z. Productions

Every Monday – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle Records

Mini skirt – Mambo Zombies – Mambo Zombies – Self-produced: www.mambozombies.com

Hippie tune (Song for Josh) – New Cool Collective – Soul Jazz Latin Flavours
Nineties Vibe – Club 802/Challenge Records

Soul limbo – Cándido – Thousand Finger Man – Blue Note

The opener – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – Latin Percussion Inc.

McCanna – Les McCann Ltd. – Compilation ¡A Gozar! – Blue Note

Tupac Amaru – Gato Barbieri – Fenix – Flying Dutchman/RCA Victor/BMG France

El arriero – Gato Barbieri – Fenix – Flying Dutchman/RCA Victor/BMG France

Bert’s bossa nova – Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Compilation The Bossa Nova
Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Bossa per due – Nicola Conte – Bossa Per Due – Eighteenth Street Lounge Music

Sai das trevas – Jazzamor – Compilation Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Confort Sounds

Criança das ondas – Intuit – Compilation Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Confort Sounds

Brazil nuts – Alex Valentin – Compilation Latin Vibes: Club Selection – Kinkysweet

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul dedicated a set to one of the favorites artists and album ever played in the show. This is, Gato Barbieri and his 1972 album ‘Fenix’. An awesome musical gem that naturally deserves to be the highlight everytime is played on the air. Next, you may find a review on this album.

Gato Barbieri´s “Fenix” is an album from 1971 that could have been released today, 40 years later, and it would keep the freshness and cutting-edge than from back then. Well, we don´t talk about some electronica effects or something alike, but the pattern-free melodic evolutions in it. Greatly inspired by the free jazz movement of earlier seventies, this album will resemble to legendary saxophonist such as Pharoa Sanders or Ornette Coleman. The presence of the raw saxophone sound all over guiding the tune at its discretion is the distinctive feature of the earlier years of Gato Barbieri, and this album in particular earned him popularity becoming quite well known among jazz connoiseaurs or those seeking the new and non cannonical jazz style at the time. Regarding the content of the album, it is a fact in Mr. Barbieri´s first part of career to have a conception of jazz like a panamerican source of musical representation. This is, through this compositions, he wants to follow the jazz standards, adding nonetheless those instruments from the Southamerican music tradition. So, instruments from the Andean cultures wouldn´t surprise in this productions. In “Fenix”, the approach is more to the Brazilian music school, and instruments like the birimbau and conga and bongo drums are present all ove the album, at times getting engaged with samba rythms as well. The six tracks of the album are superb, offering a great listening experience along the forty minutes it lasts. Tunes which are a must to review from time to time: “Falsa bahiana”, “Bahia” which are clearly Brazilian inspired, and “El arriero”, in the best Gato´s tradition of saxophone raw power, cheered up vocally boosted tune, which is so typical of him. Definitively a gem of a very personal way to understand Latin jazz, easy to fall under the spell work of art.

September 21 - Show #61

2010-09-21T22:58:00.001-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

We got Latin soul – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Kool It, Soul Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

It’s not what you say – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves – Vampi Soul

Latin Soul Square Dance – Joe Bataan with Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampi Soul

Fever – La Lupe – Compilation Kool It, Soul Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Do you dig it? – Ray Barretto – Latino con Soul – PolyGram Records

Tighten up – Al Escobar & His Orchestra – Compilation Kool It, Soul Funk & Jazz Go Latin – Harmless Recordings

Vehicle – Susie Hansen – Representante de la Salsa – Jazz Caliente

Las calles de Chicago – Susie Hansen – Representante de la Salsa – Jazz Caliente

The new arrival – Charlie Sepúlveda – The New Arrival – Antilles

Passing by – Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits – In Case You Missed It – Jazzheads

El toro – Jerry González & The Fort Apache Band – Moliendo Café – Sunny Side Music

Contagio – Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Compilation Afro-Cuban Jazz Now – Blue Note

Yemayá – Jane Bunnett – Radio Guantánamo: Guantánamo Blues Project Vol. 1 – Blue Note

Footprints – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads

Go east – Jeno Somlai – Let It Go – Self-produced album: www.jenosomlai.net

Bulerías del norte – Tino di Geraldo – Nuevos Medios Colección – Nuevos Medios

Entre tinieblas – Jorge Pardo – Las Cigarras Son Quizá Sordas – Milestone

Orobroy – Dorantes – Orobroy – Phantom

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul kicked off tonight with an interesting selection of hyper upbeat tunes from reference artists from the so called Latin soul of the 70’s. The compilation Kool It, Soul Funk & Jazz Go Latin fed most of this segment. Next you may find a review on this album.

This compilation released by the British label Harmless in 2001 is another sample of the high interest that in the latest years is brought to this other kind of the golden era of the 70’s soul. Here you may find the great names of the genre, such as Mongo Santamaría, Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Jack Costanzo, Jimmy Sabater, and even La Lupe. The compilation works perfect as a whole despite the variety because it really sets a flow from tune to tune, truly making the whole piece a connected collection made up of very well back to back complemented songs. In the end, it is a very enjoyable piece of music to retro speed up your parties or just having a cool funky moment. Many of the songs are in English, always having a base on a typical Latin percussion and song rhythm structure. In this sense, Mongo Santamaría and Jack Costanzo got the highest accuracy in the crossover of Latin and Soul. Mr. Santamaría’s “We got Latin Soul” could be taken as an anthem for the genre. Ray Barretto is bringing here a more jazzy mode, as Joe Bataan, with his cover of “Theme of Shaft”, is closer to a purest soul style. Al Escobar & His Orchestra is another of the assets of the album, as Pucho & the Latin Brothers, who is a main reference in the style. Finally, the cover of “Fever” by La Lupe is one to remember and appreciate in its entire kitschy dimension. Concluding, a varied and very attractive compilation to help out interested listeners around finding more artists who at a certain point of music history wanted to explore both their Latin and Afro-American musical heritage with truly enjoyable results.

September 14 - Show #60

2010-09-14T23:01:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Campiña – Afro-Cuban Jazz Project – Putumayo presents Cuba – Putumayo Records

Sabroso como el guarapo – Orquesta Sublime – Putumayo presents Cuba – Putumayo Records

El bodeguero – Rubén González – Chanchullo – World Circuit/Nonesuch

No me llores más – Omara Portuondo – Buena Vista presents Omara Portuondo – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Boliviana – Irakere – Putumayo presents Cuba – Putumayo Records

Flores para tu altar – Celina y Reutilio – Éxitos de Celina y Reutilio – Discos Meca Suaritos

Rhapsodia del maravilloso – Sabu Martínez & Arsenio Rodríguez – Palo Congo – Blue Note

La luna en tu mirada – Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán – Mambo Sinuendo – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Foforo Fo Firi – Los Hombres Calientes – Vol. 3 New Congo Square – Basin Street Records

Brother running – Los Hombres Calientes – Vol. 3 New Congo Square – Basin Street Records

Fantazias de samba – Los Hombres Calientes – Vol. 3 New Congo Square – Basin Street Records

Berimbau – Americo Bellotto – Compilation The Mood Mosaic 7-The New Shapes of Sound –Partners in Crime

Bim bom – Silvio Silvera – Compilation The Mood Mosaic 7-The New Shapes of Sound – Partners in Crime

L’enfant samba – Cortex – Compilation The Mood Mosaic 7-The New Shapes of Sound – Partners in Crime

Forever song – Mosquitos – Mosquitos – Bar/None Records

No ano que vem – Tania Maria – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

Tudo que você podia ser – Azymuth feat. Nair Candia – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

Nagô Buddha – Gilberto Gil – Parabolic – Warner Music Brazil/WEA Latina Inc.

Minhas lágrimas – Caetano Veloso – Cê – Nonesuch Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul dedicated a set to the New Orleans ensemble Los Hombres Calientes. Out of their album New Congo Square Vol. 3., the veterans from the Big Easy give a shot to a jazz and latin crossover. Next, you may find a review on their album by Eugene Holley, Jr., from Amazon.com.

New Orleans's fabled Congo Square was the meeting place where blacks from Africa and the West Indies danced to their native grooves during the slavery era. Paying homage to one of the Crescent City's most historic spots is the city's own Los Hombres Calientes--percussionist Bill Summers, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, and the newest member, drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez. They take Congo Square to the Americas beyond the U.S. with Cuba's Isaac Delgado and Jamaica's Burning Spear. Recorded in New Orleans, Havana, Santo Domingo, and Bahia, New Congo Square delves into the rumba/salsa "Forforo Fo Firi," the reggae classic "I Shot the Sheriff," and the merengue-motored "Dominicanos." Mayfield plays the Brazilian bossa nova with passion on "Corcovado/Nocturnal Low Moan" and Jamaica's Rastafarian rhythms spring forth on "Nyabinghi." Stateside, the group also funks up contemporary urban dance grooves on the "New Bus Stop," and trumpeter Michael Ray and vocalist Kermit Ruffins serve up a tasty musical gumbo on "New Second Line." Los Hombres Calientes vividly connect the musical dots in the African American hemisphere. By Eugene Holley, Jr., from Amazon.com

August 24 - Show #59

2010-08-24T23:02:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Mamá agüela – Cal Tjader – Primo – OJC/Fantasy

Baby – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Rip a dip – The Latin Jazz Quintet – Latin Soul – Prestige

Arthur’s dance – The Caribbean Jazz Project – Compilation The Colors of Latin Jazz A Latin Vibe! – Concord Records

Tanguedía – Gary Burton – Compilation The Colors of Latin Jazz A Latin Vibe! – Concord Records

Have you met Miss Jones – Jeno Somlai – Let It Go – Self-produced album: www.jenosomlai.net

Caragua – Grafitti – Grafitti – Self-produced album: www.tomgraf.com

Brigas nunca mais – Jacob Melchior – It’s About Time – Self-produced album: www.jacobmelchior.com

Samba de Orly – Miguel de León – Postcards from Rio – Self-produced album: www.migueldeleon.net

Atabaque de Cunha – Dendê & Hãhãhães – Bahia de Todos os Santos – Mamadêlê Productions

Fado Alfacinha – Amália Rodrigues – Compilation Café Portugal – Union Square Music

Olha a Ribeirinha – Negros de Luz – A Tribute to Amália Rodrigues – Times Square Records

Oye cómo viene – Chano Domínguez – Compilation Calle 54 Music from the Miramax motion picture – Blue Note

La danza de las sombras – Dorantes – Sur – EMI

Soleares – Pedro Iturralde & Paco de Lucía – Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y 2 – Hispavox/Blue Note

Bulerías – Pedro Iturralde & Paco de Lucía – Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y 2 – Hispavox/Blue Note

Las ciudades – Concha Buika y Chucho Valdés – El Último Trago – Warner Music Spain

Corazón loco – Bebo & Cigala – Lágrimas Negras – Calle 54 Records/Ariola-BMG

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul aired today a few good flamenco and jazz crossover tunes, as it is the nature of the show. Among other artists featuring their blend of jazz and flamenco creations, a double set dedicated to Pedro Iturralde, a pioneer of this genre, has been the highlight of tonight´s show. Following, you may find a review to a landmark album from which two themes were aired in Latin Soul tonight.

Pedro Iturralde is a retired Spanish musician and composer who graduated from Royal Conservatory in Madrid, from which he retired in 1994. He was born in 1929, and dedicated his life to music. As a musician, his instrument was saxophone, and he enjoyed an extense and international career (studied at Berklee College of Music Boston, Ma) as a performer in jazz and as soloist at symphony orchestras. Being keen on jazz, along with classical music, he went on to lead his own jazz band in Madrid, and probably catched the new trend on crossover jazz and flamenco started in the 60's by Miles Davis and his “Sketches of Spain”. In 1967 and 1968, Pedro Iturralde goes on to experimenting and doing recordings for the Spanish label Hispavox, which were released under the name “Jazz Flamenco”, which later would be released as one album with the title “Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y2”, which later in the 90's were released by Blue Note as well.

“Jazz Flamenco Vols. 1 y 2” joins Pedro Iturralde's jazz band and the guitar of Paco de Lucía. This is a collection of eight themes were mainly a bebop jazz sound shares wisely with the flamenco guitar. The overall flow of the saxophone and drums will break a clear space for the guitar and the flamenco melodies at certain points in the evolution of the themes making the perfect ensemble of both jazz and flamenco musical languages. If you like jazz, the fresh guitar notes for opening and guiding first steps in tunes, as in “Zorongo gitano”, “Soleares” or “Bulerías” setting the flamenco tone to let the saxophone blend in and having the jazz band constrined in the complex rhythms of flamenco, you are going to enjoy this album. If you are on flamenco only, maybe this is not your cup of tea. All in all, it´s remarkable the solos of saxophone and guitar going back and forth as in a dialogue between Mr. Iturralde and Mr. De Lucía in the tracks of this highly recommendable album.

August 17 - Show #58

2010-08-18T00:00:00.006-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Swamp people – Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers – Compilation Can You Dig It? – Brown Sugar Records

Hit de bongo – Tito Puente – Compilation Can You Dig It? – Brown Sugar Records

Light and sweet – Willie Rosario – Compilation Latin Dance Party Vol. 2 1960's Boogaloo – Warner Jazz/Atlantic

One, two, three – Ramsey Lewis – Goin' Latin – Verve

Mexican hat dante – Clark Terry & Chico O'Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Minor's holiday – Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban – Blue Note

Poinciana – McCoy Tyler – And The Latin Jazz Stars – Telarc Jazz

Ping pong – Conrad Herwig – The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter – Half Note

Watcha gonna do – Pete Escovedo – Mister E – Crossover

Iracuba – University of North Texas Latin Jazz Ensemble – En Clave – North Texas Jazz

Just now – Michel Camilo – Spirit of the Moment – Telarc Jazz

On the other hand – Michel Camilo – One More Once – Sony/Columbia

Watermelon man – Michel Camilo – Thru My Eyes – RMM Records

Samba triste – Eliane Elías – Compilation Calle 54 – Blue Note

Corcovado – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy Records

Você e eu – Herbie Mann – Do the Bossa Nova – Atlantic

Mas que nada – Oscar Peterson – Soul Espanol – Verve

Can't buy me love – Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Braz-Bossa-Roots

A hard day's night – Os Sambeatles – Os Sambeatles – Braz-Bossa-Roots

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul aired today a complete three-theme set on the Dominican Republic pianist Michel Camilo. A composer and musician whose career spans three decades, and who has been years on top of the Latin jazz stardom, also a recognizable figure in straightahead jazz and classical piano. The clean, soberb, and outstanding piano sound of Mr. Camilo has long been appreciated in Latin Soul. By this set, the show wanted to go through different albums by him, covering different registers. Next, you may find the review of the albums from which themes has been selected to be aired in Latin Soul tonight. They are three different Latin jazz and jazz perspectives by a truly piano virtuous.

“Spirit of the Moment” was released by Telarc in 2007. It has the sound of a personal intimate album. Michel Camilo plays piano, Charles Flores plays bass, and Dafnis Prieto plays drums. A three-men lineup that approaches to straightahead jazz more than pure Latin jazz. You may find tunes reminding you of more Latin/funk sounds, as the opening track “Just now”, track 3 “Spirit of the moment”, or “Nardis”, which got a Flamenco jazzy tinge for its rythym at the piano performance. Finally, “Hurry up and wait” is another leaning on the Latin side. Overall, it´s a great sample of piano jazz with basic accompanying instrumentation, which appeals to all those who may enjoy melow piano tunes, with upbeat moments where piano and percussion explore a not very marked Latin connection as you may expect from other mainstream Latin jazz albums by Michel Camilo himself.

Michel Camilo´s “Thru my Eyes” is a 1997 album released by RMM Records, produced by Michel Camilo himself. It´s overall a wonderfull collection of takes on Latin jazz classic tunes, hence “Thru my eyes”. From “Poinciana”, “A night in Tunisia”, or “Oye cómo va”, to “Mambo Inn” and “Manteca”, among others, Mr. Camilo´s mastery at piano to be the main instrument, even at the lead of the percussion with his own piano strokes. Going from Latin “clave” sound to melodic piano tune just happens in a matter of seconds, showing the versatility of Mr. Camilo progressing from pure Latino to jazz and reverse. The accompanying band includes the ubiquitous Horacio “El negro” Fernández at drums, together with a bass support by the sidemen Anthony Jackson and John Patitucci, but no brass in this album. Mongo Santamaría´s classics “Watermelon man” and “Afro blue” are also among the reviews here done. A truly tour de force by Michel Camilo covering on many different tunes, but taking care of them offering something like a piano caress to Latin jazz marklands, and presumably keystones for his here shown exquisite talent.

“One More Once” is a 1994 album released by Columbia/Sony, where Michel Camilo composes all the songs. It counts with a truly big ensemble, among whom, we may find the saxophone of Paquito D'Rivera, and Giovanni Hidalgo at congas. The Latin jazz sound to this album is more obvious than in other samples by Mr. Camilo. There is a general festive flavor to all the tunes in the album, making any of them a good example of what it is contemporary Latin jazz with an aim for joy and catchy rhythms. The opening track “One more once” and following “Why not!” really set the tone for the album, suggesting that this is not the intimate piano jazz that we may find in other Michel Camilo´s works. Although, you still find room for Mr. Camilo piano solo on “The resolution”. Anyway, the album´s themes in general seek the syncopation to have the listener in the delightful territory of upbeat Latin jazz at its best.

August 10 - Show #57

2010-08-09T18:49:00.006-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Moderna muchacha – Joe Loco – Ultra-Lounge Vol. 17: Bongo Land – Capitol

A night in Tunisia – Latin Jazz Sextet – Joe Loco – Ultra-Lounge Vol. 17: Bongo Land – Capitol

Club Caballeros – Laurindo Almeida – Joe Loco – Ultra-Lounge Vol. 17: Bongo Land – Capitol

Mambo Jambo – Xavier Cugat – The Original Latin Dance King – Sony

Tuxedo – John Reids – Morphine Mambo Jazz Club – Plastic Records

Sabre dance – Lalo Schifrin – Mambo Mania Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Hip hug her – Chico O’Farrill – Mambo Mania Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Mambo de las brujas – Francy Boland – Mambo Mania Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Mambo de los dandis – Nicola Conte – Bossa per Due – Eighteenth Street Lounge Music

Seven steps to heaven – Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion – The Magician – Savant Records

Caminos de Machu Picchu – Ray Mantilla Space Station – Synergy – Red Records

Leeway – Grafitti – Grafitti – Self-produced: Tom Graf and Ray Obiedo-www.tomgraf.com

Route 66 – Bebo Valdés with Israel López "Cachao", "Patato" Valdés, and Paquito D’Rivera – El Arte del Sabor – Blue Note

Dance with me – Emmet Wheatfall and Noah Peterson – When I Was Young – Self-produced album: Peterson Entertainment, LLC

A felicidade – Antonio Carlos Jobim & Vinícius de Moraes – Black Orpheus Soundtrack – Novabossa Red Hot – Verve

The girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim – Novabossa Red Hot – Verve

Brigas nunca mais – Jacob Melchior – It’s About Time – Self-produced album: www.jacobmelchior.com

Leaps & bounds – Axel’s axiom – Uncommon Sense – Armored Records

Mesie Julián – Josh Rouse – El Turista – Yep Roc Records

One note samba/Surfboard – Stereolab + Herbie Mann – Red Hot +Rio – Verve

The boy from Ipanema – Crystal Waters – Red Hot +Rio – Verve

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul aired today an interesting first part on Latin club music reminiscent to decades before the 60's, as many tunes had that a feeling of old noir B&W movie when action could happen in smoke-full clubs where frentic mambos where played by handsome-kitsch numerous-lineup orchestras. The highlight of the show today is the compilation “Mambo Mania”, a surprising collection where there's room to more than mambo.

In the Talkin' Verve series, the compilation “Mambo Mania” released in 1998 offers a refreshing collection of songs by artists such as Chico O'Farrill, Cal Tjader or Miguelito Valdés, to others not so familiar with Latin sounds as jazz musicians Wes Montgomery, or Francy Boland. The overall result is a festive bunch of songs going joining mambo tunes with those of lounge organs and big orchestras, even including raw Cuban percussion by “Patato” Valdés doing a cover of the Brazilian classic “Mas que nada”. As this one, other tunes don´t relate much to mambo as the circus-like Lalo Schifrin cover of “Sabre dance”, or his jazz version of the Cuban classic “El manisero”, here entitled “The peanut vendor”. Cal Tjader´s tune “Curaçào” is also far from pure mambo. All in all, if not the mambo album you wanted, it truly puts together some mambo with a misterious organ tinge and other big orchestra curiosities that make the listening a trip along styles and approaches to mambo and Latin tunes in general, like Herbie Mann's tune “Cuban potato chip”, or Francy Boland´s pair of themes. Remarkable is the opening track“Hip hug her”, the Booker T Jones' song, version by Chico O'Farrill, who also closes the compilation with “Descarga número 1000” as example of a sophisticated mambo. As mentioned, a musical trip to explore on Latin tunes ranging from mambo-like tunes to orchestral arrangements tunes with a lounge tinge to it. Let´s just enjoy the enterteining variety of Latin music, and learn about curious versions of songs you didn´t think you could come across in a mambo album.

August 3 - Show #56

2010-08-03T22:57:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Subway Joe – Joe Bataan & Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampisoul

Do the boogaloo – Pete Rodríguez y su conjunto – Bogaloo The Rough Guide to Bogaloo –Rough Guides/World Music

Soul nitty gritty – Ralph Robles – Bogaloo The Rough Guide to Bogaloo – Rough Guides/World Music

Latin thing – Benítez – Playtime 17 Pure Latin Tracks Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Every Monday – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle Records

Cachaíto in laboratory – Cachaíto López – Cachaíto – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Anaís – Cachaíto López – Cachaíto – World Circuit/Nonesuch

A gozar con mi combo – Cachao – Master Sessions Vol. 1 – Epic Records/Sony

We are our father’s sons – McCoy Tyner – McCoy Tyner and The Latin All-Stars – Telarc Jazz

Encuentro – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads

El son te llama – Orchestra Baobab – Specialist in all styles – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Hommage à Tonton Ferrer – Orchestra Baobab – Specialist in all styles – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Jiin Ma Jiin Ma – Orchestra Baobab – Specialist in all styles – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Mani mani kuru – Ketama & Toumani Diabaté & Danny Thompson – Songhai – Hannibal Records

Comparito – Diego Amador – Piano Jondo – Milestone Records/Nuevos Medios

Nefertiti – Chano Domínguez – NFS New Flamenco Sound – Verve

Una noche sin ti – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Highlights of the show:

A complete three-song set has been dedicated in today´s show to the Orchestra Baobab, the legendary Senegalese Afro-Latin band. Among many other tunes dedicated to the Cuban musical heritage, it was a worthwhile stop and see inside this album to check on a truly fusion of styles and traditions.

“Specialist in All Styles” is the 2002 album by Orchestra Baobab, released by Nonesuch Records. This a band originally from Senegal and their music can be classified (if you like to tag everything) as Afro-Latin. This is, Latin music made by African musicians, where you may guess, different kinds of styles and musical heritage are foreseeable going to a crucible that may not always bring a good result. Orchestra Baobab is a legendary band originated in Dakar, Senegal in the decade of the 1970´s, which from 1987 to 2001 was apparently out of businnes. It came back strong again with this album here reviewed and it´s still very healthy, internationally touring around. In late 60´s and 70´s, Latin music was well accepted in some West Africa countries like Senegal, Benin, or Gambia. Bands were formed which assumed this sound as their own and reinterprete it fusioned to their musical heritage. Orchestra Baobab was one of this band, and possibly the most popular. Many musicians from different cultural heritages out of Senegal form the band, singing usually along the Wolof and the Mandinga cultures and languages. Musically they lack the complex Latin percussion, but they adjust very well to the particular Cuban “son” style. In “Specialist in All Styles”, they do an outstanding version on the classic “El son te llama”, in Spanish. The lately popular Cuban musician Ibrahim Ferrer is the guest artist in “Hommage à Tonton Ferrer”, another remarkable tune in this album. The opening track “Bul ma miin” is a very catchy tune that sets a happy tone to the whole album. And so the music goes in a festive atmosphere, combining a mid-tempo beat and nice and clear guitar plucking, getting along with the Cuban rhythm of “son”. Brass comes at the right times. “Specialist in All Styles” was produced by the internationaly famous and acclaimed Yossou N´Dour, and that may explain the comeback of the band after being gone some twelve years. A recomendable album to explore the results of fusion and being admired for the long way run of the influence of Cuban music (which was influenced by African sounds in a first place).

Summer concerts in Spain

2010-07-19T18:12:00.008-05:00

Latin Soul has been airing prerecorded shows during a few weeks in June and July. I hope you have kept listening with interest, maybe reviewing some themes heard in the past, which you enjoyed and wanted to have aired once again.

While being out of Commerce, home to KETR, in Spain, I have attended a couple of concerts that I definitively would like to share with you through this blog. These concerts were offered by artists aired in “Latin Soul”, and it was a great pleasure to have the chance to assist and watch them. I was lucky they were offered in a region of Spain where I tend to be vacationing every summer: San Pedro del Pinatar-Lo Pagán in the so called Mar Menor, in Murcia. The Mar Menor (minor sea) is a peculiar geological formation formed in the Mediterranean sea that encloses a piece of sea which has a narrow pass to the main Mediterranean sea and as a result turns out to be a sort of lake by the sea, with hardly no brave waves at all and a higher level of salinity which has been appreciated by family type of tourism and the elderly alike.

In this area, the touristic town of San Javier has organized the already 13th edition of the “Festival Internacional de Jazz de San Javier”. For this edition, they had artists such as Marcus Strickland Quartet, Dr. John, or George Benson in schedule. Not far from there, some 25 miles, the old city of Cartagena, Murcia has celebrated the 16th edition of their World music festival “La Mar de Músicas”. Some artists presented in this edition were Toumani Diabate, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Os Mutantes, and Gotan Project among many others. Both festivals employ a hard working organization and resources to try to put together attractive line ups year by year, so that they have gotten to be up and running for so many years and obtaining so, a well earned prestige among the quite loaded agenda of music festivals going on in Spain in the summer time.

Next, I describe the concerts that I assisted in these two mentioned festivals.

July 8: Chucho Valdés & The Afrocuban Messengers, at the XIII Festival Internacional de Jazz de San Javier, Murcia, Spain.

The greatest piano player in Latin jazz today, Chucho Valdés, took the opportunity of presenting his new album “Chucho´s Steps” in his concert. Most of the songs performed would be belonging to his coming album, as he explained. Nonetheless, his repertoire is quite extense already and he went through it delighting connoisseurs and new comers to Latin jazz. As an example, he opened with an Irakere piece, “Misa Negra”, that very well could be the ilustration of what Afro Cuban jazz is. For the occasion (and the new album), he has gathered The Afrocuban Messengers, from whom is remarkable saxophone player Manuel Miyares gave a few brilliant solos. The main figure, nevertheless, was Chucho Valdés, of course, who would introduce to the audience and guide the whole music played; and who would extend his solos or accompany the main melody on his discretion. You could feel as the audience wanted Chucho´s solo moments above all other parts. As they were virtuous and soul healing. Percussion was also present, of course, and the blend of it with piano got high quality harmonious moments. At times, uncomprehensible jazz and Latin rhythms, alternating with more catchy standard Latin tunes, going back to pure African percussion; and start over. In the last part of the show, Chucho introduced his sister Mayra Caridad Valdés, and some vocals and dancing tunes came to concert, grasping the interest of the audience and taking their yearning for dancing real. It was the perfect ending for a show going from the cult to the popular having always the main beautiful sound of Chucho's diverse piano tunes as the main protagonist. In short, a two-hour experience of cool live Latin jazz according to one of their greatest interpreters.

July 9: Afro-Cubism (Cuba-Mali), at the 16th edition of La Mar de Músicas, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain.

“Afro-Cubism” is the Nick Gold´s (owner of label World Circuit) dreamed musical project become truth some 13 years later. In other words, Nick Gold was the executive mind behind Buena Vista Social Club, the music collaboration between Ry Cooder and the traditional long-life Cuban musicians back in 1997, which exploded and put the old Cuban music in the world map. Ever since, musical creativity from Cuba gained more respect than the one already earned (as Cuba is truly the birthplace to so many “Latin music” styles). The original idea included bringing Mali, Africa musicians to bring together sinergy from both musical schools. The Africans couldn´t make it to the appointment, due to visa and administrative reasons. This day of today in Cartagena, Spain, the only remaining member from Buena Vista, Elíades Ochoa (accompanied by his Cuarteto Patria), was the Cuban part of the project “Afro-Cubism”. On the Mali side of the show, these were the names: Toumani Diabaté, at the beautiful sound instrument kora; Bassekou Kouyate, at the n'goni, also a beautiful sound off a wooden guitar-like instrument; Lassana Diabaté, at the balafons, a sort of xilophone; Djelimady Tounkara, at the electric guitar; and Kassy Mady, vocals.

Tonight's concert at Cartagena, Spain was the presentation to the world. From here, the tour continued to Rotterdam, Netherlands, and it´s my understanding that the show is to visit the States in the fall. World Circuit is releasing the album in fall 2010. In this concert you could feel a little of what a first experience might be when you put many influences together. Having the musicians been after this show and project many months, one had the feeling that they were finding their way through the masses. Audience, on its part, was totally in for the proposal. We were expecting cool Cuban rhythms together with the kora and the n'goni. In that sense, the mix was wonderful. Remarkable when the Cuban brass section boosted it all up! The songs were being presented in a funny way by Mr. Ochoa, who was wearing his typical sombrero and black shirt. His attitude as front man and expertise at the guitar lead the show from beginning to end. Some songs were Cuban, others from Mali. In any case, long versions of all them were in use so in the evolution of the melodies, chances were given for instruments build up their dialogues. And so it happened. The wonderful cristaline plucking sound of the n'goni and the kora could go for hours and you will always feel is not enough of it. At one time, in what it seemed to be a spontaneous moment where Mr. Ochoa, Mr. Diabaté and his kora, and Mr. Kouyate and his n'goni were left alone in the stage, little by little they shaped up a wonderful version of “Guantanamera”, the Cuban classic, being so the highlight of the show. One after the other, songs came and stayed, no matter who sang if Elíades Ochoa or Kassy Mady, the instruments took over in what it seemed at times turns to show solo virtuosism. I missed, by the way, more solo moments for Mr. Diabaté and his kora, but maybe he was saving himself for his own concert the next week. All in all, a cool musical proposal full of legendary musicians, who played well on stage, worked out a show based on their expertise more than in the repertoire, making the audience enjoy from the beginning, and for some, getting the heat of the sinergy by the end, when most of the people was standing up song after song dancing whatever the music was dictating, and that´s what a good concert must be.

"Latin Soul" will be back soon in the air. Hope you are there every Tuesday at 9:00pm CST at 88.9 KETR or at ketr.org

May 25 - Show #55

2010-05-25T23:03:00.005-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion Group – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Records

Afrodisia – Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban – Blue Note

Backlash – Freddie Hubbard – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo – Atlantic Records/Warner Jazz

Hip hug-her – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo – Atlantic Records/Warner Jazz

Latin soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Latin Soul Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Five high – New Cool Collective – Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe – Club 802/Challenge Records

A Ernesto – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads Inc.

Milestones – VW Brothers – Muziek – Patois Records

Iracuba – University of North Texas Latin Jazz Ensemble – En Clave – North Texas Jazz

Concierto para metales – Irakere – Misa Negra – Messidor

Adeus, Maria Fulô – Os Mutantes – Os Mutantes – Polydor

A minha menina – Os Mutantes – Os Mutantes – Polydor

Samba do avião – Juan José Calatayud & Silvia – Nova Jazz – Orfeón Videovox

Brasilia – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy Records/Original Jazz Classics

Samba de Orpheus – Grant Green & Big John Patton – Organ Trio and Quartet – Groove Hut Records

Agua de beber – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Jaguar Music Records

Não deixa o samba morrer – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced album: www.carmenlamarque.com

Sai das trevas – Jazzamor – Compilation Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions Vol.1 – Comfort Sounds

Vibraçao – Pauline London – Compilation Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions Vol.1 – Comfort Sounds

Highlights of the show:

Among the great pieces aired tonight in Latin Soul, Juan José Calatayud and Silvia have brought a delightful interpretation of piano and solo voice bossa nova style. Next, you may find the review of their album "Nova Jazz" as it is found at Dusty Groove America CD and record website store.

A gorgeous little Latin piano jazz record from Juan Jose Calatayud from the end of the 60s – touching on bossa later on in the set with vocals by Silvia – a very nice set that emanates warmth and soul all the way through! The instrumentation is stripped down and wonderful, done so well and so wonderfully early on, that when Silvia's lovely voice comes in later on it's like an extra sweet surprise. Great stuff! Titles include "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", "JJ Jazz", "Lety's Blues", "Comin' Through The Apple", "Dindi", "Samba Do Aviao", "The Look Of Love", "Inutil Paisagem" and "Ola". By Dusty Groove America, Inc.

May 18 - Show #54

2010-05-18T23:09:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Summertime – Ray Barretto – Putumayo presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Steppin’ with T.P. – Hilton Ruiz – Putumayo presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Mira Flores – Eddie Palmieri – Listen Here! – Concord Picante

Mambo Inn – The George Shearing Quintet – Latin Jazz La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

La playa – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Polly’s delight – Juan Amalbert’s Latin Jazz Quintet – Hot Sauce – Prestige

The opener – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – Latin Percussion Inc.

Cubanola – Mario Bauzá, Paquito D’Rivera & Jorge Dalto – Afro Cuban Jazz – Yemayá Records

Como dos extraños – Tango Bar – Compilation Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

La cumparsita – Astor Piazzolla – La Historia del Tango

Libertango – Astor Piazzolla – Itinerary of a Genius – Milan Music/BMG

Fiesta – Gato Barbieri – Caliente! – A&M Records

María Domingas – Gato Barbieri – Under Fire – Arista Associated Labels/BMG Heritage/Bluebird

Caragua – Grafitti – Grafitti – Self-produced www.tomgraff.com/Borrowed Time Music

O samba e o tango – Caetano Veloso – Fina Estampa, ao vivo – Polygram Records

Samba para dos – Eddy Harris feat. Lalo Schifrin – The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Gracia – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Festejo – Richie Zellón – Landología Afro-Peruvian Jazz – Songosaurus Music

Summertime – Gabriel Alegría – Wayruro – Rhino Music Records

Highlights of the show:

'Latin Soul' has played a few songs from a great compilation which in the essence the reason of the existance of this radio show. Next, you may find a review on this album, “Putumayo presents Latin Jazz”, a great compilation from one of the labels that has offered more to World music in all its manifestations in the latest years. The following review is taken from the Editorial Review from Amazon.com.

A mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz style come together on Latin Jazz, a lively collection of songs by masters of the genre.

The artists featured on Latin Jazz represent an honored cast of musicians ranging from early pioneers of the genre to those who have helped it remain a viable force for more than 60 years. Machito, a contemporary of Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington, was a pioneering bandleader who helped deepen the bond between Afro-Cuban music and American jazz. His classic track "Congo Mulence" opens the album and features fellow jazz legend Cannonball Adderley. Other legendary figures on the album include Tito Puente, whose mastery of the timbales combined with old-fashioned showmanship kept his music fresh and relevant over the years, and Eddie Palmieri, whose piano techniques put him in the same league as jazz legends Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner. He teams here with Brian Lynch on "Guajira Dubois," a game of musical tag between Palmieri's piano and Lynch's trumpet.

The driving rhythm behind most Latin jazz comes from its powerful percussion, and Latin Jazz showcases some of the finest in this field. Master conguero (congo player) Poncho Sanchez leads one of the most popular Latin jazz groups in the world. His seasoned ensemble contribute the cool energy of "El Sabroson", while Ray Barretto covers the classic "Summertime." Considered the "godfather of Latin jazz," Barretto was the first Latino to have a Latin hit on the American Billboard Charts.

Other luminaries on the album include Hilton Ruiz, a former child prodigy who appeared at Carnegie Hall at the age of 8, Chocolate Armenteros, the legendary Cuban trumpet player, and Manny Oquendo & Libre, who represent a multigenerational dynasty of Latin music. Icelandic double-bassist Tómas R. Einarsson, and New York icon Chico Alvarez round out the collection.

From Editorial Review of Amazon.com.

May 11 - Show #53

2010-05-12T11:38:00.001-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Lee way – Grafitti – Grafitti – Self-produced www.tomgraff.com / Borrowed Time Music

El abogado – VW Brothers – Muziek – Patois Records

Going up! – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Laurel Z27 – Luis Marín y New Jazz Band – Puerto Rico Jazz Jam – AJ Records

Patio de luna – Antonio Restucci – Crisol – Petroglyph Records

Doña María – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – In The Middle – Cagoots Records

María Cervantes – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

Rumdrum – Tómas Einarsson – Putumayo presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Ibérico Jazz – Quinteto Montelirio – Ibérico Jazz - Las producciones de Antoliano Toldos 1967/72 – Vampisoul

Trompeta loca – Conjunto Estif – Ibérico Jazz - Las producciones de Antoliano Toldos 1967/72 – Vampisoul

El día que me quieras – Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Again – Decca

Lo que vendrá – Astor Piazzolla – Compilation Tango

Balada para un loco – Astor Piazzolla con Amelita Baltar – Compilation Itinerary of a Genius – INA/Milán Music /BMG

Bahia de todos os santos – Dendê & Hãhãhães – Bahia de Todos Os Santos – Mamadêlê Productions

Rio de Janeiro Blue – Miguel de León – Postcards from Rio – Self-produced album: migueldeleon.net

Onde ander meu amour – Orlandivo – Compilation Café do Brasil – Metro/Union Square Music

Xuertnom – Projecto 3 – Compilation Café do Brasil – Metro/Union Square Music

Sol tapado – Thievery Corporation – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Highlights of the show:

'Latin Soul' has aired tonight two tunes by Astor Piazzolla. A radio show could be filled with tunes by Astor Piazzolla, however these two themes are to have a tiny musical piece of this great Argentinian composer. To review one of his albums not trying to cover his vast legacy, it´s a hard task; nonetheless, here you may find a few comments on the album -“Itinerary of a Genius”- out of which a track was played, which is by the way the adaptation of a poem by Horacio Ferrer, beautifully taken to song by Mr. Piazzolla and Amelita Baltar at the vocals.

Astor Piazzolla´s “Itinerary of a Genius” is a 2002 released compilation by Milan Records, distributed by BMG. It´s the perfect album to get acquaintance with Mr. Piazzolla´s musical legacy. Here you may find the highlight themes from his career, as “Adiós Nonino” (to his late father), “Libertango”, “Buenos Aires hora cero”, “Tanguedia”, “Milonga del Ángel”, or “Tres minutos con la realidad”, among others, which will be enough to introduce you the mystic conception of music as Astor Piazzolla understood his reviewing of the Argentinian musical expression of tango. Born in Argentina in 1921, dead in 1992 after health complications, he has been one of the greatest composers of the XXth century, no doubt one of the most prolific and respected from Latin America. He also is one with a special sensibility towards the musical tradition of his country, Argentina, in the sense of understanding and reviewing the music that portraits it, this is, tango. The use of the instrument “bandoneón”, typical of tango, receives a new approach making the resulting compositions a magic moment. Talking about Astor Piazzolla´s music is talking about the sensations one feels when listening to it, at times moving to cinematographic landscapes, at times eeire like, always a dive into listening experiences. “Itinerary of a Genius” contains also three final tracks with Mr. Piazzolla answering in French to several interviews, as well as a very complete information inner booklet. Finally, a mention to the last musical track, “Balada para un loco”, one of the two vocals songs in the album, sang by Amelita Baltar, over the words by Horacio Ferrer, a poem and lyrics composer who long worked aside Astor Piazzolla. This sample here, “Balada para un loco”, if not the best description of attraction, seduction and love ever written, is very close to be it. Together with the music and the wonderfull interpretation of Amelita Baltar, it is the justification to listen to this album and appreciate the musical development, the musical itinerary, of such a great artist.

May 4 - Show #52

2010-05-04T23:12:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Tequila – The Champs – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

Taco Wagon – Dick Dale and His Del-Tones – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

La cucaracha – Mexicali Brass – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

The lonely bull – The Ventures – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

Cielito lindo – Dave Brubeck Quartet – Bravo! Brubeck! – Legacy/Sony

El cuchipe – Los Lobos – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

El clavo y la cruz – The Plugz – Repo Man Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – MCA

Adiós México – Texas Tornados – Texas Tornados – Reprise Records

La conquistadora – The Krayolas – La Conquistadora – Box Records

Nostalgia de México – Dave Brubeck Quartet – Bravo! Brubeck! – Legacy/Sony

Mexican hat dance – Clark Terry & Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Tequila – Bill McElhiney & His Orchestra – Compilation Latin Jazz – Verve

South of the border – Wes Montgomery – Compilation Mambo Mania Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Mambo de las brujas – The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

A man and a woman – Chico O’Farrill – Compilation Mambo Mania Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Mambocito mío – Illinois Jacket – Compilation ¡Viva Margarita! – Rock River-Universal Music

Curação – Cal Tjader – Compilation Mambo Mania Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Nefertiti – Nicola Conte – Other Directions – Blue Note

Kind of sunshine – Nicola Conte – Other Directions – Blue Note

Liberalia – Vincent Geminiani – Compilation The Mood Mosaic 7-“The new shapes of
sound” – Partners in Crime

Llegando a la capital – Jaime Delgado Aparicio – El Embajador y Yo Original Motion Soundtrack Picture – Vampisoul

Kamasutra – Manfred Hübler & Siegfried Schwab – Vampyros Lesbos Original Motion Soundtrack Picture – Crippled Dick Hot Wax Records

Soul Nuevo – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World-Groovy Night Club Music from Uruguay 1968-71 – Vampisoul

Highlights of the show:

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! 'Latin Soul' couldn´t just let this important date pass by, and had more than half the show filled with Mexican spirit oriented music. Most of the songs came from a party album that you may find commented next.

¡Viva Margarita! Williams-Sonoma Drink Companion Series is a compilation that you may probably find in many used CD stores around the country, as well as accompanying a series of guides on drinks. The CD is produced by Williams-Sonora, and was distributed by Universal in 2004. Regarding music, it offers an unusual good collection of both Afro-Cuban and Mexicanish surf music. If you want a Latin musical party background, or give some musical context to your Cinco de Mayo, with no changing of CDs all the time, this may be your album. Renown artists such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Beny Moré, Chico O'Farrill can be found in Afro-Cuban lot, bringing tons of rhythms with their “descargas” and mambos. On the Mexicanish side, surf music by The Venturas, the famous tune “Tequila” by The Champs, Dick Dale and His Del-Tones; along with Mexicali Brass, ending the whole piece with “El cuchipe” by Los Lobos. Sumarizing, good music for good times of celebration.

April 27 - Show #51

2010-04-27T23:02:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Rumdrum – Tómas Einarsson – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Changuí para Alfredo – Jane Bunnett – Radio Guantánamo: Guantánamo Blues Project Vol. 1 – Blue Note

Milestones – VW Brothers – Muziek – Patois Records

Baila guajira – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – Latin Percussion Inc.

Rhapsodia del maravilloso – Sabú & Arsenio Rodríguez – Palo Congo – Blue Note

Cómo se goza en el barrio – Marc Ribot – Y Los Cubanos Postizos (The Prosthetic Cubans) – Atlantic

Mama Inés – Grant Green – The Latin Bit – Blue Note

Samba de Orpheus – Grant Green & Big John Patton – Iron City – 32. Jazz Records

Grazing in the grass – Willie Bobo – Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Yeh! Yeh! – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation From Latin… To Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Guaguanco stroll – Wali & The Afro Caravan – Compilation A Gozar! – Blue Note

Thousand finger man – Cándido – Thousand Finger Man – Blue Note

Wave – Elli Fordyce Sings – Songs Spun of Gold – Fordyce Music

Obsession – Sarah Vaughan with Milton Nascimento – Brazilian Romance – CBS

What a difference a day made – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced: carmenlamarque.com

Strangers in the night – RG Royal Sound Orchestra – Impact – RG Records

El muerto vivo – Peret – Éxitos Originales – BMG

Un mundo raro – Concha Buika – El último trago – Warner Music Spain

El agüíta del querer – Martirio with Chano Domínguez – Acoplados – RTVE Música

Highlights of the show:

'Latin Soul' offered tonight two tunes by Grant Green where the great guitar player showcases a Latin approach to his work. Both were renditions to classics from Cuba and Brazil respectively. Thus, the Latin guitar jazz by Grant Green becomes the highlights of tonight´s 'Latin Soul'.

1961 recorded and 1963 Blue Note release, Grant Green´s “The Latin Bit” was remastered and rereleased in 2007. Out of the extense Mr. Green career, this is his approach to Latin music, precisely in a time where it was common ground that many of straight jazz stars would try to explore new paths along the Latin soundscapes. The characteristic Grant Green´s plucking style is dominating the melodies from beginning to end of the album, accompanied by a bassline of percussion. As a result, a mellow overall tone offers almost an hour of Afro-Cuban classics, like “Mambo Inn”, “Mamá Inés”, “Tico tico”; together with samba tunes, “Brazil”; and renditons to classics as “Bésame mucho” and “Granada”. There´s room to Mr. Green compositions as “Blues for Juanita”; and more renditions as “My little suede shoes” and “Hey there”. Maybe the variation of approaches does not make the album work as a well blended piece, but yet it shows great moments and highlights of Latin jazz in the unusal format of guitar jazz and Afro-Cuban percussion support. All in all, a good album to enjoy Grant
Green´s musicianship, and the good deeds of the expertise of Willie Bobo and Carlos 'Patato' Valdés taking care of the percussion section. Lastly, despite the attempts of the musical cultural blend showcased, the artwork in the cover shows ignorance of the vast manifestations of Latin culture: Grant Green´s Latin outfit has nothing to do with the Latin musical approach given to his album. Let´s just keep it to the music, then.

April 20 - Show #50

2010-04-20T23:02:00.005-05:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

La camorra – Astor Piazzolla – Compilation Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

Como dos extraños – Tango Bar – Compilation Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

Libertango (Tributo a Astor Piazzolla) – Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Again – Decca

El abogado – VW Brothers – Muziek – Patois Records

Solid – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Cherokee – Kristina – Offshore Echoes – Patois Records

Afro Blue – McCoy Tyner – And the Latin All Stars – Telarc Jazz

Landú – Manuel Miranda – Compilation El Sonido del Jazz - Afro Jazz Peruano – TDV Media & Enterteinment Perú

Arroz con concolón – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

Canela – Kenyara – Compilation El Sonido del Jazz - Afro Jazz Peruano – TDV Media & Enterteinment Perú

Amor de mis amores – Ángel Lobatón – Afro Peruano Son – Jaguar Music Records

Bahia de todos os santos – Dendê & Hãhãhães – Bahia de Todos Os Santos – Mamadêlê Productions

Na beira do Rio – Dendê & Hãhãhães – Bahia de Todos Os Santos – Mamadêlê Productions

Não me estrague o dia – Os paralamas do sucesso – Compilation Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Rios, pontes & overdrives – Chico Science & Nação Zumbi – Compilation Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Tanacara – Gonzaguinha – Compilation Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Vamos esta noite – Clã – Cintura – EMI Music Portugal

Tira a Teima – Clã – Cintura – EMI Music Portugal

Olha a Ribeirinha – Negros de Luz – A Tribute to Amália Rodrigues – Times Square Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul has offered a selection of contemporary West Coast Latin jazz from artists such as VW Brothers, Wayne Wallace, and Kristina, recording for the label Patois Records, whose work is remarkably oriented to the launching of new values especially from the San Francisco Bay Area Latin jazz today's music scene. Following, you may find a review on the recently released album “Muziek” by VW Brothers.

VW Brothers sign the album “Muziek”, a 2010 Patois Records release. VW Brothers is the artistic name of Paul Van Wageningen and Marc Van Wageningen. Brothers who are native to The Netherlands, long time residents in the States, currently settled (for a long time, too) in the San Francisco Bay Area. They share the responsabilities like this: Paul at the drums and Marc at the bass. They have long been musicians from the Pete Escovedo Orchestra, and have work along side with many musicians always being regulars in the support lineups for recordings for albums of others. Revered among the musicians and conneisaurs of the scene, an album composed and released under their name has been long awaited. So far, there has been many “long” in this review. Finally, with “Muziek”, we obviously are in front of the result of talented musicians who were expected to go a step ahead in their careers and have some pay back in the sense of publicly acclaimed recognition. Regulars from contemporary Latin jazz scene like Wayne Wallace and Michael Spiro among a numerous orchestra members (and I presume, friends) have made possible bring “Muziek” to life. A collection of eleven themes ranging from classic contemporary Latin jazz (“Zapatos de madera”, “Benito”, the take on Miles Davis' “Milestones”, “Cecilia's song”), to more straightahead jazz (“Simone”, “Moon over gate”) to funky jazz as well (“You guys done yet?”), which will make pleasant the listening of it to anyone keen on these music standards. Especially remarkable is the tune “El abogado”, where a truly crossover takes place and you may go from Cuban ritual chant, to cool keyboards, to trumpet solo and more in all seven minutes. Likewise the ending tune “Euro” is the mellow tone close to melancolic epilogue to a highly recommendable sample of crossover jazz going from Latin to less ethnic approaches leaving a smooth feeling in the listener, who probably will long enjoy this work.

April 13 - Show #49

2010-04-13T23:00:00.003-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin Soul square dance – Joe Bataan with Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampisoul

Coco-e – Joe Bataan – Saint Latin’s Day Massacre – Fania

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Records

Dance, dance, dance – The Lebron Brothers & Orchestra – Compilation Playtime-Latinsoul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Bobo! Do that thing – Willie Bobo – Compilation Latin Soul, Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Muchacha – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle

New York Soul – Ray Barretto – Compilation Can You Dig It? – Brown Sugar Records

I like it like that – Cosa Nostra – Cosa Nostra – RAFF

Maw Latin Blues – Nuyorican Soul – Nuyorican Soul – Mercury Records

Juana Mil Ciento – Irakere – Compilation Latin Jazz La Combinación Perfecta – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

And I love her (Mi gran amor le di) – José Alberto “El canario” – Tropical Tribute to The Beatles – RMM

A hard day’s night – Johnny Rivera – José Alberto “El canario” – Tropical Tribute to The Beatles – RMM

And I love her – Os Sambeatles with Manfredo Fest – Os Sambeatles – Braz-Bossa-Roots

A hard day’s night – Os Sambeatles with Manfredo Fest – Os Sambeatles – Braz-Bossa-Roots

Triste – Manfredo Fest – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Samba Toff – Sexteto de Jazz Moderno – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Samba para dos – Eddy Harris feat. Lalo Schifrin – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Guisella – Yuri Juárez – Afroperuano – Saponegro Records

El norte – Gabriel Alegría – Wayruro – Rhino Records

Highlights of the show:

It's a common saying that The Beatles have inspired many artist and actually have shaped the popular culture of XXth century and probably centuries to come... Latin Soul have presented tonight two albums that lie straight under the category of Beatles musical inspiration. The best of it all is that the crossing of genres that have been made in the process. Both salsa and bossa nova musical genres have served to offer rendition on classic Beatles songs. “A Tropical Tribute to The Beatles”, from the Latin music world, and “Os Sambeatles”, from the bossa nova scene, have been aired back to back on their respective takes on these Beatles intemporary themes: “And I love her” and “ A hard day's night”. Next, you may read reviews in both albums published in different websites, such as buy.com and dustygroove.com.

A bossa nova take on The Beatles -- served up with plenty of great keyboard work from the legendary Manfredo Fest! Fest is well know to bossa fans for his killer combo sides of the 60s -- and although this album's a much more obscure effort, it follows in a very similar vein -- instrumental and strongly jazz-based, with piano or organ as the main solo instrument, soaring over the top of some tightly crackling rhythms! The tunes are all Lennon/McCartney compositions -- played with lots of inventive touches that really take them from their roots, and open them up as new groovers filled with keyboard improvisation. Titles include "All My Loving", "Help", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Michelle", "Hard Day's Night", and "Ticket To Ride". Review by Dusty Groove America, Inc.

On December 31, 1962, the Beatles performed the classic song "Bésame Mucho" at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, in recognition of the highly emotive music from Latin America. Four decades later, RMM decided to bring the Beatles' greatest hits back, this time played by some of the most prominent Latin artists in a tropical tribute to one of the most influential acts in popular music ever. After the opening track, "Hey Jude," by Puerto Rican singer Tony Vega, Tito Nieves and the percussion virtuoso Tito Puente deliver a freewheeling "Let It Be." The Cuban soloist Guianko performs a salsa version of "Can't Buy Me Love," followed by Johnny Rivera's "Hard Day's Night." Latin diva Celia Cruz sings her own version of "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," while New York-based Ray Sepúlveda and Manny Manuel do the same on "The Fool on the Hill" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand," respectively. Domingo Quiñones' cover of "Day Tripper" is followed by "Lady Madonna" by Venezuelan-born Oscar D'León, and Jesús Enríquez joins Cuban Miles Peña on "With a Little Help From My Friends." RMM Tropical Tribute to the Beatles comes to an end with a stylish version of "Yesterday" by Cheo Feliciano (aka José Cheo Feliciano), a bolero-inflected "And I Love Her," and "Come Together" by Latin jazz symbol Tito Puente. A joyous 13-track record with captivating and even exuberant performances in both English and Spanish. ~ Drago Bonacich on buy.com.

March 23 - Show #48

2010-03-23T23:15:00.002-05:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

The honeydripper – Herbie Mann – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol. 2 – Warner Jazz

Gimme some love – Joe Cuba Sextet – Compilation Can You Dig It? – Brown Sugar Records

Spanish grease – Ramsey Lewis – Goin’ Latin – Verve

Light and sweet – Willie Rosario – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol. 2 – Warner Jazz

Hit the bongo – Tito Puente – Compilation Can You Dig It? – Brown Sugar Records

Boss trés bien – Quartet trés bien – Boss Trés Bien – Verve

Canciones – Agua Dulce – Searching for Juana – Self-produced : www.agua-dulce-net

Alma - otra vez – Funky Mustard – Jazza Mostaza – Moosepie Records

Causas y azares – Silvio Rodríguez – Canciones Urgentes-Greatest Hits – Luaka Bop

Unicornio – Silvio Rodríguez – Canciones Urgentes-Greatest Hits – Luaka Bop

A un perro flaco – Juan Perro – Raíces al Viento – BMG/Ariola

Amorosa guajira – Las Rubias del Norte – Rumba Internationale – Barbès Records

Cómo se goza en el barrio – Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos – The Prosthetic Cubans – Atlantic

La vida es un sueño – Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos – The Prosthetic Cubans – Atlantic

Dos gardenias – Ibrahim Ferrer & Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club – World Circuit/Nonesuch

Lo dudo – Los Panchos – Compilation The Songs of Almodóvar – Blue Note Records

El tiempo que te quede libre – María Dolores Pradera – El Canto de las Sirenas – Time Life

Babalú – Astrid Hadad – Cabaret 2000-Three Mexican Cabaret Divas-Ten years – Opción

A nadie – Liliana Felipe – Cabaret 2000-Three Mexican Cabaret Divas-Ten years – Opción

Ropa interior – Eugenia León – Cabaret 2000-Three Mexican Cabaret Divas-Ten years – Opción

Cabaret 2000 Celebrates Ten Years of the Underground World of Entertainment Better Known as Cabaret

Cardo o ceniza – Jaime Cuadra & Eva Ayllón feat. Chabuca Granda – Cholo Soy 2 – Quadrasonic Ideas

Highlights of the show:

A long-time favourite of Latin Soul, Marc Ribot got to be a remarkable moment among the songs heard tonight in Latin Soul. Here you may read a review on his album “Y Los Cubanos Postizos (The Prosthetic Cubans)” by Andrew Barlett from Amazon.com's Best of 1998.

Inventive guitarist Marc Ribot and his new combo perform songs associated with legendary Cuban composer and big band leader Arsenio Rodríguez. You'd hardly expect New York guitarist Marc Ribot--who's played with lots of ironists and cynics--to do such a spectacular, hearty job of paying homage to Cuban bandleader Arsenio Rodriguez. This CD, though, reaches far and wide, to both straightahead Cuban jazz fans and lovers of more visceral, gritty music. Ribot plays scouring guitar, getting great organ cushions from John Medeski and Roy Coleman. But it's E.J. Rodríguez's deep, traditional Cuban percussion that fattens this CD for its Best of 1998 status. --Andrew Bartlett

March 16 - Show #47

2010-03-16T23:12:00.004-05:00

Theme: Chi chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Afro-Blue – Mongo Santamaría with Cal Tjader and Willie Bobo – Afro Roots

Shoshana – Cal Tjader – Gózame! Pero Ya… – Concord Picante

Got myself a good man – Pucho and The Latin Soul Brothers – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

A night in Tunisia (A tribute to Dizzy) – The Subterraneans – Compilation The Most of Latin Groove – Jazz FM Records

Caravan – Nicola Conte & Philipp Weiss at vocals – Rituals – Schema Records

Warm winds – Charles Kynard & Buddy Collette – Warm Winds – World Pacific

McCanna – Les McCann LTD. – Compilation ¡A Gozar! – Blue Note

Misa negra – Irakere – Misa Negra – Messidor

Brasil native – Lani Hall – Brasil Nativo – Windham Hill Jazz

Terra do indio – Marcos Ariel – Terra Do Indio – WEA Latina

Caminhando – Terra Sul – Kindness of Strangers – Motown Jazz

Coisa mais linda – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Living Music

Intro-A jeitosa do morro – Che – Sexy 70 - Music inspired by the Brazilian sacanagem movies of the 1970’s – Vampisoul

Latinaire (Batucada version) – Beatless – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Recordings

Tema en Hi-Fi – Nicola Conte – Jet Sounds Revisited – Schema Records/ESL

Veja o sol (Spiritual South remix) – A Bossa Electrica – Compilation Latin Vibes, Vol. 2: Club Selection – Kinkysweet

Highlights of the show:

Tonight show’s highlight has no doubt been Irakere and its 17 minute track “Misa negra”, out of the album by the same title. Following, you may find a review on this album.

Released by Messidor in 1991, the CD information accounts 1987, though, for the year “Misa Negra” was recorded. Nonetheless, it is an album of Irakere at its best. Irakere, a long-life Cuban band, formed by big stars in Latin jazz today was born under the musical vision of Chucho Valdés and Paquito D'Rivera, whose careers already came together from the Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna. An idea of renovation of popular music led them to set a new band so that a combination of Afro-Cuban folklore with bop jazz, funky, and fusion would be the outcome of all of it. Since its inception they set the standard for the cutting-edge vanguardist sounds in Latin jazz. Every album has offered always an element for surprise and awe. “Misa Negra” is a four-track album, composed totally by Chucho Valdés, except for the last track, “El Duke”, a version of a Dave Brubeck´s theme, which is a tribute to Duke Ellington. The big band sound in this tune is simply remarkable, like the musicianship of Mr. Valdés at the piano. The album flows around the theme “Misa negra” ('African Mass' in English) as the album´s name, which is a seventeen minute suite resembling the four movements of a Cuban Yoruba religious ceremony as they are practiced in the sincretic cult in today´s Cuba, with an opening prayer, the approximation, the arrival and development, and the farewell, of God in all the stages. The piano full range of sound expression is key and a wonder in this theme. Track three scents a Brazilian flavor in “Samba para Enrique”, and funky opening track “Concierto para metales” roots on the power of the large brass section of the band. In conclusion, a great album of Latin jazz with variety of rhythms and takes to enjoy by the hand of a legendary band with superb musicians at their best.

March 9 - Show #46

2010-03-09T23:02:00.004-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Congo mulence – Machito with Cannonball Adderley – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

La cucaracha – Charlie Parker with Machito and his Orchestra – South of the Border – Verve

Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra – Afro – Norgran Records/Verve

Steppin’ with T.P. – Hilton Ruiz – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Poinciana – McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars – McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars – TELARC Jazz

Song for my brothers – Dave Valentin – Come Fly With Me – High Note Records

Rumdrum – Tomás Einarsson – Compilation Putumayo Presents Latin Jazz – Putumayo Records

Carmen cubana – Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion – Classic Meets Cuba – Sony Classical

Milestones – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads

Watermelon man – Mark Weinstein – Timbasa – Jazzheads

Hobroken – Todd Isler – JAZZIZ Presents Percussion On Fire – JAZZIZ Magazine, Inc.

1st rain/Cry of faith – Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra – Borrasca – Higher Octave Music

Mediterranean sundance/Río Ancho – Paco de Lucía, John McLaughlin, Al di Meola – Friday Night In San Francisco Live – Philips/CBS

Sabiá – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Stone Flower – CTI Records/EPIC/Legacy

Samba de Orly – Miguel de León – Postcards from Rio – Self-produced album: migueldeleon.net

Forever song – Mosquitos – Mosquitos – Bar None Records

Me caí – Pacífika – Asunción – Six Degrees Records

Pa-ra-ti – Ely Guerra – Sweet & Sour, Hot Y Spicy – Higher Octave Music

Fe – Julieta Venegas – Bueninvento – BMG México/Ariola

Highlights of the show:

'Latin Soul' has presented a recent release tonight with the last work of the long-life career musician Mark Weinstein 'Timbasa'. Two versions, on a Miles Davis composition, 'Milestones' and Mongo Santamaría´s hit 'Watermelon man', represented great moments of awesome Latin jazz on tonight´s show.

"Timbasa" is the latest album by Mark Weinstein released by Jazzheads in 2008. Mark Weinstein is a jazz flutist who has been around the jazz scene as early as the decade of the 60's. A natural from New York, from an early age (and he is 69) he started learning piano as a child, and got the trombone as his instrument at age 15. Ever since, trombone was the instrument that led him into professional ensembles at a young age being part of the Eddie Palmieri's band. That was his first encounter with Latin sounds, to the point of having recorded the Latin jazz landmark album 'Cuban Roots' in 1969, where it is said he gave a different twist to pure Latin beats blended with straight jazz sounds. Along the years, he had time to become a philosophy professor and release some 15 albums where flute turned to be his instrument. The album here presented, 'Timbasa', is his latest contribution to the Latin jazz market. Here you may find 9 instrumental tracks, with some voice humming accompanying occasionally, which are renditions to others' compositions for the most part. 'Milestones', by Miles Davis is the opening track and it is a wonderful tune with the perfect blend of Latin beats and jazz melodies. Versions you may find are from compositions by Chucho Valdés, Duke Ellington's 'Caravan', Wayne Shorter, and the smooth outcome of Herbie Hancock's 'Watermelon man'. The overall sound of Mr. Weisntein´s flute in all tracks add the above mentioned smoothness touch to the whole album. In general, you may expect a nice mix of upbeat percussion section and the softness of the flute. The theme 'Kavaklari cubano' explore in a mixture of unprecise humming, leading piano, steady rhythm, quite a mystical tune, which is the only tune following a different pattern than the others. As the final track 'Just another guajira', which is not just another, but just another awesome sample of percussion jam session to end to leave the listener with a great taste in mouth. Sumarizing, a good upbeat Latin jazz sample with some remarkable tunes to let oneself be carried away in smooth groove. One last observation may go on the artwork on the cover, which, honestly, shows a lot of potential to be improved.

1st Anniversary Special Edition!!!

2010-02-23T23:02:00.007-06:00

Tonight, February 23, when Latin Soul gets to its show# 45
is a very special night!

Latin Soul celecbrates his 1st Anniversary on the air at 88.9 KETR!!!

All of sudden, one year has passed and Latin Soul turned oned year old, always keeping up to its determination of bringing the best out of Latin jazz and soul, and other Latin approaches to jazz, to the North East Texan region, thanks to KETR, the public radio service of Texas A&M University-Commerce.

From here, I would like to thank to all of whom supported the idea of bringing up to life Latin Soul, and definitively to all of you who tune in on Tuesdays night looking forward to explore and enjoy the precious sounds that I try to bring in for every show.

It has been one year, and I am looking forward to many more!

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves – Vampisoul

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Latin-Soul, Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion Group – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity

It’s a good feeling (riot) – Joe Bataan – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Watermelon man – Mongo Santamaría & La Lupe – Compilation Latin-Soul, Descarga &
Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Don’t squeeze the peaches – Jack Costanzo & Gerry Woo – Latin Percussion with Soul – Vampisoul

Soul drummers – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

El watusi – Carl Tjader – Primo – OJC

Grazin’ in the grass – Orchestra Harlow & Ismael Miranda – Compilation Playtime Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi&Fly Records

Pata Pata – Tito Puente– Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

The time is now – Eliane Elías – Compilation Afro-Cuban Jazz Now – Blue Note

Descarga Valdés – Bebo & Chucho – Juntos para Siempre – Calle 54 Records/Sony Music Latin

One more once – Michel Camilo – One More Once – Columbia

El arriero – Gato Barbieri – Fénix – Flying Dutchman/RCA Victor/BMG France

Wave – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced album: www.carmenlamarque.com

Agua de beber – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Jaguar Music Records

Lamento – Antonio Carlos Jobim – Wave – A&M Records

Samba de Orfeo – Oscar Peterson – Soul Español – Limelight

Cilantro y comino – Chano Domínguez – NFS-New Flamenco Sound – Verve

Sancochao – Richie Zellón – Landología – Songosaurus Music

Highlights of the show:

Obviously, all the tunes have been highlights tonight. The actual highlights came from all the listeners and friends who came to station to have their kind words and congratulations recorded to be heard during the show tonight. To all of you, thank you very much, your words were touching. And as I always say, it is my pleasure to have been there one more night, thank you for tuning in, I will be back next week with another good (I try) edition of Latin Soul.

Here you may see the article that The East Texan, the student-run newspaper at Texas A&M University-Commerce, published for the 1st Anniversary of Latin Soul:

http://www.theeasttexan.com/latin-soul-celebrates-one-year-on-air-1.1170805

February 16 - Show# 44

2010-02-16T22:58:00.002-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-artist-album-label

Contraste – Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra – Afro – Verve

Biri bi kum bi – Mario Bauzá – Messidor’s Finest Volume One – Messidor

My little suede shoes – Charlie Parker – South of the Border – Verve

Afrodisia – Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban – Blue Note

Mambo Inn – Grant Green – The Latin Bit – Blue Note

Spanish grease – Ramsey Lewis – Goin’ Latin – Verve

Tin tin deo – Clark Terry & Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Work song – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of – Original Jazz Classics

Cinnamon & clove – Lee Evans – Cinnamon & Clove – Verve

Agua dulce – The Jazz Crusaders – Chile con Soul – Pacific Jazz

Devil eyes – Joe Torres – Latino con Soul – Pacific Jazz

Coco-e – Joe Battan – Saint Latin’s Day Massacre – Fania

Do you dig it? – Ray Barretto – Latino con Soul – Polydor

Watusi boogaloo – Willie Rosario – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo – Atlantic/Warner

Tremendo boogaloo – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle

La manzana (The apple) – Mongo Santamaría – Instant Party – Concord Records

Soul limbo – Cándido – Thousand Finger Man – Blue Note

Maw Latin blues – Nuyorican Soul – Nuyorican Soul – Talkin Loud/Universal

Highlights of the show:

A regular musician in 'Latin Soul' has been the highlight of tonight's show. “Devil eyes” came exactly in the right time and place in the set to be a not moment to be missed in tonight's awesome selection of tunes.

“Latino con Soul”, the only album released by this experienced “congalero”, Joe Torres, in 1966 by Pacific Jazz and re-released by Blue Note in CD format in 2003 is a collection of compositions up with its time in the Latin oriented fusions when this album came to light. Joe Torres puts together a good lineup heavy on jazz background and his expertise at the congas. Three themes are great versions, such as “Sunny”, “OBA”, and the great take on classic Beatles' “Eleanor Rigby”. All of the other tunes are composed by different members of the band and Mr. Torres himself. Especially remarkable are “Soul cha” and “La bruja negra”, each being good samples of soul and jazz with the right Latin tinge onto it. The whole album brings a true sense of Latin beats and soulful jazz. A good load of tunes, the right versions of reknown songs, music to enjoy all along in a cocktail party or chilling at home. Moreover, the legacy of Joe Torres as a leading band musician, since no other work he released, nor even too much longer stayed in the bussiness of music this native to New York Harlem, whose career took place more likely in Los Angeles, being so one of the few examples of Latin jazz and soul coming from the West coast. All in all, a great album, good taste in the instrumentation, arranges, and overall performance.

February 2 - Show #43

2010-02-02T23:00:00.002-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Chucho – Paquito D’Rivera – Compilation Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

Un canto a Ericka – Marlon Simón and the Nagual Spirits – In Case You Missed It – Jazzheads

Consider – Monty Alexander – Compilation Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

¡Bien Bien! – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Summertime – Juan Amalbert’s Latin Jazz Quintet – Hot Sauce – Prestige

Baby – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Los jíbaros – Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri – El Sonido Nuevo/The New Soul Sound – Verve

O grande amor – Stan Getz & João Gilberto – Getz/Gilberto – Verve

Coba – Stan Getz – Apasionado – A&M Records

Tema in Hi-Fi – Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella – Jet Sounds Revisited – ESL Music/Schema Records

Kind of sunshine – Nicole Conte & Lucia Minettie at vocals – Other Directions – Blue Note

Caravan – Nicola Conte & Philip Weiss at lead vocals – Rituals – Schema Records

Se me olvidó que te olvidé – Bebo Valdés & Diego “el Cigala” – Bebo & Cigala –

Lágrimas Negras – Calle 54 Records/Ariola/BMG

Soledad – Concha Buika y Chucho Valdés – El último trago – DRO/Warner Music Spain

Mucho corazón – Martirio – Mucho Corazón – Sunnyside

Aparta el corazón de las mangueras – Veneno – Veneno – CBS/SONY

Highlights of the show:

In tonight´s 'Latin Soul' a segment on vibes in Latin jazz has been especially awesome. Out of those tunes, Dave Pike and his orchestra has come in a remarkable moment of the evening.

Originally released by DECCA in 1964, “Manhattan Latin”, by Dave Pike and his orchestra, has been re-released in 2004 in CD format by Verve. Mr. Pike has been a long-life musician whose instrument is the vibraphone, and that is the overall sound that the listener is presented here. At the time, vibes in jazz added a cool sophisticated look which was very much the vehicle for the smooth jazz. Also, at the time, the fussion of Latin influences in jazz was in vogue. This album here presented is a very good example of Latin influences blended with smooth vibes. In the sleve of the album, one can find Mr. Pike quoted: “The music we've made is, I believe, a successful blending of jazz with the musically important and commercially appealing Cuban sounds. As fas as this album is concerned, I´m extremely pleased with it in all aspects”. The outcome truly bears out his claim. For this recording, he had musicians such as Israel “Cachao” López at the bass, Carlos “Patato” Valdés at the congas, Willie Bobo at drums, and a young Chick Corea at the piano. With such a lineup, some of the very best of the Cuban music around, a very good result has to come out as a consequence. All the album works well a whole, but maybe you find higher inspired moments in the opening track “Baby”, or others as “Mambo dinero”, “Montuna Orita”, “La playa”, or “Latin blues”. All in all, a great album from beginning to end, and a great chance to recuperate good vibes Latin jazz sounds from the golden era of Latin jazz.

January 26 - Show #42

2010-01-26T23:05:00.003-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Subway Joe – Joe Bataan – King of Latin Soul – Vampisoul

Soul drummers – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

Jose Outside – Mongo Santamaría – Up From The Roots – Atlantic

Latin soul – Ralfi Pagán – Compilation Latin-Soul Descarga & Boogaloo – Manzana Producciones Discográficas

Muchacha – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle

Besito pa’ ti – La Lupe – Lo Mejor de La Lupe – EMI Latin

Camel walk – The Latinaires – El Barrio The Bad Boogaloo Nu Yorican Sounds 1966-1970 – Fania

Hey Jude – Tony Vega – Tropical Tribute to the Beatles – RMM/Universal

Yesterday – Cheo Feliciano – Tropical Tribute to the Beatles – RMM/Universal

Surfboard – Roberto Menescal e seu conjunto – Compilation Nova Bossa: Red Hot on Verve – Verve

Samba Toff – Sexteto de Jazz Moderno – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Bicho do mato – Walter Wanderley – Compilation Nova Bossa: Red Hot on Verve – Verve

Preciso dizer que te amo – Cazuza + Bebel Gilberto – Compilation Red Hot + Rio – Verve

One note samba/Surfboard – Stereolab + Herbie Mann – Compilation Red Hot + Rio – Verve

Tema in Hi-Fi – Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella – Jet Sounds Revisited – ESL Music/Schema

Bossa per due – Thievery Corporation – Jet Sounds Revisited – ESL Music/Schema

The boy from Ipanema – Crystal Waters – Compilation Red Hot + Rio – Verve

Beatless (Batucada) – Latinaire – The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Records

O eterno pecado horizontal – Che – Sexy 70 - Music inspired by the Brazilian sacanagem movies of the 1970’s – Vampisoul

Highlights of the show:

Tonight's 'Latin Soul' presented a segment of bossa nova going from old school classics to modern reviews on those classics, reaching beyond classic limits on the electronica genre and the modern musical soundscapes some dj's come with out of the classic compositions. The following two albums really meant a remarkable highlight in tonight's show.

'Nova Bossa: Red Hot on Verve' is a 1996 compilation on classic bossa nova that could be claimed as “the perfect one”, or one of them out there. Ranging from landmark tunes as “Água de beber”, “Desafinado”, or “Corcovado”, “Águas de março” to “The girl from Ipanema”, and “Mas que nada”, 23 wonderfull songs offer the best introduction to this music that one may expect. If you already know the themes, the selection and outline of them make a very valuable album in your Brazilian music collection. All the main authors are interpreters from the genre are here: Tom Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Luiz Bonfá, Sérgio Mendes, Baden Powell, Stan Getz, Joâo Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto and many more. In conclusion, a must have piece of what bossa nova came from and why it was the big impact that it actually meant in popular culture around, putting Brazil in the international music map.

'Red Hot + Rio' is another compilation released in 1996 by Antilles and Verve, sponsored by The Red Hot Organization. The album meant to be a fund raising campaign to fight AIDS around the world. The album is dedicated to Tom Jobim, and obviously, the music offered is also bossa nova, and bossa nova inspired. The takes here are mainly duets doing renditions to classic Brazilian musical landmarks, some of which could be found in 'Nova Bossa: Red Hot on Verve'. The new versions combine the classic tunes with background electronica beats. In other words, modern remixes on old songs are offered. The result is outstanding. The new songs create sound landscapes with the help of dub and drum´n bass to say a couple of examples. Remarkable are Everything but the girl reviewing “Corcovado”, or Stereolab and Herbie Mann back to back on the medley “One note samba/Surfboard”. A collection of 21 songs to let oneself be carried away in wonderfuly crafted new songs out of old great compositions.

January 19 - Show #41

2010-01-19T23:00:00.003-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Chucho – Paquito D’Rivera – Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

The peanut vendor – Paquito D’Rivera – Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

Son de la loma – Bebo Valdés & Chucho Valdés – Bebo & Chucho – Calle 54 Records/Sony Music Latin

Un poco loco – The Conga Kings – Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

Como dos extraños – Tango bar – Jazz Latino A Collection of Latin Inspirations – Chesky Records

Buenos Aires hora cero – Astor Piazzolla – Itinerary of a genius – Éditions Milan Music/BMG

María Domingas – Gato Barbieri – Under Fire – Flying Dutchman/BMG Music

Valicha – Gabriel Alegría & Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet – Wayruro – Rhino Records

La gran cocoroca – Richie Zellón – Landología – Songosaurus Music

Destello de luna – José Luis Madueño – Compilation El Sonido del Jazz-Afro Jazz Peruano –TDV Media & Entertainment Perú

Every Monday – Manteca – Tremendo Boogaloo – Freestyle

Flootie – New Cool Collective – Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe – Club 802 Records

Mini skirt – Mambo Zombies – Mambo Zombies – Self-released: mambozombies.com

Serra Acura – W. Hill – Morphine Mambo Jazz Club – Plastic

Jungle drums (Canto Karabali) – Esquivel – Latin-Esque – RCA/BMG Music Spain

Coast Ride – Peter Reno – Morphine Mambo Jazz Club – Plastic

Coast to coast – Room Service – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

La valse créole – Jaime Cuadra & Pamela Rodríguez – Cholo Soy 2 – Quadrasonic Ideas

Highlights of the show:

The segment for the new jazz done in Perú in the last years have offered a handful of good tunes. The album 'Landología' has been reviewed previously. Here you may find a review on Gabriel Alegría's album 'Wayruro'/'Nuevo Mundo'.

Gabriel Alegría and his Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet should be the latest sensation of the crossover between world music and jazz, as his 2008 album 'Wayruro' or 'Nuevo Mundo' so well reflects. A note on the album's title: You may find a 2 CD's album with the title 'Wayruro' in Perú, which has apparently been released as 1 CD album under the name 'Nuevo Mundo' in the US. I definitively suggest to get the double feature. Whatever you may get, anyway, is a good acquisition, because you are going to enjoy this music big time. You may have an overall feeling of being listening to contemporary jazz, in the borders of new age music and world music at times. Mr. Alegría is a Music scholar who holds a doctorate in Music from Univ. Southern California and so his compositions span many registers. The CD 1 offers compositions where a dialogue between traditional Andean instruments tunes and contemporary jazz. The first tracks are great samples of this crossover. A perfect blend. You may also find a close to new age version of the classic theme 'El cóndor pasa'. Remarkable are also the last two tracks. The CD 2, or simply the album 'Nuevo Mundo' in the Northamerican market starts in a more defined Latin jazz style, this time closer to Afro-Peruvian, which is clearly marked by the protagonism of the percussion made by the “cajón”, or wooden box. This instrument, original from Perú, is as simple as wooden box with a hole in the back, so you have a resonance box that you play with your own hands and actually sitting down on top of the instrument itself. The theme 'Summertime' is the perfect showcase to enjoy cool jazz trumpet and cajón leading the whole ensemble; an awasome tune indeed. Following this path you may enjoy 'El norte', 'El sur', and the wonderful 'Las hijas del sol'. Sumarizing, a good sample of a very good international approach to contemporary jazz from an artist to keep an eye on, who actually tours in the US from time to time.

January 12 - Show #40

2010-01-12T23:01:00.003-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Like leaves in the wind – Nicola Conte – Rituals – Emarcy

So danço samba – Stan Getz & João Gilberto – Getz/Gilberto – Verve

One note samba – Herbie Mann & Antonio Carlos Jobim – Do the Bossa Nova – Atlantic

Água de beber/Mais que nada – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced: carmenlamarque.com

Samba de Orly – Miguel de León – Postcards from Rio – Self-produced: migueldeleon.net

Ilu Aye – Kristina – Offshore Echoes – Patois Records

Balança pema – Marisa Monte – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Batuque – Daniela Mercury – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

A minha menina – Os Mutantes – Os Mutantes – Polydor

Quando se gosta de alguém – Ricardo – A Tribute to Amália Rogrigues – Times Square Records

Olha a Ribeirinha – Negros de Luz – A Tribute to Amália Rogrigues – Times Square Records

José Outside – Mongo Santamaría – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol 2 – Warner UK

Tequila – King Curtis – Compilation From Latin… to Jazz Dance Vol 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Light and sweet – Willie Rosario – Compilation Latin Dance Party 1960’s Boogaloo Vol 2 – Warner UK

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion Group – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Records

For Keeps – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

Paco & Dave – The Caribbean Jazz Project – The Caribbean Jazz Project – Heads Up International Ltd

El Negro, part 2 & 3 – Los Hombres Calientes – New Congo Square Vol 3 – Basin Street Records

Q.T.P. – Raynald Colom – #sketches of groove# – Fresh Sound Records

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul has played tonight a classic of bossa nova. A sound for which this program feels devotion couldn’t be without airing a musical landmark as this one by Stan Getz and João Gilberto is.

“Getz/Gilberto” is a landmark on Brazilian bossa nova which sets the standard up to date in this musical genre. Released in 1964, it put to work together four geniuses that crafted the perfect work. Stan Getz was a tenor sax player who made a reputation in the 1950´s among the best new talents in the days of cool jazz. Beginning the 1960´s he started his relation with the sounds coming from Brazil and he very well could actually claim to be the one who introduced the bossa nova in Northamerica. Here, Antonio Carlos Jobim -one of the greatest composers of pop music in XXth century- plays the piano and is the composer of most of the themes. João Gilberto plays guitar and sings, as his wife Astrud Gilberto sings, too. The opening track is the superpopular 'The girl from Ipanema' in a Portuguese and English version in back to back perfect duet of the Gilbertos, along with a wonderfully delivered sax solo. It sets the tone of smoothness and refreshing cool sound for the following seven tracks. The sweetness of the voices, the bossa nova rhythmical pace in perfect sync with saxo and piano makes this a musical jewel not to be missed by anyone who may like jazz, or more simply, music in general.

December 22 - Show #39 - Christmas Special

2009-12-19T23:18:00.006-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Feliz Navidad – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Deck The Halls (Cuba) – Cuba L. A. – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Venid Fieles Todos (Cuba) – Liuba Maria Hevia – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Paz En La Tierra (Joy To The World) (Cuba) – Ramon F. Veloz Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Aguinaldo Jíbaro (Puerto Rico) – Pepe Castillo – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Diciembre – Los Embajadores Vallenatos – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

White Christmas (France) – Los Reyes – Christmas Around the World – Putumayo

Joy to the world – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Boogaloo Santa Claus – J. D. McDonald – In The Christmas Groove – Strut Records

Nadal de Luintra – Berroguetto – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

Noite Para Festejar – Ivan Lins – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

O Cometido – Chouteira – A Putumayo World Christmas – Putumayo

La canción del tamborilero (Carol of the Drum) – Raphael – 30 Aniversario 1961-1991 – Hispavox/Capitol

Jingle Bells – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Cha cha all the way – The Capitol Orchestra – Ultra Lounge Christmas Cocktails, Part One – Capitol

Happy holiday – Peggy Lee – Ultra Lounge Christmas Cocktails, Part Two – Capitol

Snowfall cha cha – George Shearing & Billy May – Ultra Lounge Christmas Cocktails, Part Two – Capitol

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus/Jingle Bells Bossa Nova [Medley] – Eddie Dunstedter – Ultra Lounge Christmas Cocktails, Part One – Capitol

Combinado – Quintento Diamont – Ibérico Jazz Las producciones de Antoliano Toldos – Vampisoul

Feliz Navidad – Los Straightjackets – 'Tis the season – Yep Roc Records

We wish you a merry Christmas – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Highlights of the show:

From Latin Soul, I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year 2010 loaded of joyful moments and fulfilled resolutions. Today, I wanted to celebrate the spirit of the season and all the songs have been renditions to Christmas classics, carols, and even traditional songs, with that Latin musical heritage or just Latin oriented that you are going to always find here in Latin Soul. The songs today aired have come pretty much from four albums. Here you may see them.

December 15 - Show #38

2009-12-15T23:04:00.003-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Feliz Navidad – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

Campesina – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Jaguar Music Records

Nao deixa o samba morrer – Carme Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced album

Yatra-Tá – Tania Maria – Latin Jazz The essential album – Manteca/Union Square Music

Mas que nada – Ella Fitzgerald – Things ain’t what they used to be (and you better believe it) – Warner

Felicidade – Suba – Latin Jazz The essential album – Manteca/Union Square Music

Monk’s bread – The Latin Jazz Quintet – Hot Sauce – Prestige

Cinnamon & Clove – Lee Evans – Cinnamon & Clove – Verve

Afro Blue – Cal Tjader feat. Willie Bobo & Mongo Santamaría – Cal Tjader’s Greatest Hits – Fantasy

Work song – Ray Barretto and New World Spirit – Taboo – Concord Picante

Treat street – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy/OJC

Sabor a mí – Bebo & Chucho – Juntos para siempre – Calle 54 Records/Sony Music Latin

Spanish Fantasy, Part IV – Chick Corea – My Spanish Heart – Polydor

Jingle Bells – Will King – Christmas Spanish Guitar – Compass Productions

The anything can happen mambo – Xavier Cugat and his orchestra with Abbe Lane – The Original Latin Dance King – Sony

Listen here/Cold duck theme – Poncho Sánchez – Latin Soul – Concord Picante

I like it like that – Cosa Nostra – Cosa Nostra – RAFF

Latin Soul – Ralfi Pagán – Ralfi Pagán – Fania

Subway Joe – Joe Bataan – King of Latin Soul – Vampisoul

Grazin’ in the grass – Orchestra Harlow & Ismael Miranda – Compilation Playtime-Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hy&Fly

South of order – Panaman – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Atabaque – Jazzanova – The New Latinaires – Ubiquity Records

Highlights of the show:

'Latin Soul' is open to new ways to explore Latin jazz and soul music. The highlight of tonight's show is an interesting electronica album that may bring new paths to understand the undergoing path of Latin jazz and the remixes era.

Here you may find the compilation 'The New Latinaires Vol. 1" released in 1999 by the cutting edge label Ubiquity. The following review has been obtained from the British version of Amazon.com.

This is the first volume in a new series of Afro-Cuban/electronica fusion perpetrated by the fine folks at San Francisco's Ubiquity label. Why shouldn't the melting pot that is the U.S. produce music just as pan-ethnic and cross-fertilized? Jungle and drum-and-bass managed to absorb all manners of jazz and R&B influences into their heady stews. New electronic producers are discovering the same richness and broad textures in grooves of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin descent.
NEW LATINAIRES is hot stuff. Shifting lower-keyboard eddies ride tropical breezes through Jazzanova's "Atabaque", the music's basslines seemingly carved from rubberised mercury. Squirts of electronics spin through tympani-and-timbale battlefields on Izuru Utsumi's "Zum-Zum". Capsule 150 brings Jobim and Cal Tjader into eight arms of rhythmic nirvana viathe tumbling cymbals, yawning wah-wah, and space-age loungeair bursts entwined in "Octopus". Electronica continues to spawn myriad, wonderful hybrids, and NEW LATINAIRES 1 is the prime place to set your lobes a-twirlin'.

December 8 - Show #37

2009-12-08T23:01:00.005-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Music to watch girls by – Xavier Cugat and his orchestra – Compilation Music to Watch Girls By – Hitland

Don’t squeeze the peaches – Jack Costanzo & Gerry Wood – Latin Percussion with Soul –Vampisoul

Besito pa’ ti – La Lupe – Lo Mejor de La Lupe – EMI Latin

Jive samba – Cannonball Adderley – Compilation Latin Jazz Essential Album – Manteca/Square Union

Take five – Tito Puente – Compilation Latin Jazz Essential Album – Manteca/Square Union

Cielito lindo – Dave Brubeck Quartet – Bravo Brubeck! (Live in Mexico) – Legacy/Sony

Descarga Valdés – Bebo & Chucho – Juntos para siempre – Calle 54 Records/Sony Music Latin

Nica’s dream – Eddie Palmieri – Listen Here! – Concord Picante

Whirlpool – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi – Fantasy/Original Jazz Classics

El loco de la colina – Ray Sepúlveda – Tropical Tribute to the Beatles – RMM

Day tripper –Domingo Quiñones – Tropical Tribute to the Beatles – RMM

Q.T.P. – Raynald Colom – #Sketches of groove# – Fresh Sound Records

Gypsy sunrise – Antonio Restucci – Crisol – Petroglyph Records

Cilantro y comino – Chano Domínguez – NFS – Verve

La voz del tiempo – Tomatito & Camarón de la Isla – Barrio Negro – Milestone

Corazón loco – Bebo & Cigala – Lágrimas Negras – Calle 54 Records/BMG-Ariola

Song of the seasons – Nicola Conte – Rituals – Schema Records

Love in – Nicola Conte – Rituals – Schema Records

Highlights of the show:

Nicola Conte's latest album "Rituals" has closed the show tonight. A 2009 album release from this incredible Italian composer, producer, arranger, DJ and so on... whose last album is truly a must for anyone who may like bossa nova and jazz, since the musical proposal of this artist is a definitive one to fall for. The review of the album that you may find below has been taken from the 'Editorial Reviews' from amazon.com.

‘Rituals’ is the third album by talented Italian musician Nicola Conti. Conti has garnered critical acclaim for his fusion of bossa nova, Latin rhythms, Italian soundtrack influences and jazz. This is a funky and enjoyable album which will delight fans and newcomers alike. Conte’s first album was Jet Sounds in 2000. The single Bossa Per Due gained international recognition and was an underground hit. It was used almost immediately for a prime-time commercial for Acura automobiles. The album was licensed for American distribution by Thievery Corporation s Eighteenth Street Lounge (ESL) label in the summer of 2001 as ‘Bossa Per Due’, and was slightly reconfigured version of the ‘Italian Jet Sounds’ album. ‘Rituals’ has received great early reviews internationally, which confirms the multifaceted talent of this artist and instrumentalist from Bari. As the review in Canada s NOW Magazine stated; A short-list candidate for jazz recording of the year, the elegantly turned out Rituals finds club-selecta-turned-bandleader Nicola Conte shifting away from knocking out more dance-floor bangers toward an altogether more spiritual aesthetic and a hugely expanded support cast and it turns out to be a brilliant move. ‘Rituals’ is by far Conte s most substantial work to date, and should appeal to a whole new audience outside the club and cappuccino bar scene. Admittedly, with such a talented cast of players, including saxophonists Greg Osby and Timo Lassy, trumpeter Till Brönner and soulful vocalist José James, helping to bring the songs to life, Conte would’ve had to work hard to mess things up.

December 1st - Show #36

2009-12-01T23:00:00.006-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion Group – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity

Milestones – The Latin Jazz Quintet – Latin Soul – Prestige

Red top – The Latin Jazz Quintet – Latin Soul – Prestige

Mambo dinero – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Tin tin deo – Clark Terry & Chico O'Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

Lucy's Spanish Harlem – Louie Ramírez & Jimmy Sabater– In The Heart Of Spanish Harlem – Verve

The three Marias – Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion – The Magician – Savant Records

Pent-up house – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – In The Middle – Cagoots Records

Solid – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Bonita – Tanóra – Día Real – Moondo Records

Nice 'n' easy – Willis Jackson – Boss Shoutin' – Prestige

Samba de Orpheus – Grant Green & Big John Patton – Iron City – 32. Jazz Records

Samba de una noto só – João Gilberto – Compilation As The World Turns-Brazilian – World Pacific Records

É – Gonzaguinha – Compilation As The World Turns-Brazilian – World Pacific Records

Nagõ Buddha – Gilberto Gil – Parabolic – Warner Music Brazil/WEA Latina

Use your head – Money Mark – Compilation Red Hot + Rio – Antilles/Verve

Bellaria – Madrid de los Austrias – Amor CD – Sunshine Enterprises/Provider Recordings

Sai Das Trevas – Jazzamor – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Welcome to the party – Har-You Percussion Group-Jazzanova Mix – Compilation The New Latinaires – Ubiquity

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul's highlight tonight is the album “Latin Soul”! Agreeing on the inner qualities of the Latin spirit applied to music, albums, songs, styles, or cool radio shows in 88.9 KETR public radio as this is!, the expression Latin soul is extensively shared for what it constrains pertaining to life, style and idiosyncrasy. Tonight, “Latin Soul”, the album from The Latin Jazz Quintet, sounded delicious on the air, and has been a true highlight of the show.

A short-lived but prolific ensemble that released three albums in the first years of decade of the 1960's, having even Eric Dolphy as guest musician to their second release, being “Latin Soul” the third and last of them all. The only member from one album to the next, though, is the leader and conga drum player, Juan Amalbert. Mr. Amalbert played conga drums as a regular studio musician for artists such as Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane or Art Blakey. He also started in the production of other musicians later on. His years with The Latin Jazz Quintet are among the most fruitful, however. The lineup for “Latin Soul” had Artie Jenkins at the piano, Willie Coleman at the vibes, and the wonderfully executed saxophone of Bobby Capers, among others in the ensemble. The album works perfect as a whole and offers a great sample of the bebop years, at their height at the time of production of this album. The presence of the Latin percussion and vibes is just the right bit. All instruments blend giving the sensation of musical flow from one theme to the next, as you are being carried to an atmosphere of coolness and sophistication. An album that has not aged at all, transmitting all its fresh sound, as it had just been released in the lounge groove revival of the nineties. It also has, in my opinion, the perfect wrap in the wonderfully composed artwork of the cover. If you want to enjoy this, and other Latin jazz recordings by Juan Amalbert, it is recomendable, and more affordable, to acquire the compilation “Hot Sauce” where “Latin Soul” comes integrated among more recordings of The Latin Jazz Quintet that you won't find in the other official albums either.

November 24 - Show #35

2009-11-24T23:07:00.003-06:00

Theme: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Mambo Inn – Mario Bauzá, Paquito D’Rivera & Jorge Dalto – Afro-Cuban Jazz – Yemayá Records

Afro mood – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – Latin Percussion Inc.

Martínez blues – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – Latin Percussion Inc.

Qué sera, Sweetie – Willis Jackson – Boss Shoutin’ – Prestige

Cabato – Wild Bill Davis – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Soul sauce – Cal Tjader – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

New York Soul – Ray Barretto – Latin Soul Man – Fania

Hit the bongo – Tito Puente – Can You Dig It? Thrilling Rare Grooves from Jazz to Soul’n’Brazil to Boogaloo – Brown Sugar Records

Batman’s boogaloo – Bobby Valentín – The Rough Guide to Boogaloo-Latin Dance with NY Attitude – World Music Network/Rough Guide

I like it like that – Cosa Nostra – Cosa Nostra – RAFF/World Psychedelia Ltd.

The meditation – The TNT Band – Playtime-Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi&Fly Records

Tin Marin – Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz – Playtime-Latin Soul Boogaloo – Hi&Fly Records

Menina feia – Herbie Mann & Sergio Mendes Bossa Nova Rio Group – Do The Bossa Nova – Atlantic

Mas que nada – Oscar Peterson – Soul Español – Verve

Summer samba – Dizzy Gillespie – Melody Lingers On – Verve

Aula de matemática – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Earth Music

Manuel, o audaz – Toninho Horta – As The World Turns – World Pacific Records

Samba diferente – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World – Vampisoul

Muere pequeña bestia – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World – Vampisoul

Todo el mundo me persigue – Jaime Delgado Aparicio – El Embajador y Yo Original Movie Soundtrack –Vampisoul

Sexy surf – Jaime Delgado Aparicio – El Embajador y Yo Original Movie Soundtrack – Vampisoul

A starlett for you – Andre Luterau – The Mood Mosaic 7 “the new shapes of sound” – Partners in crime

Dedicated to love – Manfred Hübler & Siegfrid Schwab – Vampyros Lesbos Original Movie Soundtrack – Crippled Dick Hot Wax!

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul has paid close attention to the work released in 1979 under the name “Just like magic”, where great artists from the Latin jazz scene put together a must in Afro-Cuban tradition.

The year is 1979 and the label Latin Percussion Inc. releases “Just Like Magic”. The power of three great percussionists of the scene, Tito Puente, Carlos ´Patato´ Valdés, and Johny Rodríguez Jr., accompanied by Steve Berrios on drums, Eddie Martínez at the piano, René López on trumpet, and Sal Cuevas on bass. Thirty nine minutes of Afro-Cuban musical tradition at its best. This is an album where percussion virtuosity leads the whole picture, in a rich dialogue with piano or vibes and marimba at times. Opening track “The opener”, as the names goes, sets the tone for the steady rhytmical pace coming along. Especially good take on fourth track, “Afro mood”, which is indeed a great piano and percussion Latin jazz piece. The same could said for “Bernie´s tune”. “Baila guajira” has vocals by Nancy O'Neill and Jeanette Rodríguez, who also takes part in a more experimental approach as in the tune “Latin funk”. The album ends with the theme “Tito & Patato”, which is both congaleros back to back on raw drumming the timbales and congas for a remarkable coda to an album delivering energy all over the place.

November 17 - Show #34

2009-11-17T23:05:00.002-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

It’s not what you say – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves-Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampisoul

Cookin’ with A&J – J. Rodríguez and A. René Orchestra – Louie’s Grooves-Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampisoul

The Oracle – Sabu Martínez & Louie Ramírez – Jazz Espagnole – Vampisoul

Rush hour in Hong Kong – Louie Ramírez – Louie’s Grooves-Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampisoul

Vitamina – Kako’s New York After Hour Orchestra – Louie’s Grooves-Latin Soul, Jazz & Boogaloo from Louie Ramírez – Vampisoul

Yeh!, Yeh! – Mongo Santamaría – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

I’m on my way – Cándido – Beautiful – Blue Note

Grazing in the grass – Willie Bobo – Compilation Talkin’ Verve – Verve

Los desperados – Gato Barbieri – Caliente! – A&M Records

El arriero – Gato Barbieri – Fénix – Flying Dutchman/BMG France

Take me to Aruanda – Kristina –Offshore Echoes – Patois Records

Makes this city ours tonight – Sarah Vaughan with Milton Nascimento – Brazilian Romance – CBS

Samba de Orly – Miguel de León – Postcards from Rio – Self-produced: migueldeleon.net

Follow the moon – Thomas Clausen Brazilian Quartet – Stunt Records

Q.T.P. – Raynald Colom - #Sketches Of Groove# - Fresh Sound Records

El anillo (Chibulí) – Juan Peña el Lebrijano with Orquesta Andalusí de Tánger – Encuentros – Ariola

Sombras – Concha Buika y Chucho Valdés – El Último Trago – Warner Music Spain

Tangos del fuego – Chano Domínguez – NFS New Flamenco Sound – Verve/Universal

Esta gitana – Bernarda y Fernanda de Utrera – Ritmo En La Sangre – Hispavox -- In memory of Flamenco singer Bernarda de Utrera, passed away last week.

Highlights of the show:

You may have probably noticed the cool Latin Soul distinctive and catchy theme tune. Every Tuesday at nine and a few minutes pm, the piano ding-dang-dong stroke notes and the accompanying vibes open the show for a whole new musical adventure. Tonight, more tracks from the album containing “Chin chon chow”, the show theme, have been aired to learn more on Louie Ramírez's musician, arranger, and composer abilities.

“Louie's Grooves - Latin soul, jazz & boogaloo from Louie Ramírez” is a compilation released by the Madrid, Spain based label Vampisoul in 2005. It contains themes composed and arranged through Mr. Ramírez career and others where he takes part just as musician. Born in NY City, he had a gift for music and so he collaborated with everybody in the Latin musical scene since he started in late 50's with Joe Loco's band and from then on making his own spot and being appreciated as great vibraphonist and better composer and producer for the good of Latin jazz and soul musical scene in the US. Partnerships with Charlie Palmieri, Joe Cuba, and Sabu Martínez among many others until he died in 1993 at the age of 55. However, he didn't release many albums under his own name. So, this album here presented aims to cover that gap. The information from the CD sleeve shows some collaborations with Puerto Rican/NYC singer Jimmy Sabater that go from very soul like as in “Times are changin'” to more salsa inspired as in “La flauta” or “Yroco”. Tunes dealing with vibraphone instrumentation by Mr. Ramírez himself are found in tunes “Chin chon chow”, “Rush hour in Hong Kong”, “Sid's groove”, “Barrio nuevo”, and “I dig rhythm” where vibes in a steady pace a la minimalist turn those ones in hypnotic tunes. Great descargas are also found in the tracks signed with Charlie Palmieri like “Luisito Mozambique” and “Fat papa's descarga”. Among those great tunes are also remarkable the two signed with J. Rodríguez & A. René Orchestra, “Cookin' with A&J” and “Descarga A&J”, which lie in the descarga and latin soul territories. From Sabu's “Jazz Espagnole” album, we find the song “The oracle”, with Dizzie Gillespie's trumpet, and the production of Mr. Ramírez, so we learn he has played all positions in the field. A great album aiming to portrait some ten years (the 60's-70's era) of his four decade prolific career. Definitively an asset to get into Latin jazz and soul influences and just let be carried away and enjoy.

November 10 - Show #33

2009-11-10T23:01:00.006-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Woody’n you – Sabu & Dizzy Gillespie – Jazz Espagnole – Vampisoul

Manteca – Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra – Afro – Verve

Zambia – Mario Bauzá – Messidor’s Finest Volume One – Messidor

Tanga – Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra – The Original Mambo Kings-An introduction to Afro-Cubop 1948-1954 – Verve

Mambo caliente – Arturo Sandoval – The Mambo Kings Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Elektra/Warner

The anything can happen mambo – Xavier Cugat with Abbe Lane – The Original Latin Dance King – Sony

Baby – Dave Pike and His Orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Polly’s delight – Juan Amalbert’s Latin Jazz Quintet – Hot Sauce – Prestige

Los bandidos – Cal Tjader – Along Comes Cal – Verve

Work song – Vince Guaraldi – The Latin Side Of – Fantasy Records/OJC

El toro – Gabor Szabo – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Cabato – Buck Clarke Sound – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol. 5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Aguanile – Irakere – The Best Of – Sony

Modo cubano – Paquito D’Rivera & The United Nation Orchestra – A Night In Englewood –Messidor

Rhapsody in blue – Chucho Valdés – Briyumba Palo Congo-Religion of the Congo – Blue Note

Se me hizo fácil – Concha Buika con Chucho Valdés – El Último Trago – Warner Music Spain

Luz de luna – Concha Buika con Chucho Valdés – El Último Trago – Warner Music Spain

Me embrujaste – Martirio & Chano Domínguez – Acoplados – RTVE Música

Highlights of the show:
Latin Soul aired tonight the latest album by Concha Buika, accompanied by Chucho Valdés at the piano. Together with this, another Chucho Valdés tune has been a great moment in the show tonight.

“El último trago” is an album made to let a crossover happen between two styles of two great professionals of music today: Concha Buika and Chucho Valdés. She is the last sensation of new flamenco in Spain today despite her short career, or at least the few released albums she has. She has had a singing career, though, as long as she can remember. She brings together musical and ethnic traditions apart in a beginning. Of African origin -born and raised in Mallorca, Spain from family native to the old Spain colony of Equatorial Guinea- she has fusioned her African roots with Flamenco, the musical expression of the Gypsy people in Spain. Her hoarse voice is here accompanied by the crystalline piano sound of Chucho Valdés, the renowned Afro-Cuban pianist, main world figure of Latin jazz nowadays. Out of this duo, this album inevitably would be bringing together an exploration of copla (traditional popular song in steady verses and stanzas in Spain), bolero, vocal jazz flamenco like. An overall lineup of genres joined under Ms. Buika versatility singing style reviewing popular and well famed compositions as 'En el último trago', 'Se me hizo fácil', 'Un mundo raro', 'El andariego', and so all the songs in the album could follow. Not a bad song at all, and a great sequencing of them, makes this album a top notch of Latin international piano jazz vocals.

“Briyumba Palo Congo-Religion of the Congo” is Chucho Valdés 1999 album released by Blue Note. A landmark figure in Latin jazz musical scene whose career officially started back in 1967 when he formed the Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna. Later, in 1972 he founded the renowned Latin jazz and soul cutting-edge band Irakere, being awarded a Grammy in 1979. Mr. Valdés, though, has probably been always joined to music, especially to piano, the instrument he can be considered a virtuoso of: Chucho Valdés is son of Bebo Valdés, the famed piano player and former director of Tropicana, the legendary night club in Havana, Cuba. It´s very likely that Chucho Valdés career started when he started as long as he can remember. After leading Irakere for around ten years, he started a remarkable solo career at times, or with his band Crisol, or with collaborations with Roy Hargrove. This album here commented is a gem of Latin jazz and it is truly recommended if you dig the crossover between piano jazz and Afro-Cuban sounds. From beginning to end you are going to feel a constant uptempo pace in the tunes exploring traditional spiritual Cuban tunes thanks to the three percussionist backing his know-how on piano. In contrast, you will enjoy jazz ballads where Mr. Valdés pays tribute to Duke Ellington and George Gershwin as in the themes 'Caravan', 'Embraceable you', or 'Rhapsody in blue', which is given a wonderful Afro-Cuban jazz rendition. As said above, a truly gem of Latin jazz heavily supported by the raw percussion of Afro-Cuban traditional music.

November 3 - Show #32

2009-11-03T23:02:00.004-06:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Who’s got the bread? – Mongo Santamaría – Olé Ola – Concord Picante

A night in Tunisia – Hilton Ruiz – Live at Birdland – Candid

Mira Flores – Eddie Palmieri – Listen here! – Concord Music

Take five – Tito Puente – Mambo Diablo – Concord Picante

A deeper shade of soul – Ray Barretto – Acid – Fania

Soul limbo – Cándido Camero – Thousand Finger Man – Blue Note

Mambo jambo – Xavier Cugat – The Original Latin Dance King – Sony Music

Rhapsodia del maravilloso – Sabu – Palo Congo – Blue Note

Choferito plena – Marc Ribot y los Cubanos Postizos – The Prosthetic Cubans – Atlantic

Mellow mood – Wes Montgomery – Verve Silver Collection – Verve

Comes love – Darden Purcell – Easy living – Armored Records

My romance – Pilar de la Hoz – Jazz con Sabor Peruano – Jaguar Music Records

Chega de saudade (No more blues) – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced: carmenlamarque.com

Who Needs Forever? – Thievery Corporation Remix-Astrud Gilberto – Sinners Lounge: The Latin Sessions – Comfort Sounds

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul highlights, among the so many great tunes from tonight, an album devoted to the Cándido Camero percussion expertise, filled up with soul and crazy congas and bongos upbeat rhythms.

The legendary label Blue Note made possible for the no less legendary percussionist Cándido Camero to have a large ensemble to back up the evolutions of Cándido on congas and bongos in this 1969 album “Thousand Finger man”. A renowned and ubiquitous percussionist in many of the Latin albums produced around the Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, or soul scene in the States during the second half of the XXth century, here explores the upbeat funky Latin soul sound paths. Backed up with a heavy and soulful horn section and a playful Frank Anderson at the organ, a la Jimmy Smith, the album is a fully very enjoyable instrumental, that has lied far from the expectations and favor of more Cándido purists. Including a great rendition to 'Soul limbo', it stands a good sample of upbeat Latin soul.

October 27 - Show #31

2009-10-27T23:00:00.005-05:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Amor verdadero – Afro-Cuban All Stars – A Toca Cuba Le Gusta – Nonesuch/World Circuit

La negra Tomasa – Compay Segundo – Las Flores De La Vida- Nonesuch/World Circuit

Siempre en mi corazón – Omara Portuondo – Buena Vista Social Club presents – Nonesuch /World Circuit

No puedo ser feliz – Bola de Nieve – Éxitos de Oro – Orfeón

He venido – Los Zafiros – Bossa Cubana – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Patricia – Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán – Mambo Sinuendo – Nonesuch/World Circuit

Cherokee – Kristina – Offshore Echoes – Patois Records

Yemayá – Jane Bunnett & Grupo Changuí de Guantánamo– Radio Guantánamo: Guantánamo Blues Project Vol. 1 – Blue Note

Charade – Mike Clinco – Neon – Whaling City Sound

Se é tarde me perdoa – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Living Music

Mas que nada – Lani Hall – Brasil Nativo – Windham Hill Jazz

Meia luz – Terra Sul – Kindness of Strangers – Motown Record Company

Os meninos do Brasil – Gonzaguinha – As The World Turns – World Pacific/Capitol Records

Balanca pema – Marisa Montes – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Para Lennon e McCartney – Friends from Rio – Café Do Brasil-A pure blend of cool Brazilian music – Metro/Union Square Music

Batuque – Daniela Mercury – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Rios, pontes & overdrives – Chico Science & Nacao Zumbi – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

Nao me estrague o dia – Os Parlamas do Sucesso – Beleza Tropical 2 – Luaka Bop

O eterno pecado horizontal – Che – Sexy 70-Music inspired by the Brazilian sacanagem movies of the 1970’s – Vampisoul

Misturada – Kjeli Ohman – The Mood Mosaic 7-The new shapes of sound – Partners in crime

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul highlighst tonight a wonderful album to remember the era of vocal groups understood from a Cuban point of view.

“Bossa Cubana” by Los Zafiros is a 1999 compilation of a life career released by World Circuit/Nonesuch. It not only compiles a good collection of songs, but a gone out of memory musical era. Formed in the 1962 recent revolutionary days in Cuba, this band is a tribute to escape art through music. However, following another music Cuban traditional music style, the vocal groups, Los Zafiros came to life -and stayed- in a politically dire shifting time. And they chose, nonetheless, than being The Platters of the Spanish Caribbean and Latin musical scene. The four members, Leoncio Morúa, Miguelito Cancio, Ignacio Elejalde, Eduardo 'el Chino' Hernández, and guitar player Manuel Galbán -who continues to be active composing and releasing albums today- had a cheerful joyful spirit wonderfully transmitted in their doo-wop style. “Bossa Cubana” is an album for a time travel back to vocal harmonies and beautiful 60´s Caribbean love teenager lyrics. Musical inspiration from styles is found not only by the vocal power of singers, also Brazilian (as album name wants to remind) bossa, and Cuban bolero style is involved in the themes here presented. Very popularly acclaimed, they were successful over there they performed, traveling often abroad earning admiration and affection from public, to which it helped the naïvelike personality of their front men, Leoncio and Miguelito. The band stood together until 1972 when they couldn't take over Manuel Galbán departure from the group. Being all songs good, remarkable ones in this album are 'Bossa cubana', 'La luna en tu mirada', 'Por no comprenderte', the cheerful 'Y sabes bien', 'Mi amor, perdóname', 'Sí corazón', getting to the height of the album, the deep even touching in crescendo ballad 'He venido'. Ladies and gentleman, here you have Los Zafiros, or how to enjoy Latin vocal sixties and feel great.

October 20 - Show #30

2009-10-20T23:02:00.008-05:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

The time is now – Eliane Elías – Compilation Afro-Cuban Jazz Now – Blue Note

El rumbón – Chucho Valdés – Briyumba Palo Congo – Blue Note

Earth dance – Jerry González & The Fort Apache Band – Compilation Calle 54 – Blue Note

La comparsa – Bebo Valdés & Chucho Valdés – Compilation Calle 54 – Blue Note

Spanish fantasy, part IV – Chick Corea – My Spanish Heart – Polydor

Mestizo – Terra Sul – Kindness of Strangers – Motown Records Company

Jambull – Antonio Restucci – Crisol – Petroglyph Records

In the hands of love – Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra – Borrasca – Higher Octave Music

Entre dos aguas – Paco de Lucía – Entre Dos Aguas – Polygram

Ibérico Jazz – Quinteto Montelirio – Ibérico Jazz-Las producciones de Antoliano Toldos 1967/1972 – Vampisoul

Trompeta loca – Conjunto Estif – Ibérico Jazz-Las producciones de Antoliano Toldos 1967/1972 – Vampisoul

Subway Joe – Joe Bataan with Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampisoul

New York Soul – Ray Barretto – Compilation Can You Dig It?-Thrilling Rare Grooves from Jazz to Soul’n’Brazil to Boogaloo – Brown Sugar Records

Oh yeah – Joe Cuba – Compilation We Got Latin Soul! – Charly Records

Latin Soul Square Dance – Joe Bataan with Los Fulanos – King of Latin Soul – Vampisoul

Soul limbo – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World-Groovy Night Club Music from Uruguay 1968-71 – Vampisoul

Highlights of the show:

The show of today changed gears once and again, as always in Latin Soul, offering a great mellow mood to end with an upbeat selection. Here you may see some truly interesting albums to keep digging and exploring.

Antonio Restucci´s 2004 album "Crisol" is a musical product of what its title truly means in Spanish, crucible. The native Chilean Barcelona, Spain resident musician melts here the many influences from his career. His instrument is the guitar and mandolin. The album opens with a Latin jazz tune, 'Candela' and follows paths where a more prominent place is given to his guitar and piano sounds. It all shows a mellow mood piano jazz atmosphere, to which contemporary jazz tunes will approach by the hand of the instrumentation of two main figures in Spain fusion jazz, as Jorge Pardo´s soprano saxophone and Carlos Benavent´s bass, as in tracks 4, 'Después de la tierra' or track 9, 'Jambull'. More atmospheres to feel is the African influence of the udu in track 3 'Crisol' being a great sample of fussion with Zoltan Lantos´ violin and Mr. Restucci´s mandolin and guitar plucking. The approach to flamenco oriented rhtyms comes in tracks 5 and 6, 'Estrellas de arena' and 'Gypsy sunrise', with the collaboration of Eva Durán at the voice and palms, and Sergio Ramos at palms, and cajón percussion. Joyful tunes as the mandolin driven 'Evocación' along more introspective ones as the closing piano jazz reminiscent tune 'Esperanza' are found through the 50 minutes of the album. An album worthwhile listening to enjoy of moments of relax, slow pace, and thoughtfulness.

With "Sounds from the elegant world-groovy night club music from Uruguay 1968-71", once again the Madrid, Spain based label Vampisoul, especialized in digging musical archeology in search of vestiges and gems from the past, brings this great album which does not deserve to fall into oblivion. A compilation released in 2005 covering tunes from four of the five original albums that Sexteto Electrónico Moderno released between the years 1969 and 1971. SEM was a band original from Uruguay that became very popular -a true new sensation of sound!- in the South Cone with their blend of pop jazzy soul, bossa nova, easy listening, and nightclub music from back in the days when beat pop and soul were more at their height. You may find a great rendition of 'Soul limbo', 'I say a little prayer', 'The look of love' and 'Je t'aime, moi non plus', which were great hits in that time. Among those, compositions by SEM -remarkable 'Soul nuevo', 'My job', 'Muere pequeña bestia', 'Gin tonic', or 'Ramblin'- dealing with the parameters of the hammond organ, the vibes, or the brass section and the piano. A great album, in conclusion, to recall those days and what it has been reborn in the 1990's as lounge music. Relax, get cool, get your Martini, indulge yourself and enjoy frivolity.

October 13 - Show #29

2009-10-13T23:01:00.007-05:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow - Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Latin blues – Dave Pike and his orchestra – Manhattan Latin – DECCA

Tin tin deo – Clark Terry & Chico O’Farrill – Spanish Rice – Impulse!

It’s not unusual – Willie Bobo – Spanish Grease – Verve

Afro mood – Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble – Just Like Magic – LP Inc.

Pent-up house – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project – In The Middle – Cagoots Records

Pogo sticks – Bill O’Connell with Dave Valentin & Bob Malach – Latin Jazz Fantasy – Random Chance Records

The Katanga patrol – Tanaóra – Día Real – Moondo Records

Merceditas – Gato Barbieri – Bolivia – Flying Dutchman/BMG

Me caí – Pacifika – Asunción – Six Degrees Records

Lía – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced: carmenlamarque.com

Feio nao e bonito – Oscar Castro-Neves & Paul Winter – Brazilian Days – Living Music/Windham Hill

Tres curumins – Lani Hall – Brasil Nativo – Windham Hill Jazz

Flor amorosa – Altamiro Carrilho – Wind of Brazil (um sopro de brasil) – Adventure Music/Núcleo Contamporaneo

Terra do indio – Marcos Ariel – Terra Do Indio – WEA Latina

Amalgam – Mike Clinco – Neon – Whaling City Sound

Sancochao – Richie Zellón – Landología-Afro-Peruvian Jazz – Songosaurus Music

Landología – Richie Zellón – Landología-Afro-Peruvian Jazz – Songosaurus Music

Landú – Manuel Miranda – Compilation El Sonido del Jazz-Afro Jazz Peruano – TDV Perú

Highligths of the show:

The show ended today offering a sample of jazz made in Perú. Having been played a few times in Latin Soul, it needs a review on the so called Afro-Peruvian jazz. Next, the seminal album of this style, Landología.

Richie Zellón is a deep well read and studied virtuoso guitar player whose career on music teaching goes along his career on music composition and scattered works released through the years. He is original from Lima, Perú, where he first pursued music studies under the direction of the by then director of the Symphonic Orquestra of Lima. Later on he pursued studies in the US as well as leading jazz ensembles, founding a Latin jazz label for the promotion of new artists. A little introduction to Mr. Zellón is required when talking about the album Landología for what it means in the musical scene from Perú, and so Southamerica. It is the seminal work of the so called “afro-peruvian jazz”. This album has made new artists feel inspired and start a career on the of these two musical languages such as jazz and the afro-peruvian, on one hand, and the Peruvian criollo music tradition on the other. First released in 1982 under the name 'Retrato en blanco y negro', it has been reissued in 2007 with the title of 'Landología – Afro-Peruvian Jazz – La histórica primera grabación realizada en 1982'. A truly long title aiming to put things in its place: many Peruvian jazz bands from today have followed the path set by Mr. Zellón´s pioneer album. And what may you find when you start listening? First thing one notices is the fondness for rhythmical percussion instrumentation obtained with the “cajón”, which a wooden box where a musician is sit on top and hitting with his hands. That's the quintessential Peruvian percussion instrument. The presence of it in the album -and usually Peruvian jazz albums- is from beginning to end. The instrumentation in general is marked by the steady beat and the remarkable hollow sound marked by the bass. A contemporary jazz taste also gives a patina to the whole album. The tracks are instrumental with a strong remark on bass, steady cajón beats, and Mr. Zellón guitar plucking. The outcome is a great fusion of styles where the esence of the criollo traditional Peruvian music and the Afro-Peruvian is encapsuled and lead with the guitar harmonies. At times offering a naïve sound, for the simplicity and playfully rhythm, like in track 5 'Festejo', joyful as in tracks 2 and 3, 'Landología' and 'Sancochao'; going to more straight contemporary jazz as in track 6 'Historia de amor en El Carmen'. Truly enjoyable is track 7 'Para una dama distante' and ending the original album with a coda to "Landología" as track 8, 'Café con leche' and short 9 'Mueve tus pies' are. Hopefully the new 2007 release comes with bonus tracks live. The long 13 minute theme 'La gran Cocoroca' just envelops you in the musical notes and makes you definitively fall for the album. In conclusion, "Landología", the title is in itslef neologism very appropriated for what the album encloses: landó is the original name by which is know the Afro-Peruvian traditional music in this Southamerican country, until which the African rhythm of Angola´s londu arrived back in the day, and being given today a new twist by contemporary jazz musicians from Perú, such as the impulse given here by Richie Zellón, and his large ensemble.

October 6 - Show #28

2009-10-06T23:06:00.002-05:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

María, María – Mercedes Sosa – 30 años – Polydor

Gracias a la vida – Mercedes Sosa – 30 años – Polydor

Sólo le pido a Dios – Mercedes Sosa – 30 años – Polydor

Latin thing – Benítez – Playtime-Latinsoul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Grazin’ in the grass – Orchestra Harlow & Ismael Miranda – Playtime-Latinsoul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

Dame un tipi – Frankie Dante & Orquesta Flamboyan – Playtime-Latinsoul Boogaloo – Hi & Fly Records

El watusi – Ray Barretto – We Got Latin Soul – Charly Records

El watusi – Cal Tjader – Primo – OJC/Fantasy

Cabato – Wild Bill Davis – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol.5 – Rare Groove Recordings

Boo-go-loo – Les McCann – Bucket O’Grease – Verve

Night in Tunisia – Buck Clarke Sound – From Latin to Jazz Dance Vol.5 – Rare Groove Recordings

You have changed my life – Jane Bunnett – Radio Guantánamo: Guantánamo Blues Project Vol.1 – Blue Note

El pez – Tanaóra – Día Real – Moondo Records

Going up! – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Beijo de longe – Cesaria Evora – Café Atlantico – RCA

Cinamon & clove – Lee Evans – Cinamon & Clove – Verve

Take seven – Roger Roger – The Mood Mosaic 7-“the new shapes of sound” – Partners in crime

El embajador y yo – Jaime Delgado Aparicio – El Embajador Y Yo-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Vampisoul

A starlett for you – Andre Luterau – The Mood Mosaic 7-“the new shapes of sound” – Partners in crime

My job – Sexteto Electrónico Moderno – Sounds from the Elegant World-Groovy night club music from Uruguay 1968-71 – Vampisoul

Misturada – Kjeli Ohman – The Mood Mosaic 7-“the new shapes of sound” – Partners in crime

Dedicated to love – Manfred Hübler & Siegfred Schwab – Vampyros Lesbos Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Crippled dick hot wax!

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul great moments of the night have been the amazing Latin funk and soul tunes from the compilation "Playtime-Latinsoul Boogaloo" and the delightful melodies by Jane Bunnett. Here you may find a review on both albums.

The France and Luxembourg based label Hy & Fly brings this awesome compilation released in 2005. In their series of “Playtime”, they explore mainly the 70´s through funk and soul rhythms for the most part, also combined with jazz and Latin, depending on the volume. The vintage dancefloor feeling and sounds is the formula. This compilation is the volume 1 of the subseries “Playtime Latinsoul Boogaloo” and it truly is an assett for any radio show to air these tunes. More than other compilations in boogaloo, here a demanding listener will find authentic crossover gems of soul and Latin beats. Setting the tone with the hot and upbeat opening track “Latin thing” by Benítez, songs come one after the other, the classic Ralfi Pagan´s “Latin soul”, The TNT band´s “The meditation”, a Latin review of “Grazin´in the grass” by Ismael Miranda & Orchestra Harlow, even a Latin-doo wop crossover by Joey Pastrana in “Sincerely”. Ray Barretto is present with “El bantú”, following the path of his popular “El watusi”. The king of Latin soul, Joe Bataan is present with “I´m satisfied”. Remarkable as well, and that´s a lot to say among so many good tunes, “Dame un tipi” by Frankie Dante & Orquesta Flamboyán. Those artists and many more you may find in the album. It contains 17 thrilling tracks which will satisfy those who know Latin soul and funk, and will make fall for it to new listeners. To sum up, an album highly recommended to own and offer amazing music and good taste in your parties.

Jane Bunnett is a Canadian jazz musician whose instrument is the soprano sax and the flute. She has long been exploring the fusion of Afro-Cuban beats and jazz melodies. In order to do so, for years she has been traveling to Cuba to absorb inspiration and knowledge. Along with her support band The Spirits of Havana and quite a numerous guests among which she counted with Grupo Changüí de Santiago and Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo, she presents this album “Radio Guantánmo: Guantánamo Blues Project Vol.1”. Released by Blue Note, it obtained the 2006 Juno Award Winner for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year. Here you may find a sample of contemporary melodies beautifully carried out with the sound of her sax and her ensemble The Spirits of Havana when such mix has been nicely achieved. It is a long album with different influences, letting different musical discourses along the tracks. In the end, you have heard contemporary jazz tunes with a Latin flavor as the opening track “Changui para Alfredo”, “You have changed my life”, or “Conga blue”; whereas other tunes lie on a more purely Afro-Cuban inspired musical territory, as the “changüí” style from Guantánamo bay, where the album has found base for the recording and collaborations to happen. A moving theme is dedicated to the city of New Orleans. Nonetheless, this album is realised the year that hurricane Katrina hit and so was “New Orleans under water”. In conclusion, an amalgam of diverse ethnic sounds seamlessly threaded which outcome is worthwhile to explore to find joy and peace of spirit.

September 29 - Show #27

2009-09-29T23:04:00.004-05:00

Theme song: Chin chon chow – Louie Ramírez

Song-Artist-Album-Label

Solid – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

¡Bien bien! – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet – ¡Bien Bien! – Patois Records

Home cooking – Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits – In Case You Missed It – Jazzheads

Something grand – Hilton Ruiz – Live at Birdland – Candid

El negro, part 2 – Los Hombres Calientes – Vol.3 New Congo Square – Basin Street Records

Just kidding – Michel Camilo – One More Once – Columbia

Midnight sun – Ray Mantilla – Good Vibrations – Savant Records

Soul burst – Cal Tjader – Talkin’ Verve-Roots of Acid Jazz – Verve

Soul sauce – Cal Tjader – Talkin’ Verve-Roots of Acid Jazz – Verve

Hip hug her – Chico O’Farrill – Talkin’ Verve-Mambomania – Verve

Papa Willie – Mongo Santamaría – Instant Party – Concord Records

Sabre dance – Lalo Schifrin – Talkin’ Verve-Mambomania – Verve

Love and passion – Sarah Vaughan and Milton Nascimento – Brazilian Romance – CBS

Gostoso veneno – Carmen Lamarque – Live in Lima – Self-produced: carmenlamarque.com

P’ra que dinheiro? – Martinho da Vila – Compilation The Bossa Nova Exciting Jazz Samba Rhthms Vol. 5 - Rare Groove Recordings

Viver de amour – Nair de Candia – Café Do Brazil-A Pure Blend of Cool Brazilian Music – Metro/Union Square Music

Sahara – Gerardo Núñez – Calima – Alula Records

Jarabi – Ketama-Toumani Diabate-Danny Thompson – Songhai – Hannibal Records

No pido mucho – Veneno – Veneno – CBS/Sony

Highlights of the show:

Latin Soul opened today with a new release that has had quite an echo in the specialized jazz publications. Here you may find a review of the latest 2009 album by Wayne Wallace.

¡Bien Bien! is the title given to the last work by Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet, released by Patois Records. A natural from San Francisco, the long-life trombonist Wayne Wallace puts together again his Latin Jazz Quintet and brings in this 2009 a nine track album plenty of good contemporary Latin jazz. Included in the quintet, you may find Murray Low at the piano, Michael Spiro at the percussion, David Belove at the bass, and Paul van Wageningen at trap drums. In other words, some of the regulars in studio for current great Latin jazz big names as Pete Escovedo, Chico O'Farrill or Eddie Palmieri. You also may find themes going from Wallace´s compositions to readings on Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins or John Coltrane themes. To sum up, an album full of good melodies and rhythms opening with a cheerful and chilling tune entitled as the album, setting the mood for the rest of the album. Great instrument dialogues in Going up!, or Building bridges, in turns with steady mellow rhythms as in Solid. A very balanced album with great instrumentalists working together wonderfully under the supervision and production of Wayne Wallace himself.