Personnel:
Roberto Fonseca (p), Javier Zalba (bs,ss,cl,fl), Elmer Ferrer (g), Ruy Lopez-Nussa (d), Emilio Del Monte Jr (perc), Alexis Puente (b), Carlos Fernandez (s), Changuito (timbales)
Reference: YY9430
Bar code: 8436006494307
Highly recommended!
Called up by the Buena Vista Social Club executives to cover for the vacancy that was left by the great Rubén González, and requested specifically by the celebrated American pianist Herbie Hancock to share the stage with him when they were both on tour in Japan.
A nice set of Afro-accented Cuban jazz from pianist Roberto Fonseca! Roberto's piano is well out front of the combo, give the set just the right kind of jazzy sweep, without getting too swept up in the percussion. The core group includes sax, clarinet and flute by Javier Zalba, guitar by Elmer Ferrar, drums by Ruy Lopez-Nussa and percussion by Emilio del Monte Jr., plus a host of guest percussionists and choral vocalists.
Tracklisting:
01. Yeyeo 6:17
02. Igbae 5:25
03. Moyubbeo 1:01
04. 70's 4:52
05. Negra Mía 8:48
06. Annet Marina 3:59
07. Temperamento 7:17
08. Tiene que Ver 2:06
09. Para Que No Hables 8:26
10. De Regreso 8:38
11. Over the Rainbow 6:07
12. Temperamento (remix) 3:44
Total time: 66:59 min.
Personnel:
Roberto Fonseca (piano); Javier Zalba (clarinet, flute, baritone & soprano sax); Elmer Ferrer (guitar); Ruy Lopez-Nussa (drums); Emilio Del Monte Jr (percussion); Alexis Puente (bass); Carlos Fernandez (s); Changuito (timbales).
Recorded at Estudios Egrem, in Havana, Cuba, on September 28, 2004
Liner notes byMaría Elena Mendiola
Produced by Roberto Fonseca & María Elena Mendiola
All music licensed by Egrem
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