2005-02-25
The new release Afro-Latino Soul from Bryan Vargas & ¡Ya Esta!, perhpas best falls into the category we loosely refer to as a "multi-cultural stew".Bryan Vargas is a New York City-based composer and guitarist writing original Latin jazz pieces with backing by trumpet, bass and a three piece percussion section.
Bryan’s debut is produced by pianist Arturo O’Farrill, who’s also the head of Lincoln Center's new Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra. Arturo O’Farrill joins the band on this track from the debut release.
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
JOHN ELLIS AND DOUBLE-WIDE
Puppet Mischief
NOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
THE MIKE LONGO TRIO
Float Like a Butterfly
CHARLIE HUNTER
GENTLEMEN I NEGLECTED TO INFORM YOU YOU WILL NOT BE GETTING PAID
GALACTIC
YA-KA-MAY
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