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.
Sounds Of April & Randall
S.O.A.R.
THE JAMES MOODY & HANK JONES QUARTET
OUR DELIGHT
Lois Deloatch
Hymn to Freedom: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Jeff Richman
Sizzle
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
IVAN "FUNKBOY" BODLEY
PIGS FEET & POTTED MEAT
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