2007-05-21
A thirteen member all-star ensemble. This is the stunning followup to the band’s Grammy-winning 2004 album, although we’re probably still going to be the only ones to play it. Contemporary-meets-traditional on this release of nine original and four interpretations influenced by the legacy of El Barrio, an Eastside NYC community that gave rise to Boogaloo, Latin Soul, and Salsa. –Pete
RON CARTER
Dear Miles
Robin McKelle
Introducing
MAUREEN CHOI QUARTET
Maureen Choi Quartet
THE CHARLES MINGUS SEXTET
Charles Mingus Sextet with Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS
Down in the Bottom
New Birth Brass Band
New Birth Family
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