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
DON BRADEN & KARL LATHAM
Big Fun(k) Live
Nicholas Payton
Sonic Trance
Brad Mehldau Trio
Live
BILLY BANG QUINTET FEATURING FRANK LOWE
Above & Beyond: Live in Grand Rapids
LUCIANA SOUZA
The New Bossa Nova
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
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