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.
PETE ESCOVEDO
LIVE FROM STERN GROVE
STANTON MOORE
GROOVE ALCHEMY
Kermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (Meets Lord Kenjamin)
Music is My Medicine
Lizz Wright
The Orchard
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