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.
JOHN ELLIS AND DOUBLE-WIDE
Puppet Mischief
Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts
The Scenic Route
McCOY TYNER
Quartet
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
Houston Person
The Melody Lingers On
ROBERTO FONSECA
Akokan
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