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. –PeteNOAH BAERMAN, WAYNE ESCOFFERY, AMANDA MONACO, VINNIE SPERRAZZA, HENRY LUGO
Playdate
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Too Damn Hot!
MELODY GARDOT
Worrisome Heart
DON BRADEN & KARL LATHAM
Big Fun(k) Live
ROGER DAVIDSON TRIO
Ten to Twelve.
MAUREEN CHOI QUARTET
Maureen Choi Quartet
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