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
DYLAN TAYLOR
Sweeter For The Struggle
CCM Jazz Orchestra
In Search Of Garaj Mahal
NICHOLAS PAYTON
Into the Blue
BRUCE KAPHAN QUARTET
Bruce Kaphan Quartet
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
Mamutrio
Primal Existence
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