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.
JACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
PETER ROM TRIO
Says Who?!
T-Bird And The Breaks
Harmonizum
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
PRESERVATION
STEFON HARRIS
African Tarantella
Manuel Valera Trio
The Seasons
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