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.
STRING PLANET
Songs From the Home Planet
MILES DAVIS
Evolution of the Groove
The Motet
Music for Life
JOHN ELLIS AND DOUBLE-WIDE
Puppet Mischief
WAX POETIC
Copenhagen
The New Orleans Social Club
Sing Me Back Home
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