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.
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
Bob James & Nathan East
The New Cool
Fourplay
Silver
ETIENNE CHARLES
Kaiso
Lenny Marcus Trio & Friends
Moving Forth
LUCIANA SOUZA
The New Bossa Nova
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