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.
MATT RAY
Lost in New York
NICHOLAS PAYTON
Sketches of Spain
RASHIED ALI QUINTET
Judgment Day
Kermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
Matt White The Super Villain Jazz Band
Worlds Wide
GENE CIPRIANO
First Time Out
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