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.
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
Jenny Gillespie
Cure For Dreaming
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND
LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD
CONNIE EVINGSON WITH DAVE FRISHBERG
Little Did I Dream
Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts
The Scenic Route
Jeremy Pelt
#JiveCulture
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