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Tu Gusto Musical... feat. Annette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans Latin Jazz Brazilian Ensemble
Tu Gusto Musical... feat. Annette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans Latin Jazz Brazilian Ensemble
Annette A. Aguilar and Stringbeans deliver an intoxicating mix of Cuban and Brazilian jazz on No Cheap Dates, pulling together a combination of standards and original compositions. The group dives deeply into Afro-Cuban rhythms with a version of Ignacio PiÃeiroâs âMayeya No Juegues Con Los Santosâ blending traditional son with a floating string arrangement. Aguilarâs marimba lends a gentle sound to a bomba version of Chick Coreaâs âSpain,â adding a percussive edge to the strings. She reveals her connection to Tito Puente with a marimba solo on El Reyâs âPicadillo,â trading ideas with harpist Ellen Uryevick-Adams. The band shines on the Brazilian pieces, finding an unstoppable momentum on Milton Nascimentoâs âVeracruzâ and Chico Buarqueâs âO Que Sera.â Aguilarâs musicians contribute a couple of strong compositions, ranging from âFacil,â an up-tempo son montuno from bassist Harvey S to the swaying Partido Alto of guitarist Jane Getterâs âTortola.â The group provides a distinct sound, putting a unique twist upon a variety of standards and originals. Thereâs an undeniable and individual quality behind Aguilarâs sound on No Cheap Dates. Throughout the recording the percussion stays authentically rooted in traditional rhythms, providing a constant forward motion. Aguilar and her group understand the musicâs core nature, and especially on the Brazilian pieces, the rhythm section swings hard. The arrangements utilize a rich string section, softening the overall sound; the result leans towards charanga instrumentation without following that tradition too strictly. Instead, Aguilar finds a balance between Latin rhythms and symphonic arranging that smoothes the musicâs rough edges without loosing its inherent intensity. The inclusion of violins, cellos, concert hard, and a variety of concert percussion keeps the music firmly rooted between two worlds. The result casts New York Latin Jazz in a new light, making No Cheap Dates worth a serious listen. - The Latin Jazz Corner
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1710 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
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