FRANCISCO AGUABELLA: CUBACAN

FRANCISCO AGUABELLA
Foi um dos grandes percussionistas cubanos que primeiro aportaram aos U.S.A, na mesma onda que levou Chano Pozzo, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, Candido Camero, etc. Fixou-se na Califórnia, ao contrário dos demais, que optaram por New York. Tenho alguns álbuns de Aguabella e sempre me impressionou seu extremo bom gosto e requinte, fazendo-se acompanhar, sempre, pelos melhores músicos, como se pode constatar na lista abaixo transcrita. Tive oportunidade de
ver Francisco Aguabella tocar em Miami, em 1998; sua vitalidade, força e empatia são impressionantes. Grande nome do "cuban-latin-jazz", respeitadíssimo por seus pares.

(*)João Donato tocou com Aguabella, que inclusive gravou alguns temas do nosso J.D., em álbum a ser postado proximamente.
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FRANCISCO AGUABELLA
Francisco Aguabella was one of the original Cubans who arrived in New York during the 50's who along with Celia Cruz, Chano Pozo, Patato Valdez, Candido, Mongo Santamaria and others, firmly established the Latin Tinge in Jazz. Originally from Mantanzas he is a master of Bata, a sacred drum style with intact African roots. As such he is considered a Priest of the music and has preserved the Cuban tradition undiluted. Since his first engagement with Dizzy he has had the opportunity to participate in the full spectrum of American Jazz from Peggy Lee to Santana. His latest Release "Cubacan", dedicated to Tito Puente, shows both musical diversity and stylistic purity. This is west coast music recorded in Los Angeles and features the Banda Brothers best known for their work with Poncho Sanchez. Also featured is the horn work of Charles Owens and Justo Almario. Cubacan includes covers of "My Favorite
Things", "Tin Tin Deo and "Autumn Leaves", all with original arrangements and fresh takes. There is also Papa Luca's "Guajira Para Los Pollos", Dizzy's "Fiesta Mojo" and several Aguabella originals including beautiful Ballads. This is classic Latin Jazz from an artist who has lived his entire adult life as an American but stayed quintessentially cuban. He is also yet another Cuban artist in his 70's still producing vital and engaging music. This speaks to the restorative power of Cuba's African rhythms. All of this music is made for dancing as well as listening and has
that basic sense of joy and love of life that is intrinsic to all Latin Music.
(Excerpt from album's release)
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MINHA OPINIÃO: o grande Aguabella nos oferece um álbum sensacional; excelente repertório, músicos de primeiríssima linha e "latin groove" infernal! Imperdível.
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FRANCISCO AGUABELLA: CUBACAN
Audio CD (May 21, 2002)
Original Release Date: May 21, 2002
Label: Cubop Records


TRACKS/FAIXAS:
1. My Favorite Things
2. Felukin
3. Guajira Para Los Pollos
4. Fiesta Mojo
5. La Costa
6. Agua Linpia Todo
7. Tin Tin Deo
8. Noche Azul
9. Mambo For Puente
10. Yesterday's Dreams
11. Autumn Leaves

PERSONNEL:
Justo Almario (Sax (Tenor)
Charles Owens (Flute)
Charles Owens (Sax (Tenor)
Ramon Banda (Drums, Timbales)
Tony Banda (Bass)
Eric Jorgensen (Trombone)
Ricardo Tiki Pasillas (Timbales)
Mike Turre (Arranger)
Francisco Torres (Trombone, Arranger, Producer, Musical Director)
Jules Rowell (Arranger)
Jeff Bender (Photography)
José Papo Rodríguez (Percussion)
José Papo Rodríguez (Bongos)
Donald Vega (Piano)
Luis Eric González (Trumpet)
John Belzaguy (Bass)
Frank Marrone (Liner Notes)
Ron Blake (Trumpet)

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