MANNY OQUENDO Y LIBRE: Ritmo, Sonido y Estilo

MANNY OQUENDO Y LIBRE:
Manny é velho conhecido do blog e dispensa apresentação.
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ALBUM REVIEW
An outstanding offer by Manny Oquendo & Libre. Very few recordings come close to this one from any era, Conjunto Libre at their best. There in not one bad cut in the entire set. Every one a smoker from front to back. A dancer's paradise. The musicianship is of the highest caliber throughtout with a solid lineup to boot. Jimmy Bosch on trombone plays in the funky Barry Rogers tradition - hot and hard. Steve Turre joins in on this set, lending his cool funk to the mix. He plays the conch shell on, Little Sunflower that is nothing short of amazing. Rounding out the T-bone section is Dan Reagan the lead t-man, he carries the fellas through the difficult passages with a rico suave touch. Dave Valentin on flute smokin' as always. Joe Manozzi on piano is strong and solid. The vocalists are the very
talented, Pupi Cantor and a young Herman Olivera doing their thing with flair and sabor. Of course the man himself, Manny Oquendo holding everything together on timbales and bongo. He plays like a man possessed by the beautiful spirit. His style is not the rapid-fire technique type, instead Oquendo plays relaxed and does not waste a single beat, but everything he plays is placed just right and with heat. A master at work. All Libre recordings are highly recommended!!!! This one is high on the list. Get this one.
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MINHA OPINIÃO - Manny Oquendo é mais um dos grandes nomes da percussão afro-cubana. As diversas formações do "Conjunto Libre" ao longo dos anos, sempre tiveram grandes nomes. Nesta formação os destaques são Dave Valentin, Stever Turre e Jimmy Bosch. Beleza pura.
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Manny Oquendo & Conjunto Libre, "Ritmo, Sonido, Y Estilo "

MANNY OQUENDO y LIBRE:
Manny Oquendo - leader, percussion
Jimmy Bosch - trombone
Steve Turre - conch shell
Dan Reagan - trombone
Dave Valentin - flute
Joe Manozzi - piano
Pupi Cantor and Herman Olivera - voices
Andy Gonzales - bass

TRACKS/FAIXAS:
1. Que Humanidad
2. Elena, Elena
3. Bailala Pronto
4. Estoy Como Nunca
5. Little Sunflower
6. Llora Timbero