EDGARDO A. CINTRON & THE AZUCA BAND - FROM FATHERS TO SONS: OLD SCHOOL CLAVE (2006)
Edgardo A. Cintron: timbales, congas, guira, cowbell
Noel Cintron: congas, vocals
Angel Velez: Trumpet, vocals
David Colon: Piano, bass, lead vocals
Gilberto Cruz, Jr.: baritone sax
Humberto Alicea: trombone
Papo Buda: bongos, cowbell, guira
Jimmy Lopez: piano, bass, vcals
Roosevelt Walker Jr.: piccolo, soprano and tenor sax
Edwin Centeno: bongo, cowbell, guira
Azuca
A Train
China/Tumbao Y Bongo
Ojos Verdes
Family
A Night in Tunisia
Vamonos Guajira
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Review by Latin Lady Dj Margarita for WWW.VINILEMANIA.NET
Edgardo A. Cintron & The Azuca Band serve up a heaping portion of treasured favorites with their most recent release, From Fathers To Sons - Old School Clave.
From the very first time I heard their interpretation of "Suavecito", I immediately entered my own past (musically), to a time back in the days of my own unfolding as a teenager, living in San Francisco and being surrounded by great bands such as Tower of Power, Santana, Malo and the likes. This was "home" for me!
Born in 1958 to Puerto Rican parents, Edgardo was exposed to music from a very early age. In 1962 his father Pablo, moved them from Fort Riley, to the East Coast. It was here that "dad", who was a musician in his own right, (guitarist) was able to perform along with greats like Tito Puente, Charlie Parker & Carlos Santana. At the ripe age of 12, Edgardo was playing with in his father's band along dad as percussionist, traveling, and being exposed to renown musicians such as Yomo Toro and more.
From Fathers To Sons - Old School Clave represents the gifts we leave behind, the lessons learned, the culture lived, the love felt and so much more. It was Edgardo's own father who tutored him musically, with guitar, French horn and percussion. The essence of "From Fathers To Sons".
The cd in its entirety can be view as "Old School" and the "Clave" is pretty much self explanatory. I simply loved every single track on this album. From the first interpretation of "Azuca" to the jammin' "Vamonos Pa' Monte", From Fathers to Sons - Old School Clave has it all, the heartfelt romance in "Ojos Verdes" (aka: "Tus Ojos"), simply oozes with perfection, the jazzy A-Train will literally have you on the floor hoping it's an extended track, you definitely want more of this! Additional tracks include favorites such as Bilongo, Pare Cochero, Guantanamera, Vamonos Guajira, Picadillo, China Tumbao y Bongo, Family, and A Night in Tunisia, (another great Dizzy selection).
From Fathers To Sons - Old School Clave is the most recent production with Edgardo A. Cintron & The Azuca Band. This album is all about heart and soul and its a wonderful tribute to "dads" everywhere. Especially those fathers who were around and who instilled in us a love and appreciation for music, so strong that it continues to shine through everyday of our lives. This gift was passed down From Fathers To Sons". We now pass it to you. Keep it shining!
Meet the members: Edgardo A. Cintron: timbales, congas, guira, cowbell; Noel Cintron: congas, vocals; Angel Velez: Trumpet, vocals; David Colon: Piano, bass, lead vocals; Gilberto Cruz, Jr.: baritone sax; Humberto Alicea: trombone; Papo Buda: bongos, cowbell, guira; Jimmy Lopez: piano, bass, vcals; Roosevelt Walker Jr.: guitar William Murray: piccolo, soprano and tenor sax; Michael Pedicin Jr.: tenor sax; Edwin Centeno: bongo, cowbell, guiro
You can listen to recorded samples as well as purchase their cds online on their website:
http://www.edgardocintronazucaband.com/
Highly recommended.
