RAY MARTINEZ SABOR CRIOLLO - ALTO NIVEL (2007)
Ray Martinez
Leader, musical director, bass
Edwin Sanchez Piano
Richie Viruet Trumpets
Pete Nater Trumpets
Guido Gonzalez Trumpets
Ralph Irizarry
Timbal
Ray Colon Bongo
Walter Reyes Congas
Renzo Padilla Lead vocals
Ray Viera, Ray Martinez, Jorge Maldonado Coros
Special Guests:
Oscar Hernandez
Piano
Igor Atalita Piano
Luis Rodriguez Tres guitar
Ali Bello Violin
Fresco Rap
Wendy Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Nataly Lopez, Cassondra Handman, Julissa Lee
Coros
La Diosa 5:10
Amor Pa' Que 4:33
Fantasia 5:14
Nuestra Musica 5:48
Ella 4:36
Sonero Y Clave 4:53
Mujer Perjura 6:57
Los Curiosos 4:54
Mambo Show 4:30
Vecinita 3:59
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review by Bruce Polin - courtesy www.descarga.com
Pristine new salsa release — the debut by respected bassist
Ray Martinez.
Ray has been relied upon by the likes of
Ray Barretto,
Son Café,
Mongo Santamaria, Son Boricua, Direct Latin Influence, and
Ricardo Lemvo.
This guy has been around the block a few times. On Alto Nivel, Ray
peppers original material with compositions by Rubén Blades ("Amor
Pa' Que"), J.P. Torres ("Sonero Con Clave") and Charlie Palmieri
("Mambo Show"). This is a serious powerhouse, folks, and he's got
some tough players to boot:
Ralphy Irizarry on timbal,
Edwin Sánchez on piano, trumpeters Peter Nater, Richie Viruet and
many others. Great job by singer Renzo Padilla, who is backed by a
coro section featuring Ray Viera and Jorge Maldnado. Some top guests
appear:
Oscar Hernández, Richie Flores,
Luis Rodríguez and more.
DJ Alert, and Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2007-03-14)
