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RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - BAILA CON SWING SABROSO (2006)
Ray Rodriguez Leader, baritone sax,
and flute
Pablo "Chino" Nuñez Timbales
Lo Que Quiero Es Cantar 4:39 more tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels
review by Georgina Nicoli Lately, we have reviewed albums that fuse a range of Latin music genres. Now for the Salsa fan, Baila con Swing Sabroso is Salsa through and through. Having been raised in New York City's Spanish Harlem and Brooklyn, it is no surprise that the New York Salsa created there by the likes of Tito Puente and Ray Baretto has greatly influenced Ray Rodriguez and his band's sound. This is honoured in their homage to the two greats: Tito Puento and Ray Barretto. Their love and respect for Tito Puente's music is represented in the aptly titled instrumental 'Song for TP'. The big influence of Ray Barretto is shown in their Barretto Medley, made up of 'Vive y Vacila', 'Bam Bam Quere' and 'Manos Dura'. Being a fan of the New York Salsa from the past, this medley is my favourite part of the album. This nine track album includes an English language number 'You're My Everything', maybe for the English speaking Salsa fans of which there are many. Baila Con Swing Sabroso is the debut album from Ray Rodriguez and his band. Experienced arrangers Oscar Hernandez, Paquito Pastor and Willie Ruiz have collaborated on this project. Ray Rodriguez and his band have also enlisted a bit of help from their friends Grammy Award Winner Dave Valentine, Ray Vega, Pablo 'Chino' Nunez and Pequeno Johnny. Their music has been described as 'Salsa Dura' (hard Salsa) and definitely for dancers. You are invited to dance with Swing Sabroso.
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