VOCALIST, PERCUSSIONIST, COMPOSER

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Corina Bartra, originally from Peru and living in New York. She has recorded four Afro Latin jazz CD's and two meditation (Chanting) ones. Her versatily is impressive. Her Afro World jazz music delves in Afro Peruvian grooves and music mainly from the coastal region of Peru. Her mother was born in the Peruvian Amazon and a couple of Corina's tunes have a jungle inspiration like for example "sol Azabache."(Bambu Sun) and Rhythm of Life (Travelog). Her music has also a strong Brazilean component which she blends in a personal and creative way. Jazz Time magazine has found a tinge of Tania Maria scatting style in her own. Corina who loves Cuban cha cha has composed an inventive and grooving one in "Guajira Son."(Bambu Sun).

CORINA BARTRA - SON ZUMBON (2008)

a heady mix of African, traditional Peruvian and American jazz

Corina Bartra - Vocals

Vince Cherico - drums

Oscar Stagnaro - bass

 Peter Brain - sax & flutes

Perico Diaz & Fred Berryhill - Peruvian cajon & percussion

 Tino Derado - piano

review by Paul J. Youngman

review by Joe Ross

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CORINA BARTRA & AZU' - BAMBU SUN (2006)

Corina Bartra. Pioneer of Afro Peruvian vocal jazz and also of a unique instrumental sound (as she lets her band stretch and play) has also Brazilean and American jazz influences in her strong and cohesive music. Amazing Afro latin jazz music

Corina Bartra (vocals, dumbek and percussion)

Cliff Korman (piano)

Jay Rodriguez (sax and flute)

David Hertzberg (bass)

Vince Cherico (drums)

Math Baranello (drums)

Perico Diaz (cajon, congas, cajita, quijada de burro, bells)

Oscar Torres (cajon)

Rufus Reid (bass)

and Oscar Hoyos (guitar)

review by Joe Ross

review by Donna Kimura

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