TROMBONIST, COMPOSER, ARRANGER
(1946-2005) Trombonist, composer and arranger Juan Pablo Torres debuted with Armando Romeu's Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna in 1967, working alongside future Irakere greats Chucho Valdés, Paquito D'Rivera and Arturo Sandoval before founding his own jazz ensemble, Algo Nuevo. As a producer he guided such legendary sessions as Estrellas de Areito (1979). Torres also has collaborated with such legends as Cachao, Chico O'Farrill, Eddie Palmieri, Patato, Bebo Valdés, Astor Piazzolla, and fellow trombonists Robin Eubanks and Steve Turre.
JUAN PABLO TORRES - ROMANTIC CUBA (1975/1981/2007)
This CD Release Includes the Complete Original Albums: "Mangle: Instrumental" (1975) and "Grupo Algo Nuevo" (1981). Juan Pablo Torres is the Director and Arranger on Both Albums, as Well as the Lead Soloist on the Second Session featuring his Band Algo Nuevo. The First Session features the Egrem Orchestra with Master Pianist Pedro Coto
Juan Pablo
Torres Trombone
Adalberto "Trompetica" Lara Trumpet
Jesús Rubalcaba Piano, keyboards
Antonio Tony Pérez Bass
Modesto Fusté Congas
Filiberto Sánchez Drums
Pedro Coro Montalbán Piano
"Mangle: Instrumental" (1975)
Si Te Contara Anorando Encuentro Si, Dejame Mirarte Mangle Pequena Serenata Diurna Cuenta Conmigo Terrible Sueno Y Es Verdad En Los Dias Invernales Tonada No.1 Por Que No Te Bese? Encuentrate
"Grupo Algo Nuevo" (1981) Malaguena Besame Mucho Chimbombo Medley: Para Vigo Me Voy/Frenesi/El Bodeguero Siboney Son Naciente Dame Un Traguito Medley: El Cumbanchero/Drume Negrita/El Manisero
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