Those who witnessed up
close and personal the "Salsa Explosion of the 1970's" in New York
City and Puerto Rico remember and agree that the majority of the
musicians and bandleaders were mostly youngsters. Now, inspired by
the masters of salsa is the new group from New York City that goes
by the name of "La Excelencia." Percussionists Jose Vazquez-Cofresi
and Julian Silva formed the band, featuring a young ensemble that
would appeal to their generation, while performing and creating
"salsa dura" (hardcore salsa) with a positive social message. This
debut CD "Salsa Con Conciencia" (salsa with a conscience) delivers
10 original scores, showcasing the versatility and depth of the
band. The tracks swing with beautiful harmonies and powerful
arrangements of free-flowing horns and lively percussions. Lead
vocalists Edwin Perez & Gilberto Velazquez command the spotlight
with arresting readings full of social messages that enlighten the
listeners to everyday situations in peoples' lives. Tasty choruses
complete each track, delivering high-octane rhythms, without losing
essence and true roots of salsa. These young-bloods are the real
thing. - Rudolph Mangual (Latin Beat Magazine)
LA EXCELENCIA - TRIBUTO A RAY BARRETTO
LA EXCELENCIA - SALSA CON CONCIENCIA (2006)
Salsa Dura
Luis
Arona Bass
Willy Rodriguez Piano
Charles Dilone Bongo/Campana
Jose Vazquez-Cofresi Conga
Julian Silva Timbal y percusion
Jack Davis Trombone
Ronald Prokopez Trombone
Sam Hoyt Trumpet
Hector Luis Pagan Coros
Rene Leslie Lead vocals
Edwin Perez Lead vocals
review by Dj Michael: LA EXCELENCIA - SALSA CON CONCIENCIA (2006)
review by Javier Rivera: LA EXCELENCIA - SALSA CON CONCIENCIA (2006)
1. La Lucha
2. Solo Sin Amor
3. Sentencia
4. El Tiempo en tus Manos
5. La Salsa y el Guaguanco
6. Estoy
7. El Loco
8. Cada Dia
9. Hijo de los Rumberos
10. Boogalu Pa' Colombia
11. La Lucha Remix (Feat Shanny)
more
tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels
