RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO (SALSA ORQUESTA)

Since it's inception in 2001, Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso have generated a growing number of loyal fans with a hot "Salsa Dura" sound. The groups distinctive style is the result of the unique and extensive musical backgrounds of the band's individual members, who have performed and recorded with some of the most recognizable names in Latin music before joining together to intergrate Swing Sabroso.
Ray Rodriguez, Swing Sabroso's leader was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the birthplace of Rafael Hernandez, Puerto Rico's foremost composer, and raised in New York City's Spanish Harlem and Brooklyn, homegrounds to Tito Puente,Ray Barretto and many other salsa icons.
Ray Rodriguez began his musical career at an early age and  went on to study at the renowned Brooklyn Conservatory of Music where he majored in music theory,counterpoint,harmony and arranging. Subsequently,he continued studying at the Bronx Community College and with selected instructors.
Baila con Swing Sabroso is the premier release on Ray's indie label, World Stage Recordings.

 

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RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - BAILA CON SWING SABROSO (2006)

A first class salsa project that will keep the dancers on the floor. Classic Salsa Dura

Ray Rodriguez Leader, baritone sax, and flute
Gilberto Velez Jr. Singer
Eddie Muñiz, Raul Agraz Trumpet
Khadafy Khan Trombone
Frank Villafane Piano
Luis Moreno Bass
Justino Vargas Congas
Carmelo (Papote) Rios Timbales
Curtis Rodriguez Bongos
Guests:

Pablo "Chino" Nuñez Timbales
Harry Adorno Timbales
Pequeño Johnny Rivero Conga
Jorge Gonzalez Bongoes
Hector "Maximo" Rodriguez Bass
Kevin Rodriguez Piano
Ray Vega Trumpet
Carl Corwin Baritone sax
Manny Mieles Coro
Willie Ruiz Coro
Dave Valentin Flute

review by Dj El Caobo: RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - BAILA CON SWING SABROSO (2006)

review by Roberto Carlos Lujan: RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - BAILA CON SWING SABROSO (2006)

review by Georgina Nicoli: RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - BAILA CON SWING SABROSO (2006)

RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - REVIEW1

RAY RODRIGUEZ Y SWING SABROSO - REVIEW2

Lo Que Quiero Es Cantar 4:39
You're My Everything 4:39
Baila Con Swing Sabroso 4:08
Ay Que Frio 4:50
Song For TP (Tito Puente) 5:09
Legado 4:55
Amar Y Vivir 3:08 (Bolero)
La Rumba Que Te Cura 4:32
Barretto Medley - A. Vive Y Vacila; B. Bam Bam Quere; C. Manos Dura 7:48
more tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels

 

photo by Allen Spatz