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SUENOS LATIN JAZZ by Steven Hashimoto

Sueños Latin-Jazz is comprised of some of Chicago's finest jazz and Latin musicians, and is led by bassist/composer Steven Hashimoto. They have been active on Chicago's vital jazz scene for 10 years. The CD features 9 original compositions by Hashimoto and covers of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby", Ray Barretto's "Acid", and the traditional song "Enamorado". The stylistic range encompasses Afro-Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Fusion, and more. The musicians boast playing credits including Paquito D'Rivera, Manfredo Fest, Patricia Barber, Cheveré de Chicago, Howard Levy, Henry Johnson, Flippomusic GlobalJazz, Miguel DeLéon, Paulinho Garcia, and literally hundreds of other acts, locally and nationally. A strong cd that is getting heavy local airplay.

SUENOS LATIN JAZZ - AZUL OSCURO (2006)

many thanks to KATE SMITH PROMOTIONS

Instrumental Latin-Jazz

Steven Hashimoto, leader/bassist

Mike Levin, saxophones

Bob Long, keyboards

Joe Sonnefeldt, steel drums

Neal Alger, guitar

Alejo Poveda, percussion

Joe Rendón, percussion

Heath Chappell, drums

with guests

Dan Hesler, saxophone;

Leandro Lopez-Varady, piano

Mark Smith, steel drums and percussion

Barry Winograd, baritone saxophone

Steve Thomas, trumpet

Kathy Kelly, vibraphone

Diane Delin, violin

Michael Kent Smith, acoustic guitar

April Grilly, vocals

Aaron Mandalke, vocals

many thanks to KATE SMITH PROMOTIONS

review by Chip Boaz: SUENOS LATIN JAZZ - AZUL OSCURO (2006)

review by Don Williamson: SUENOS LATIN JAZZ - AZUL OSCURO (2006)

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