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CD Reviews: Jose R. Duque’s ZUMBATRES “Far Away”
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Posted by: adminon Friday, February 23, 2007 - 03:14 PM |
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By: Edward Blanco
Zumbatres is a seasoned Latin Jazz group led by Venezuelan-born percussionist Jose R. Duque who penned seven original tunes for this second album of upbeat Latin Jazz rhythms influenced by Venezuelan grooves. The CD contains three bonus tracks recorded live at the Press Room in Portsmouth, NH. The last two tracks being repeat live versions of the first two studio recorded tunes.
Zumbatres was originally a trio of Duque on the drums, pianist Dan Sure and bassist Nate Therrien. The band later expanded with the addition of renowned jazz guitarist Phil Sargent and on this particular recording also includes a special guest appearance by Annegret Baier playing the congas on three selected numbers.
Don’t expect a typical Latin jazz sound because the music here is somewhat special as the press clippings indicate “…concept of blending borders and crossing boundaries…” You will not hear the sounds of the timbales, saxophone, the horns or the bones, it’s the basic rhythm instruments like the piano, guitar and of course the drums that produce the classy Latin jazz music that distinguishes this recording.
The music opens up with the heavy Latin/salsa beat of “Danilo” that sets the stage for the rest of the album. Duque takes charge with pronounced and forceful pounding of the skins and cymbals on the percussive title cut. By far the most outstanding composition on this disc has to be the light and jazzy “At Last,” where pianist Sure leads the band with an intricate dance on the keys wrapped around a simple Latin rhythm diced by the drum beat of Baier’s congas culminating in a wonderful rhythm-based romp. This cut is so good that I play it often.
Guitarist Sargent weighs in with an exquisite performance on the spicy “El Gato Enmo-Chill Out.” The album rounds out with “Gathering In Blue,” the last original and one of the three tracks recorded live and the live encore performances of “Danilo” and the title tune. Far Away is a unique percussive expression of some beautiful mellow Latin Jazz music played for the soul, with a touch of salsa and to the heart. Mr. Duque and his Zumbatres crew provide an engaging performance.
Year: 2006
Label: ZumbaoArt Productions
Artist Web: www.zumbaotrio.com
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