Viva Cubop!, Vol. 2: Dance the Afro-Cuban Way

1. La La La - Jack Costanzo

2. Sandunga - Dave Pike

3. Mi Tumbao

4. Sandra Malandra - Marlon Simon

5. Herencia - Bobby Matos

6. Oya Ye Ye - Snowboy

7. Con Mi Guaguanco - Ray Armando

8. Mujer Chicana - Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars

9. Baldwin's Fire - Babatunde Lea

10. Jonny's Bugalu

11. Rimsky - Arturo Sandoval

12. Obatalá

Viva Cubop!, Vol. 2: Dance the Afro-Cuban Way,Various Artists,Cubop Records,Acid Jazz,Afro-Cuban Jazz,Bop,Cuban Jazz,Hard Bop,Jazz,Latin,Latin Jazz

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Tracks:

La La La - Jack Costanzo
Sandunga - Dave Pike
Mi Tumbao
Sandra Malandra - Marlon Simon
Herencia - Bobby Matos
Oya Ye Ye - Snowboy
Con Mi Guaguanco - Ray Armando
Mujer Chicana - Jazz on the Latin Side Allstars
Baldwin's Fire - Babatunde Lea
Jonny's Bugalu
Rimsky - Arturo Sandoval
Obatal

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This slamming compilation features Afro-Cuban jazz acts from the Cubop record label. A great introduction to this smart but sometimes overlooked label, Viva CuBop 2 showcases mostly previously released tunes that range from material with a strong percussion focus, such as Bobby Matos and Babatunde Lea, to energetic horn-driven tunes, like those of Arturo Sandoval, Jack Constanzo, and others. Of particular note is the Constanzo cut: the fine soloists keep the energy sky-high throughout, but vocalist Marilu is the gem that makes the tune shine and shimmer. While horns, piano, congas, timbales, and bongos are the usual percussive tools of the trade, the Dave Pike and Bobby Matos tracks both feature the vibraphone, which sounds right at home amid the typically raucous accompaniment. Viva CuBop 2 works for both the curious and the knowledgeable. It's a sweaty set that should get all but the dead out of their chairs and on to the dance floor. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Just *try* and sit still.......2002-04-05

Whether you're grooving along with "Mi Tumbao", swinging with the jazzy "Baldwin's Fire", or just mellowing out with "Mujer Chicana", this cd has a *lot* to offer.
Now, let me make something clear: I don't speak Spanish, know next to nothing about Latino music, and know even less about the Latin/Cuban jazz scene. That said, I really enjoy this cd. It runs the gamut from danceable jazz with a Latin edge, to more traditional rhythms that make this white girl want to swing a sexy samba.
Largely instrumental, it fully merits the "dance" in the title without ever becoming harsh or jarring -- assuming you don't have a problem with trumpet or bongo solos. Crank it up and salsa around your kitchen, or use it as background at your next dinner party. My ultimate judgement? If you have a soft spot for jazz, or have been flirting with the Latin dance scene, give this cd a try. It's a good time and a cross cultural experience, all thrown into one.

temendo disco..........2001-01-07

este disco lo compré el año pasado a un amigo coleccionista de jazz. debo decirles que es un disco sencilla y terriblemente hermoso, donde exponentes del jazz latino como ray armando, arturo sandoval, jack constanzo bobby matos, dave pike, entre otros, se dan cita para poner a gozar tanto al escucha como al bailador. préstrenle especial atencion a dos exponentes 'nuevos' que presenta esta compilación: 'snowboy' y 'grupo x'. ambos provienen de la ciudad de londres con la clave bien aprendida. con toda honestidad, si usted compra este disco, se lo gozará de principio a final, o como decimos acá, 'de rabo a cabo'. jazz y paz para todos.

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