Back from Havana

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Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanzo helped build an awareness of Afro-Cuban music back in the 1940s and '50s, recording albums on his own and as a featured sideman with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, and Cal Tjader. But all this history won't prepare listeners for Back from Havana, Costanzo's first album in 25 years. In a genre known for its energy, the San Diego-based leader and his musicians must have needed a shower after recording tracks like "Descarga.com," "La La La," "Mantequilla," and "Quimbara." While Costanzo rips through this 15-song session as if he's been saving up for years for this recording date, new singer Marilu shines whenever she steps up to the mic with her passionate but melodic style. On the jazz tip, the group favors hard-bop cornerstones, with Davis's "Milestones," Nat Adderley's "Jive Samba" and "Work Song," and Sonny Rollins's "Airegin" bringing Costanzo's band to the brink of fever. This is a stunning album that will knock out the most veteran of Afro-Cuban music fans. --Tad Hendrickson

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Back from Havana Jack Costanzo Manufacturer: Cubop Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Brazilian & Latin Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Latin Fever Versatile Mr. Bongo Plays Jazz, Afro and Latin ASIN: B0000584TW Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. Descarga. Com
2. La La La
3. En la Noche
4. Jive Samba
5. Mantequilla
6. Milestones
7. Quimbara
8. Nana Sere
9. Airegin
10. Montiki
11. Te Quiero Te Quiero
12. Trompeta y Bongo
13. Jack's Back
14. Work Song
15. Going Home

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Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanzo helped build an awareness of Afro-Cuban music back in the 1940s and '50s, recording albums on his own and as a featured sideman with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, and Cal Tjader. But all this history won't prepare listeners for Back from Havana, Costanzo's first album in 25 years. In a genre known for its energy, the San Diego-based leader and his musicians must have needed a shower after recording tracks like "Descarga.com," "La La La," "Mantequilla," and "Quimbara." While Costanzo rips through this 15-song session as if he's been saving up for years for this recording date, new singer Marilu shines whenever she steps up to the mic with her passionate but melodic style. On the jazz tip, the group favors hard-bop cornerstones, with Davis's "Milestones," Nat Adderley's "Jive Samba" and "Work Song," and Sonny Rollins's "Airegin" bringing Costanzo's band to the brink of fever. This is a stunning album that will knock out the most veteran of Afro-Cuban music fans. --Tad Hendrickson

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AH JACK.......2005-01-24

Just buy it if you like latin JAzz BUY IT OR HEAR IT.....
YA MUST TUNE IT !!!

The best yet!!!!.......2001-02-14

Not only is his latest cd " back from Havana" The Best yet, wait till you see him live!! His Bongo solo answers all questions on why hes called "Mr Bongo" and His Conga playing answers all questions on why he is considered the best percussionist in the world!! Must see !!!! I found his web site : www.jackcostanzo.com

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Back from Havana Jack Costanzo Manufacturer: Crown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005HXFO Release Date: 2001-04-25

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

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3. Bird Lives [Live] [Import]
4. Classics, Vol. 1
5. Cliff Craft
6. Django
7. Django
8. Dorsey Brothers
9. Dreams of Love
10. Duets (1987)

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