Eddie Palmieri [Import]

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Average customer rating: 2007 Grammy Award Winner for Latin Jazz Album of the Year!

Simpatico Brian Lynch , Eddie Palmieri , and Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: ArtistShare ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Some Skunk Funk The Ultimate Adventure Up From The Skies, Music of Jim McNeely Sonny Please Turned to Blue ASIN: B000MFOH20

Product Description

Brand New! Original Grammy Winning ArtistShare release.

Customer Reviews:

2007 Grammy Award Winner for Latin Jazz Album of the Year!.......2007-03-18

This 2007 Grammy Award winning CD is one of the finest jazz, latin jazz or world music albums of the past decade. Gifted trumpeter, arranger and composer Brian Lynch created a multigenerational multicultural musical document likely to gain in importance for years to come.

The great salsa/latin jazz pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri (9-time Grammy Award Winner) is paired with living jazz legends like Phil Woods and Mario Rivera, along with a host of the finest jazz musicians from the next two generations - Donald Harrison, Conrad Herwig, Boris Kozlov, Greg Tardy, Edsel Gomez, Robby Ameen, Dafnis Prieto, Ruben Rodriguez, Little Johnny Rivero, Giovanni Hidalgo and more - in musical settings that bridge generations, marry cultures and swing like hell. The wonderful Mexican singer, Lila Downs, makes her debut in a jazz context on two fantastic tracks.

Track listing:

The Palmieri Effect
Que Seria La Vida
Guajira Dubois
Jazz Impromptu
Paginas de Mujer
Slippery
Jazzucar
Tema Para Marissa
Freehands

FOUR EXTRA TRACKS (via download), plus behind the scenes views of the recording process come with the purchase of the CD.

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The CD and associated bonus material is only available online and this Amazon seller is the record company publishing this groundbreaking music.

Average customer rating: Big Full Latin Jazz Sound Fabulous Latin Jazz Maravilloso reencuentro con el jazz Listen here! Listen Here to Eddie's Best "Latin Jazz"

Listen Here! Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Do It! Ritmo Caliente Gold Time Was - Time Is Perfecta II ASIN: B0009J2S98 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. In Flight
2. Listen Here
3. Vals Con Bata
4. Tema Para Eydie
5. Tin Tin Deo
6. In Walked Bud
7. La Gitana
8. Nica's Dream
9. Mira Flores
10. EP Blues

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The Puerto Rican pianist/bandleader Eddie Palmieri has reigned as "The Sun of Latin Music" for fifty years. He innovated salsa music with his two-trombone La Perfecta groups, and his propulsive piano style combines McCoy Tyner's power and Thelonious Monk's dark, chordal shadings. On this CD, Palmieri is backed by his long-time combo, augmented by special guest stars. Six of the ten tracks were written by the maestro, including the evocative trio track, "La Gitana" with guitarist John Scofield. But the highlights of this date are Palmieri's sizzling takes on four jazz classics. The Dizzy Gillespie hit "Tin Tin Deo" is signatured by David Sanchez's Latin-tempoed tenor. Monk's "In Walked Bud," dances with a Palladium-era pulse. Horace Silver's "Nica's Dream" is graced by violinist Regina Carter's sparkling strings and Nicholas Payton's neoclassic trumpet tones. The Eddie Harris-penned title track, with Michael Brecker's Traneish solo and Christian McBride's bold basslines, shows why Mr. Palmieri's recording represents the finest in Afro-Cubop. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Big Full Latin Jazz Sound.......2006-10-15

A quick sampling of the openning track 'In Flight' and you will be hooked. If you are still on the fence about buying this album try the title cut 'Listen Here'. If these two tunes alone do not have you purchasing the album you may have a hole in your soul. This album swings and is great from front to back. Big latin jazz sound with excellent percussions, swinging horn arrangements and Eddie's pianio bring it all together and driving it forward. There is a reason why the man has won seven GRAMMY's. I love this album. If you like jazz or just music with a beat you will not be disappointed.

Fabulous Latin Jazz.......2006-03-26

This is my favorite Latin Jazz album to date. It is true that this is not the typical tropical big band sound. However, if you like variety (the first track includes jazz violin) and sheer musical talent, you should at least listen to the album samples.

Maravilloso reencuentro con el jazz.......2006-01-14

Para muchos, la inesperada vuelta de Palmieri al jazz latino, dejando un poco de lado los ritmos salseros y rumberos, pero sin alejarse demasiado de sus sonidos caribeños más característicos. Es, sin lugar a dudas, una obra maestra del jazz afrocubano y de lo mejor que ha dado este género en los últimos años. Además, cuenta con maravillosas colaboraciones que hacen de este album un disco inolvidable e indispensable para cualquier amante del buen jazz.

Matrícula de Honor para Listen Here y Nica's Dream

Listen here!.......2005-09-29

SIn lugar a dudas el mejor album de Eddie en los últimos años, incluso mejor que "master piece" con el gran Tito Puente. Con un sonido muy latin-jazz os encantará a todos.

Listen Here to Eddie's Best "Latin Jazz".......2005-09-22

With "Listen Here" the "latin monk" Eddie Palmieri explores his jazzier roots with guests soloists and his excellent working band with great sucess. It's fun and upbeat[like Eddie] but it is NOT big band latin jazz. For that turn to Eddie's cd's "La Perfecta" and "Obra Maestra". This cd has more of a small unit jazz flavor with several jazz standards[Monk,Silver] and Eddie originals. Frankly to my ears the originals work better.Regina Carter[violin] burns on "In Flight" and sax player Michael Brecker[who is very ill by the way] cooks on "Listen Here". Listen Here seems to work best with the pared down units in the several formats presented here. Eddie's percussive Monk-like piano playing is particually interesting on La Gitano with great subtle accoustic guitar work by John Scofield. Fans of Eddie's big band latin jazz may be dissapointed or suprised[I was pleasently] but this is Eddie reaching and stretching his art. I hope he cotinues to evolve. Heck he's only 68 years old! Reccommended.

Average customer rating: Masterpiece indeed Not exactly a masterpiece Tito & Eddie combined ... It doesn't get better than this .. Obra Maestra Often Brilliant, occasionally mundane

Obra Maestra (Masterpiece) Tito Puente , and Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Rmm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ritmo Caliente Perfecta II Listen Here! Mambo Birdland The Sun of Latin Music ASIN: B00004TRUP Release Date: 2000-07-18

Tracks:

1. La Ultima Copa
2. Muddy's Club Blues In Weinheim
3. Cielito Lindo, La Negra Mariachi Medley
4. Marchando Bien
5. Picadillo Jam
6. El Puente Mundial
7. El Beso
8. El Bochinche
9. Ensename Tu, Piensalo Bien Bolero Medley
10. Paris Mambo
11. Yambu Pa' Inglaterra
12. Itutu Ache

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The original title of Tito Puente's final album was Por Fin --"Finally"--a reference to the fact that Puente and fellow Latin-jazz titan Eddie Palmieri never had recorded together, despite Puente's work with pianist Palmieri's brother Charlie early in their careers. Obra Maestra--"Masterpiece"--however, is an equally apt description for this set of a dozen mostly uptempo performances recorded shortly before Puente's death in May of this year. While engaging in the infectious dance rhythms and perfectly calibrated, often blaring, ensemble horn statements you'd expect, the group also revels in the many shades of subtlety inherent in the arrangements. Two medleys of mariachis and boleros are especially fine-tuned, and it's gratifying also to hear the rest of the players make room for Palmieri's immaculately off-kilter solo on "Marchando Bien." Puente himself is as sizzling as ever, although he seems content to throw in his lot with the rhythm section, basking once more in the glorious sound. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Masterpiece indeed.......2002-12-06

It is dangerous to use a word such as "masterpiece", for it easealy could be abused. The use in this case is more than justified. This is a historical recording musicaly, in its lyrics and arraingments. A must have CD!

Not exactly a masterpiece.......2002-10-24

The sound sounded like it was too polished. I did not like the arangements. It contains an interesting mariachi-salsa popular song(La negra). I don't think this was his best most refulgent recording. A good cd but I would not give it 5 stars. In my opinion his last live recording under his name was 5 stars. Eddie Palmieri was not even on the cd. Ok, he was but it seemed like it. Michael Stuart surprised me with that bolero. excellent voice!. All in all a good cd to have in a collection.

Tito & Eddie combined ... It doesn't get better than this .........2002-06-10

In an album that makes justice to it's title, the two "maestros" waited much too long to give us such a vibrant, masterpice recording. The collaboration of latin legends Oscar de Leon (vocals in Mariachi Meddley and Paris Mambo), Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez (singing Marchando Bien) and Paquito D' Rivera as well as the frantic melodic arranges by Puente, Palmieri and Ray Santos make this CD a "must have" for all latin jazz & salsa lovers. Unfortunately, Mr Puente did not live to see this album hit the stands ...

Obra Maestra.......2002-01-16

This is really a wonderful album. If you're a true aficionado, you'll get right up and start to dance. If you're not, you may soon become one. There are some truly spectacular tunes here. Enjoy!

Often Brilliant, occasionally mundane.......2001-11-18

I have to admit that i've just recently come to the world of Salsa and Latin Jazz in particular. So I must admit that I may not be the best critic of these two legendary artists or this compilation in particular.

But I have to say that the revelation has been utterly joyous. Salsa music is just absolutely phenomenal. Check out spinner.com : The Salsa station and be reborn.

This collaboration is quite satisfying but does at times disappoint. The majority of the cuts are up tempo (flavorful) and infectious. You'd be hard pressed not to tap either your hands or your feet during most of it. But there are a few tracks that are uninspiring but certainly tolerable.

I would offer though that I have heard other material from both artists that is absolutely phenomenal. So you can't really go wrong here. Buy it!

Average customer rating: A dancer's paradise A young beardless Palmieri A true classic! The birth of Latin Jazz. An old time Tjader Fan

El Sonido Nuevo: The New Soul Sound Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Latino Soul Sauce Los Ritmos Calientes Black Orchid Listen Here! ASIN: B0000046RA Release Date: 1993-11-16

Tracks:

1. Los Jibaros
2. Guajira En Azul
3. Ritmo Uni
4. Picadillo
5. Modesty (Theme From 'Modesty Blaise')
6. Unidos
7. On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
8. El Sonido Nuevo
9. Fuji
10. Black Orchid
11. Los Bandidos
12. Poinciana
13. Yellow Days
14. Along Comes Mary

Customer Reviews:

A dancer's paradise.......2006-10-13

El Sonido Nuevo, is a smoker from the very first track, with intense hot salsa and cool jazz. For this session, Cal Tjader and bassist Bobby Rodriguez joined up with Palmieri and La Perfecta, to create a new unit with a new sound. The cd's opening track, "Los Jibaros " starts off with a chunkier than usual mambo theme, which Tjader spices up in his vibes solo set. He plays to the trombone section and quickly gets into a call and response dialogue with them. "Ritmo Uni" begins with the grooving bass of Bobby Rodriguez, who is then joined by the feverish rhythms of Palmieri's always cooking percussion and brass sections, all of which combine to create a hypnotic, funky, montuno vibe that perfectly underpins Tjader's superb solo. The song prematurely fades out after a scant three minutes. Thankfully, the producers allowed the tape to run on "Picadillo," a hard-driving 7-minute exploration of Tito Puente's mambo classic. Palmieri reaches deep inside his Nuyorican soul to unleash a long, climactic piano solo filled with echoes of McCoy Tyner, Thelonious Monk, and Bud Powell. The band moves in heated rhythm behind him, playing with just the right amount of restraint, heightening the intensity of Palmieri's inspired solo. Tjader is given just the push he needs to take his playing one step beyond, and trombonist Barry Rogers brings it all home with his wide open solo. "Modesty," the theme to the now forgotten film Modesty Blaise, is a kitchy throwback to the groovy days of the Mod `60s, when men dressed like Austin Powers and actually looked cool (if only for a minute). "Unidos" opens with a mean Palmieri solo played with a thick Cuban accent. George Castro glides across the uptempo beat, serving up some funky Latin flute. Tjader swings pleasantly enough on the album's most inappropriate selection, the Broadway standard "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever." A decent enough track in its own right, but it was somebody's bad call to put it on the album (don't blame the Latin soul brothers for that one,... QUE!!? ...It wasn't me man!!). But the best is saved for last, and all the stops are pulled on the album's title cut, "El Sonido Nuevo." Loosely structured and jamming, it is on this track that all of the talents of the assembled players came together, producing a blazing masterpiece of Latin-jazz improvisation.

The power of the original vinyl release is diluted by the six enjoyable but rather lightweight bonus tracks mindlessly tacked on to the end of the Verve CD reissue. There has got to be outtakes of this session in the Verve music vaults somewhere. The reissue could surely have added value if it at least included the full and unedited versions of the songs, without all those irritating commerical fade-outs. Nevertheless, the musical meeting of Tjader and Palmieri produced a new soul sound that was a hugely influential precursor to salsa. El Sonido Nuevo.....Oh Yeah!!

A young beardless Palmieri.......2005-03-01

If you are looking for some true Latin Jazz roots music, than look no further. This is no doubt a classic in the field of Latin Jazz , bringing together two of the most talented pioneers and prolific players of their era. Featuring the fiery Eddie Palmiera on piano and Cal Tjader on vibes, this disc is a knockout. The two leaders play in unison as one voice on this set of Latin rhythms, one leading the other into a series of improvisational dancing grooves. On this disc you get all the original material with Rudy Van Gelder doing the engineering plus many songs not featured on the original recording from 1966. The disc can go from soft, slow, lush vibraphone led melodies and switch to quick , uptempo, percussion syncopated beats that sizzle. The percussion work is smoking and results in some bouncy music. Some highlights include Eddie Palmieri leading on "Unidos," setting the high standard for the fellow band members to match which eventually they do. Palmieri's banging on the white keys gives way to Tjaders vibes smoother than a baton pass by a Gold Medal winning Olympic athelete. Like a race relay team, each band member hands off the lead flawlessly resulting in a classic song and a winner. Like many jazz bands from the sixties that wanted a piece of the pop market this disc features a familiar melody in the song, "On a Clear Day." Recorded by many different artists during that decade(check out Billy Pauls version) this song sounds out of place on the disc, although it was "Latinized " on this version. The pairing of Palmieri and Tjader works best on songs like "Picadillo, " "El Sonido Nuevo" and "Los Jibaros. " This disc has a Cuban feel to it and is most evident on songs like "Los Jibaros" where the Afro rhythms make you want to move. Or take the very traditional Cuban sounding "Guijira en Azul" where the Cuban folk rhythms dominate and make you want to dance even if you're sitting. In terms of a historical snapshot it shows the early influence of Latin jazz on future generations of musicians. This is a beautiful collection of music for anyone that likes Latin Jazz. Recommended for Latin Jazz fans.

A true classic!.......2004-11-17

This is one of the best (latin) jazz albums I have ever heard and my favorite Cal Tjader album. I absolutely love this album.

The birth of Latin Jazz........2003-11-01

This was truly a milestone in Latin music history as this legendary album gave birth to the Latin Jazz style. It features Ismael Quintana on lead vocals and should be considered an indispensable CD for any salsa, jazz or Latin Jazz afficionado. La Perfecta was truly one of the greatest New York salsa bands of all time.

An old time Tjader Fan.......1999-11-21

This is a fine collaborative work with one of the monster latin artists, Eddie Palmieri . They do it again on the album " Bamboleate ". Check out the piano playing on " Picadillo " ! That's one guy playing !

Average customer rating: Awesome album Awesome!!!! Pure Gold The funk and soul of salsa-jazz

Gold Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Musical Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | 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: Best of Ray Barretto Listen Here! El Sonido Nuevo: The New Soul Sound Que Pasa: The Best of the Fania All Stars Best of Fania All-Stars ASIN: B00000JPAZ Release Date: 1991-07-30

Tracks:

1. Nunca Contigo
2. Puerto Rico
3. No Pienses Asi
4. Un Puesto Vacante
5. Nada De Ti
6. Adoracion
7. Deseo Salvaje
8. Un Dia Bonito

Customer Reviews:

Awesome album.......2006-01-14

This one's a winner, what an excellent album. Fiery, soulful and energetic salsa from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Awesome!!!!.......2003-08-19

This is one of the best examples of true Salsa I have ever heard. You can dance to it(Un Puesto Vacante, Adoracion, etc. just to name a couple) or groove to the deep lyrics of the boleros(Deseo Salvaje, No Pienses Asi). You will not be disappointed in this album. It is money VERY well spent. Enjoy!!!!!

Pure Gold.......2003-05-09

I have had this since it was on vinyl. My only complaint about it on vinyl was that whenever I would lend it to anybody, I would never get it back. I wound up buying 5 copies of it on vinyl. I waited for years for it to appear in CD format. There is not a second of filler on this disc. All the songs are superior. The soloists are of the highest caliber in Salsa or any other form of music for that matter. Quintana and Rodriguez add excellent vocals on their respective tracks. Find it, but it, love it, thank me later.

The funk and soul of salsa-jazz.......2000-03-08

This is the album that no one should miss out on. Because of it's raw style and flowing vocals, I would call this the best album of the decade. There is no CD like it

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Azucar Pa'ti (Sugar for You) Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Champagne Sentido Different Directions Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 6 Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 5 ASIN: B000MM1FCS Release Date: 2007-02-27

Tracks:

1. Solo Pensar en Ti
2. Mi Sonsito
3. Az
4. Cute Compay
5. Cueros Me Llaman
6. Tema del Apollo
7. Oyelo Que Te Conviene

Average customer rating: awesome !!! An Absolutely must have....Latin/Jazz album of considerable brilliance!!!

Harlem River Drive Eddie Palmieri & Harlem River Drive Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rock | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mary, Don't Take Me on No Bad Trip Afreaka! Talk to the People/River High, River Low The Grodeck Whipperjenny Velvert Turner Group ASIN: B000B5QD1E Release Date: 2006-05-29

Tracks:

1. Harlem River Drive (Theme Song)
2. If (We Had Peace Today)
3. Idle Hands
4. Broken Home
5. Seeds of Life

Album Description

First time on CD for this 1970 album by Eddie Palmieri's supergroup, the first to really merge black and Latin styles and musicians, resulting in a free-form brew of salsa, funk, soul, jazz, and fusion. The band also featured Charlie Palmieri, Victor Venegas, Andy Gonsalez, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Ronnie Cuber. Stateside. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

awesome !!!.......2006-10-11

this lp is just pure pleasure,spectacular music, between jazz, soul and funk, legendary musicians, great vocals, deep lyrics...just not to be missed

An Absolutely must have....Latin/Jazz album of considerable brilliance!!!.......2006-06-23

If (Like me), you're only familiar will Eddie Palmieri (or "Charlie Palmieri"), via either's solo work, this will come as something as a slight shock, recorded originally in back in the 70's with a full band, This recording has been given a new lease of life, by the recent re-release of this seminal cd. This has the opportunity of inticing a new slew of fans, such is the brilliantly performed and arranged material here, that anyone with a passing interest in Latin, Funk, and Afro-Cuban Jazz, simply must check this out.

The Running time is only a partly 30 mins, but such complaints do prove to be somewhat redundant, as one listen to the performances contained here, will make such quibbles regarding its length seem foolish. This is the perfect example of the sound of Latin Americans migrating to North America, and becoming influenced by ther new surroundings and forming groups, and then performing/recording expressive and passionate music that not only touches upon the roots of latin music, but sounds like it was influenced by Black music such and R&B and early Soul. Because there is so much energy, modal musical shapes, rhythmic precision and melodic arrangements, that it's truly a wonder that this Cd, hasn't had the widespread recognition and praises heaped upon it, like some of the more universally recognised Jazz/Latin albums out there.

The Percussion throughout is sublime, and it highlights Eddie & Charlie's composition and arrangement skills to the fore, and if you've never given Eddie's (or indeed Charlies) other work the time of day, then I assure you, after listening to this staggering work, you'll certainly be inclined to seek out more of their work. As it takes on an almost experimental and improvisational feeling, moving effortlessly from mood, groove, feel and texture. multi-dimensional percussion sections, coupled with brass-heavy horn sections, and carefree guitar and ethereal keyboard work. Not that this album is anything less than accessible, which it frequently is...it's just that, this feels like a Special moment in time, when all the musicians are perfectly in synch with each other and remain musically locked into each other then and are Instinctually feeding off each other, you should take this opportunity to hear a exceptional one-off spectaclular performance, fron a band that would never (seemingly) follow up this landmark album. And it's a classic, not just purely for how breathtaking brilliant it was, but also for the fact that some 30 years later, it still sounds as innovative and essential as it did in the 70's. A must have release

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Vamonos Pa'l Monte Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Voz Celia & Johnny Siembra Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 5 The Sun of Latin Music ASIN: B000EMGK62 Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Revolt/La Libertad Logico
2. Caminando
3. Vamonos Pa'l Monte
4. Viejo Socarron
5. Yo No Se
6. Comparsa de Los Locos

Average customer rating: Reliable Receipt El Maestro again! Great Latin Jazz Even more brilliant Hot! And not...

Ritmo Caliente Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Listen Here! Obra Maestra (Masterpiece) Perfecta II The Sun of Latin Music Gold ASIN: B000099T3G Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. La Voz Del Caribe
2. Grandpa Semi-Tone Blues
3. Billie
4. Lazaro Y Su Microfono
5. Ritmo Caliente II
6. Teme Para Renee
7. Leapfrog To Harlem
8. Gigue (Bach Goes Bata)
9. Dime
10. Sujetate La Lengua
11. Lo Que Triago Es Sabroso II

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Years ago, the Nuyorican pianist/bandleader Eddie Palmieri christened himself "the Sun of Latin Music," and with the recent deaths of Mongo Santamaria and Tito Puente, his claim to that title today is unchallenged. This CD, which translates as "Hot Rhythm," harkens back to the two-trombone frontline he pioneered in the 1960s with his legendary La Perfecta ensemble. Trombonists Conrad Herwig and Renaldo Jorge make up the frontline with ex-Art Blakey Jazz Messenger trumpeter Brian Lynch. Percussionist José "Cochi" Claussell, drummer Robert Ameen, and bassist Joe Santiago provide the punch behind these tunes in the classic, salsa-friendly Afro-Cuban tempo and mode. Palmieri's percussive pianisms swing with a groove that propels both Latin and jazz rhythms. On "Gigue (Bach Goes Batá)," Palmieri fuses J.S. Bach with Afro-derived batádrumming, while "Grandpa Semi-Tone Blues" is a catchy Antillean blues number. Palmieri's Thelonious Monk-like piano style is extremely percussive, and in his hands the instrument becomes 88 well-tuned hand drums. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Reliable Receipt.......2005-07-06

Got the CD in great condition... Haven't stopped listening to it since I got the item. No problems with the seller or the product...

El Maestro again!.......2004-01-19

Again Mr. Palmieri "El Maestro" bring to us the best piece of his artwork, a delightful cocktail of Afro-cuban and Latin jazz.

Great Latin Jazz.......2003-10-10

I recently attended the Monterey Jazz festival and was priviledged to hear Eddie Palmieri (who wasn't even scheduled). This album is a treat for both jazz and salsa fans. Eddie shows his versatility, particularly in the amazing Gigue (which marries Bach to Latin jazz!). Also notable are Ms. Joseph's flute solos in several numbers. No, these aren't all dance numbers, but they're all great jazz!

Even more brilliant.......2003-08-26

The guy who fills me of energy every day right before heading to work, has made an even better cd, more of my taste. I feel he has added a little new style (that i love): tracks 4, 5 and 11 bring an extra scent of a Herman Olivera, lead vocalist, when we listen to him right after the choir, at the end or the middle of the sentence. I love it, it's my inspiration. Eddie is simply the best, now that Tito Puente has gone, leaving him with no big competience.

Hot! And not..........2003-08-26

"La Voz del Caribe", the first track, sets the bar for this CD pretty high. A tightly arranged, energetic number with Hermann Olivera on vocals, it should get everyone out on the dancefloor. "Sujetate La Lengua" is also a great track with the same kind of drive. Both of these tracks are great examples that salsa dura is alive and well!

Unfortunately the rest of the tracks can't seem to keep up. The more "jazzy" numbers effectively kill the momentum of the CD. Several of the instrumental tracks are decent, but in order to keep pace with "La Voz..." and "Sujetate..." they definitely could have used some slammin vocals from the likes of Mr. Olivera.

I realize that Mr. Palmieri is following the old school formula of mixing in mellower jazz tunes w/hot dance tracks. The balance of this CD is, however, pretty slanted towards the jazz side. I think maybe Mr. Palmieri should have considered keepin this album strictly a red-hot salsa album, and saved the jazz material for a separate album, or at least slanted the album in the other direction!

Average customer rating: My favorite latin-jazz CD from Palmieri Sizzling! A masterpiece from the master! Eddie Palmieri is the best. . .

Palmas Eddie Palmieri Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Unfinished Masterpiece Obra Maestra (Masterpiece) Listen Here! Perfecta II Ritmo Caliente ASIN: B000002HFK Release Date: 1994-06-21

Tracks:

1. Palmas
2. Slowvisor
3. Mare Nostrom
4. You Dig
5. Doctor Duck
6. Bolero Dos
7. Bouncer

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In the liner notes to Palmas, New York salsa star Eddie Palmieri complains that most Latin-jazz fusions lean too far in one direction or another. Either the jazz horn soloist stands alone like a singer, a mere adjunct to a hot Latin dance band, or else a Latin percussionist is added on like a fifth wheel to a self-contained jazz combo. Palmieri wanted to achieve a more even blend of sounds, and here he has done just that. First, he got rid of the singers and made this an all-instrumental recording, with three jazz horn players seizing the space usually occupied by the vocalist. Second, he hired three American jazzmen--Donald Harrison, Brian Lynch, and Conrad Herwig--who were able to solo on rhythm patterns as well as chord changes. Third, he balanced the horns with four top percussionists--Richie Flores, Anthony Carrillo, Jose Claussell, and Robbie Ameen--who refuse to compromise on the dense, intricate beats of Afro-Cuban traditions. Forming the fulcrum between these two sides is Palmieri himself, who not only wrote and produced the seven tracks but also ties them together with the piano, which, in his hands, is as much a percussion instrument as a melodic one. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

My favorite latin-jazz CD from Palmieri.......2006-09-30

I own Listen Here!, La Perfecta II, Ritmo Caliente, and Obra Maestra (plus some of his older stuff). I've followed Palmieri's trayectory throughout the years, and although each CD has its focus, if Latin-jazz is your thing, THIS is the one to own. It remains my favorite of all his CDs, and the one that gets the most play on my CD player.

Don't be expecting soft, background latin-jazz. As with anything Palmieri, you're in for gangsta salsa. Just put track #1...you're gonna be blown away. Buy it...highly recommended

Sizzling!.......2000-05-18

Palmieri, a legendary figure in latin music, comes awful close to perfection on Palmas. It's a wondrous release filled with his trademark piano flights and exceptional ensemble performances. Even the long cuts sounds muy caliente! Worldbeat fans or people who've just started to get into latin sounds thanks to the Buena Vista Social Club experience may want this title too. It's one of those discs I put on the player in the middle of winter when I'm up to my yin-yang in snow. And again at the height of summer when the sweat drips just from sitting outside for too long. That's how powerful, lush and intense this stuff is.

A masterpiece from the master!.......2000-02-20

This disc represents the highpoint of Eddie's latin jazz fusion. I had the good fortune to see the songs played live just before the disc was released. To my surprise, the disc was just as good as the live show. Eddie really lets his very gifted musicians stretch out for their solos. Brian Lynch, one of the greatest jazz trumpeters alive, simply scorches. This is to take nothing away from the very talented Donald Harrison on sax and Conrad Herwig on trombone. Holding down the rhythm is Jose Claussel on terrific timbales. But, as always, the guiding genius is Eddie Palmieri, the justly called Mozart of latin music. Calling Eddie a genius is an understatement, but this is one of the best from a genius.

Eddie Palmieri is the best. . ........1999-07-02

I had the good fortune to see Eddie Palmieri live in concert, and it was one of the most memorable concerts I've ever seen. He has so much energy, as does the rest of his ensemble members, which bring the music to life. I also played a couple of tunes on this cd in my Latin combo, and Palmieri is definitely a gifted writer and musician. Any cd by him is worth the price.

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