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Nu-Latin jazz

Enrique Torres | San Diegotitlan, Califas | 04/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Compilations are great for the variety of artists and in this case also for the playing in one particilar style. That style can be characterized as Latin rhythms mixed with traditional jazz in a downtempo fashion; you may even call it Nu-jazz. It is like dance music where free form musical improvisation paves the way for creative dance moves. I picture this music in some chic L.A. club where evryone is beautiful or at least feeling that way. Some of the stuff is high energy but there is plenty of Latino chill here like High End kick'n it on "Slow Roll" where the haunting beat is part back beat, part jazz, part vocals that drop out into a dub groove for a laid back sound reminiscent of Thievery Corporaton. The Brazilian groove is evident everywhere like in the songs"Dia Briosa" by John Beltran," Salsero" by Barrio Jazz Band where it sounds like Bebel Gilberto meets St. Germaine, the classic samba hit "Fly Me to The Moon" by Jazzamor. There is a nice variety of music on this disc, enough so that you won't get bored because it is not all the same. Some songs are jazzy Flamenco, or Tango inspired but the one thing in common is the Latin rhythms that bind them all together. If you are not tired of compilations yet try this one for your long drive or next get together over some margaritas. This is a totally enjoyable disc that flows. If you like jazz you will love it but if you like Latin rhythms too you'll be in heaven. Tiene mucho sabor(it is very tasty)."