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Furthering his long career as a heavy hitter for Sony International, Gilberto Santa Rosa brought a strong release to the salsa listening world for 2004, Auténtico. After many years as one of the most respected vocalists in salsa, and one with the greatest fidelity to tradition, there are few who could doubt his authenticity, but just to make sure, Auténtico is packed with gusty, men-from-the-boys style salsa. A slight deviation from his more pop-oriented direction of late, this record is dancehall-style salsa from beginning to end. Santa Rosa sounds as strong as ever, with a distinctly Blades-esque tone to his voice and phrasing. The likeness is startling at times. There are few bands on the scene today who are as dedicated as Santa Rosa is to the performance of traditional salsa with double-barreled enthusiasm. Perhaps only paralleled by salsa great Oscar D'León, Santa Rosa seems dedicated to the aesthetic of salsa's 1970s heyday. Auténtico features a great variety of styles, including guajira, plena, rhumba, and of course, the mambos that won him the superstar status that he enjoys today. The writing is good, yet not outstanding. Though the performances are strong, there isn't a single on the record. Instead, the record is best enjoyed as a whole. For those who like their salsa straight up, Santa Rosa and Auténtico have the recipe for clave con swing, no chaser.
© Evan C. Gutierrez /TiVo
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Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Jan Duclerc, Arranger - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Edwin Bonilla, Shaker - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Paquito Guzman, Background Vocal - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Angel Torres, Keyboards - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Amaury Gutiérrez, Composer - Amaury Gutiérrez, Lyricist - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Adalberto Santiago, Background Vocal - Carlos Sotomayor, Drums
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Leni Prieto, Piano - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Pablo Padin, Percussion - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Jerry Rivas, Background Vocal - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Toñito Vazquez, Trombone - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Socky Torres, Vocal - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Keyboards - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jose M. Lugo, Drum Programmer - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Fernando Borrego Linares, Composer - Fernando Borrego Linares, Lyricist - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Leni Prieto, Arranger - Leni Prieto, Piano - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Tommy Villariny, Trumpet - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - Luis Aquino, Trumpet - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Pedro Flores, Composer - Pedro Flores, Lyricist - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Paquito Guzman, Background Vocal - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Pablito 'El Indio' Rosario, Drums - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Adalberto Santiago, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Jimmie Morales, Congas - Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Anthony Carrillo, Congas - Tommy Villariny, Trumpet - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - Richie Bastar, Congas - Johnny Ortíz, Composer - Johnny Ortíz, Lyricist - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Jerry Rivas, Background Vocal - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Edwin Feliciano, Percussion - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jose M. Lugo, Keyboards - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Arranger - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Sammy García, Congas - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Edwin Colon Zayas, Guitar - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Tommy Villariny, Arranger - Tommy Villariny, Trumpet - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Jerry Rivas, Background Vocal - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Jorge Laboy, Guitar - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Victor Manuelle, Composer - Victor Manuelle, Lyricist - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Erika Ender, Composer - Erika Ender, Lyricist - Unknown, Arranger - Donato Póveda, Composer - Donato Póveda, Lyricist - Not Documented, Producer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Ramón Irizarry Jr., Acoustic Bass - Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Tommy Villariny, Trumpet - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Eligio 'Prodigio' Claudio, Guitar - Eligio 'Prodigio' Claudio, Performer - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Jerry Rivas, Background Vocal - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Federico Britos, Violin - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jose M. Lugo, Keyboards - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Sammy García, Congas - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Pablito 'El Indio' Rosario, Drums - Fernando Borrego Linares, Composer - Fernando Borrego Linares, Lyricist - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Carlos Sotomayor, Drums
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Tommy Villariny, Trumpet - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Giraldo Piloto, Composer - Giraldo Piloto, Lyricist - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Pablo Padin, Percussion - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Jerry Rivas, Background Vocal - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Jose M. Lugo, Organ - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Arranger - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
José Leni Prieto, Composer - José Leni Prieto, Lyricist - Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Tommy Villariny, Trumpet - Tommy Villariny, Flugelhorn - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Toñito Vazquez, Trombone - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Jorge Laboy, Guitar - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Federico Britos, Violin - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Bobby Valentin, Bass - Angel Torres, Keyboards - Jochy Rodriguez, Flugelhorn - Milton Sesentón, Arranger - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Adalberto Santiago, Background Vocal - Carlos Sotomayor, Drums
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Johnny Torres, Bass - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Pichi Perez, Background Vocal - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Jan Duclerc, Trumpet - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Miguel Díaz, Composer - Miguel Díaz, Lyricist - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Keyboards - Jose M. Lugo, Piano - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jorge Díaz, Trombone - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Victor Manuelle, Background Vocal - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Suzie Katayama, Acoustic Cello - Peter Kent, Violin - Shari Zippert, Violin - James Ross, Viola - Daniel Smith, Acoustic Cello - Erika Ender, Composer - Erika Ender, Lyricist - Mari Tsumura, Violin - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Berj Garabedian, Violin - Marilyn Baker, Viola - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Carlos Sotomayor, Drums - Evan Wilson, Viola - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - Charles Bisharat, Violin - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Miguel Martinez, Acoustic Cello - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Brian Leonard, Violin - Jeremy Lubbock, Conductor - Jeremy Lubbock, Arranger - Donato Póveda, Composer - Donato Póveda, Lyricist - Larry Corbett, Acoustic Cello - Ramón Irizarry Jr., Bass - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Jorge Laboy, Guitar - Armen Garabedian, Violin - Denyse Buffum, Viola - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Pablo Padin, Percussion
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Bomberito Zarzuela, Trumpet - Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros, Trumpet - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Andy Gonzalez, Bass - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Paquito Guzman, Background Vocal - Adalberto Alvarez, Composer - Adalberto Alvarez, Lyricist - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Jesus Caunedo, Arranger - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Sonny Bravo, Piano - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Adalberto Santiago, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Benigno Echemendia, Composer - Benigno Echemendia, Lyricist - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Bomberito Zarzuela, Trumpet - Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros, Trumpet - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Andy Gonzalez, Bass - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Sonny Bravo, Piano - Gil Lopez, Arranger - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Adalberto Santiago, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Rolando Alejandro, Mixing Engineer - Rolando Alejandro, Recording Engineer - Ricardo Ortiz, 2nd Engineer - Orlando 'El Chamo' Vitto, 2nd Engineer - Mike Zinczenko, Mixing Engineer - Rei Pena, Recording Engineer - Jon Fausty, Mixing Engineer - Jon Fausty, Recording Engineer - John Kurlander, Recording Engineer - Pablo Padin, Assistant Producer - Dominic Barbera, Mixing Engineer - Bomberito Zarzuela, Trumpet - Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros, Trumpet - Paul Suarez, Mixing Engineer - Elias Chacin, 2nd Engineer - Scott Reams, Recording Engineer - José Alberto El Canario, Performer - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Background Vocal - Gilberto Santa Rosa, Performer - Andy Gonzalez, Bass - Jose M. Lugo, Producer - Jose M. Lugo, Arranger - Jose M. Lugo, Mixing Engineer - Ronnie Torres, Recording Engineer - Victor Manuelle, Background Vocal - Jesus Caunedo, Arranger - Arturo Ortiz, Mixing Engineer - Yoli Lupe, Composer - Yoli Lupe, Lyricist - Sonny Bravo, Piano - Willie Torres, Background Vocal - Adalberto Santiago, Background Vocal
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
Album review
Furthering his long career as a heavy hitter for Sony International, Gilberto Santa Rosa brought a strong release to the salsa listening world for 2004, Auténtico. After many years as one of the most respected vocalists in salsa, and one with the greatest fidelity to tradition, there are few who could doubt his authenticity, but just to make sure, Auténtico is packed with gusty, men-from-the-boys style salsa. A slight deviation from his more pop-oriented direction of late, this record is dancehall-style salsa from beginning to end. Santa Rosa sounds as strong as ever, with a distinctly Blades-esque tone to his voice and phrasing. The likeness is startling at times. There are few bands on the scene today who are as dedicated as Santa Rosa is to the performance of traditional salsa with double-barreled enthusiasm. Perhaps only paralleled by salsa great Oscar D'León, Santa Rosa seems dedicated to the aesthetic of salsa's 1970s heyday. Auténtico features a great variety of styles, including guajira, plena, rhumba, and of course, the mambos that won him the superstar status that he enjoys today. The writing is good, yet not outstanding. Though the performances are strong, there isn't a single on the record. Instead, the record is best enjoyed as a whole. For those who like their salsa straight up, Santa Rosa and Auténtico have the recipe for clave con swing, no chaser.
© Evan C. Gutierrez /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 01:03:43
- Main artists: Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Dance Music
- Genre: World Salsa
(P) 2004 Sony Discos LLC
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