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The most jazz-oriented of the elderly musicians in the Buena Vista Social Club, pianist Rubén González was 77 at the time of this CD, his debut as a leader. Although he did not even own his own piano at the time, he plays brilliantly, performing a variety of traditional melodies plus two originals, often quoting other songs and really stretching himself. His chord voicings are distinctive and very inviting, his control of the piano is quite impressive, and the music sings its heart out. The CD was recorded spontaneously over a two-day period with González mostly being the lead voice, assisted by trumpeter Manuel Mirabal (who has some fine solos), bassist Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, several percussionists, and occasionally three background singers. This set is impossible not to love.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Enrique Jorrin, Composer - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
José Antonio Rodríguez, Vocals - Rafael Hernandez, Composer - Jerry Boys, Mixer, Engineer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, Engineer, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, Vocals - Amadito Valdes, Percussion, Timbales Drums - Manuel 'Puntillita' Licea, Vocals - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Nick Gold, Producer - Guillermo Castillo, Composer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Composer, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
José Antonio Rodríguez, Vocals - Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, Vocals - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Manuel 'Puntillita' Licea, Vocals - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Rodriguez Fiffe, Composer - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Ernesto Lecuona, Composer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Abelardito Valdes, Composer, Lyricist - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
José Antonio Rodríguez, Vocals - Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Composer, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, Vocals - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Manuel 'Puntillita' Licea, Vocals - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Jerry Boys, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Roberto Garcia, Congas - Ruben Gonzalez, Composer, Piano, MainArtist - Duncan Cowell, MasteringEngineer - Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Trumpet - Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Bass Guitar - Amadito Valdes, Timbales Drums - Nick Gold, Producer - Carlos Gonzalez, Congas - Alberto Valdès, Maracas Percussion - Carlos Puisseaux, Guiro Percussion
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
Albumbeschreibung
The most jazz-oriented of the elderly musicians in the Buena Vista Social Club, pianist Rubén González was 77 at the time of this CD, his debut as a leader. Although he did not even own his own piano at the time, he plays brilliantly, performing a variety of traditional melodies plus two originals, often quoting other songs and really stretching himself. His chord voicings are distinctive and very inviting, his control of the piano is quite impressive, and the music sings its heart out. The CD was recorded spontaneously over a two-day period with González mostly being the lead voice, assisted by trumpeter Manuel Mirabal (who has some fine solos), bassist Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, several percussionists, and occasionally three background singers. This set is impossible not to love.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:38
- Main artists: Ruben Gonzalez
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: World Circuit
- Genre: Wereldmuziek
© 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company ℗ 1997 World Circuit Limited, a BMG Company
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