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Spanish Harlem Orchestra's third release isn't appreciably different from their first two, but that's not a criticism: as before, the 13-piece collective delivers a nonstop volley of pure neo-retro salsa dura that couldn't possibly be improved upon. Led by pianist Oscar Hernández, SHO takes its cues from the heyday of Tito Puente, Machito, and the other revered Latino bandleaders of the mid- to late 20th century. The coordinated horn blasts snap in and out with regularity, the percussion is ceaselessly dizzying, the nuanced solos impressive, and the vocalists all engaging. Most of the tunes here are originals, and the arrangements, by Hernández, vocalists Willie Tórres, Ray de la Paz, and others, are polished to perfection. Paul Simon is the big-name guest star this time out, taking a lead vocal on the album closer, his own "Late in the Evening," repaying a favor to Hernández, who worked with Simon on the latter's ill-fated Broadway musical The Capeman. It's actually the weakest track on an album that otherwise has none, if only because it feels out of context. But not to worry: this is Latin dance music the likes of which is rarely heard anymore, and that in itself is worthy of celebration. This CD was nominated for a Grammy award in 2007 for Best Tropical Latin Album.
© Jeff Tamarkin /TiVo
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Oscar Hernández, Composer - Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Six Degrees Beats Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Gil Lopez, Composer - Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Six Degrees Beats Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Willie Torres, Composer - Six Degrees Beats Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Jorge Montesano, Composer - Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Warner-Tamerlane, MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Marco Bermudez, Composer - Six Degrees Beats Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Ray De La Paz, Composer - Six Degrees Beats Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - EB Marks (BMI), MusicPublisher - Hector Riviera, Composer
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Johnny Ortiz, Composer - Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Catalina La O (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Oscar Hernández, Composer - Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Six Degrees Beats Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Paul Simon, Composer - Spanish Harlem Orchestra, MainArtist - Paul Simon Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
Album review
Spanish Harlem Orchestra's third release isn't appreciably different from their first two, but that's not a criticism: as before, the 13-piece collective delivers a nonstop volley of pure neo-retro salsa dura that couldn't possibly be improved upon. Led by pianist Oscar Hernández, SHO takes its cues from the heyday of Tito Puente, Machito, and the other revered Latino bandleaders of the mid- to late 20th century. The coordinated horn blasts snap in and out with regularity, the percussion is ceaselessly dizzying, the nuanced solos impressive, and the vocalists all engaging. Most of the tunes here are originals, and the arrangements, by Hernández, vocalists Willie Tórres, Ray de la Paz, and others, are polished to perfection. Paul Simon is the big-name guest star this time out, taking a lead vocal on the album closer, his own "Late in the Evening," repaying a favor to Hernández, who worked with Simon on the latter's ill-fated Broadway musical The Capeman. It's actually the weakest track on an album that otherwise has none, if only because it feels out of context. But not to worry: this is Latin dance music the likes of which is rarely heard anymore, and that in itself is worthy of celebration. This CD was nominated for a Grammy award in 2007 for Best Tropical Latin Album.
© Jeff Tamarkin /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:09:07
- Main artists: Spanish Harlem Orchestra
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Six Degrees Travel Series
- Genre: World Salsa
(C) 2007 Six Degrees Records (P) 2007 Six Degrees Records
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