Dias De Blues

Fourteen years ago Saena appeared, the self-titled album by a group formed at that time by José Luis Fernández Ledesma (guitars, Rhodes piano, synthesizer), Margarita Botello (voice, piano, accordion, percussion), Alejandro Sánchez (ex-Decibel, ex-Nazca , on acoustic and electric violin), Hugo Santos (grand stick, fretless bass and loops) and Adrián Zárate (drums).

The Latin rock band Del Castillo started in the winter of 2000 in Austin, TX, as a family CD project for singer/guitarists and brothers Mark del Castillo and Rick del Castillo, who eventually added Alex Ruiz on lead vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Albert Besteiro on bass; and Mike Zeoli on drums. That CD turned out to be Del Castillo's debut release, Brothers of the Castle, in 2001. Vida followed in 2002, and Brotherhood (with special guest Willie Nelson) in 2006. The group's self-titled fourth album appeared in April 2009. Del Castillo also has contributed to several films directed by Robert Rodriguez, including Spy Kids 3D, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Sin City, and Grindhouse. Performing with Rodriguez under the name Chingon, they recorded a version of the traditional Mexican song "Malaguena Salerosa" used in the Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill Vol. II.

Spanish Progressive Rock band from Malaga (Andalasia), that synthesizes progressive rock, verdiales, blues, jazz and his particular madness in a project that does not leave anyone indifferent!

Amaral - 1998-2008 (2012) {2CD Virgin-EMI Music Spain 50999 7 25919 2 5}
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© 1998-2008, 2012 Virgin Music / EMI Music Spain 50999 7 25919 2 5
Rock / Pop / Pop Rock / Latin Pop / Spain

1998-2008 is a compilation album of Amaral with ending their 15-year contract with Virgin Records ( EMI Music) . 20 hits remastered versions plus 3 , 4 remixes , 2 live tracks and 1 track re-recorded. It is a journey through the career of Amaral , who in 2010 was awarded the National Prize for Contemporary Music , awarded by the Ministry of Culture, " for his contribution to the renewal of the current music scene , his ability to move the public 's feelings of the younger generation , his love of music and his craft and high quality artistic manifested throughout his career . " It is this path which is reflected in the 2CD - 1998-2008 and above hits, sold millions of records and awards received , represents the essence and spirit of their music.

In 1957, the bop was a "Hot teen-age dance". Ray Conniff had been making waves with his new style of music for a couple of years. It's too bad that "DANCE TO THE BOP" didn't make it big when it was first released by COLUMBIA RECORDS, but this re-issue is better than I remember. This swingin' collection is still very danceable and it's obvious that Conniff got his inspiration from Country, Rock'n Roll and Rhythm and blues of the era. Ray's trombone is heard throughout the arrangements and he can be heard (on a couple of cuts) singing with his own playing. This effect produced a new and fascinating tonal color for the era that is still very vivid today. This CD also included Conniff "En Espanol". This album was recorded in Mexico in 1966. It's fun to hear "Days Of Wine And Roses" in Spanish. What sells this CD are the first 12 cuts. I recommend this CD highly to anyone that loved the early Conniff sound.
- By Ken Rogers-