Edmundo Ros – Sing'n Clap Along (1961)

The expertise and professionalism of the musical genius of Edmundo Ros and his orchestra on an album released in Spain reissuing the original released in England in 1963. The LP collects twelve songs that invite us to dance to Latin music. The musical arrangements are careful adaptation of all subjects to Latin American rhythms, including those of foreign origin. Above the musical style of some of the original scores Ros just offers styles like cha cha, mambo, merengue and even samba, tango, rumba and conga, that are a delight performed by this orchestra.

Edmundo Ros entered in music as a rhythm man. Was a percussionist in his native Venezuela and played drums in various London nightclubs before being leader. In the recording sessions Edmund himself rehearsed with rhythm and percussion sections of the orchestra and corrected personally what he did not like. To melodic, metal and wood sections Ros required the art of phrasing, which is not for him a matter of notes but of feeling. And the difference is between the false and the real, between the acceptable and the magical.

Album released in 1974 offering a selection of 10 tracks with subjects common at the time. It is rather surprising that Ros chose this repertoire, moving away from his typical music. From the opening theme, which engaged Ros in the taste of samba, includes some others songs of the same genre and more hybrid between reggae music and mambo. As usual Ros sings with his unique voice on several issues.

This album collects twelve songs that invite you to dance to Latin music. The musical arrangements were prepared by Roland Shaw. The adaptation care of all the issues to Latin American rhythms. Above the musical style of some of the original scores Ros just offers great classics in styles such as cha-cha, mambo, bossa and even bolero or tango, which are a delight played by his orchestra. Ros know in depth the tonal richness of his personality instruments and uses thereof creating unique exchanges between them.

This disc was the continuation of 'Rhythms of the South'. Edmundo, with the participation of Roland Shaw in the arrangements, performs again with his orchestra another impressive series of musical ideas, very rich and varied and instrumentally accompanied by a rhythm section unsurpassed. The repertoire of twelve Latin issues offers warm rhythms (cha-cha, mambo, samba, bossanova, baiao, tango, merengue, creole waltz, bolero or beguine) and vibrant rhythms (pasodoble and march). The result is a display of great orchestra providing a musical fantasy to enjoy even dancing.

Bennie Green - Glidin' Along (1961) {Jazzland OJCCD-1869-2 rel 1995}
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Re-released in 1995, Bennie Green's album "Glidin' Along" was originally recorded in 1961 and produced by Orrin Keepnews better known for his work at Riverside Records. Bennie is supported by Johnny Griffin, tenor, Junior Mance, piano, Ben Riley on drums and either Paul Chambers or Larry Gales on bass. Bennie - now known as Benny - Green is by no means as well-known as his contemporaries, J.J Johnson and Curtis Fuller, but he has a distinctive tone and style which, although capable of functioning in a hard bop setting, is reminiscent of some the earlier work of the swing players. The choice of numbers favours originals including two by Green himself but also features a very pretty version of "Stardust".