Cien Anos

Compay Segundo - Cien Años: 100th Birthday Celebration (2007) {3 CDs of Box Rhino 2564697213 rec 1996-2003}
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© 1996-2003, 2007 Rhino / Warner Music Spain | 2564697213
Jazz / Afro-Cuban Jazz / Latin Jazz / Son / Cuban Traditions / World

At first glance, this looks like the perfect Christmas present for Cuban music enthusiasts: a finely packaged box set that includes three CDs, released to mark what would have been the 100th birthday last month of the great singer and guitarist who became best known for his work with the Buena Vista Social Club, and who enjoyed worldwide success until his death in 2003 at the age of 95. But it's not quite what it seems. It's described as an "exhaustive overview" of Segundo's work, but it only covers his final recordings from 1996-2003. Which is unfortunate, for this is surely the right time to release a comprehensive retrospective of his extraordinary career.

This is an album celebrating 100 years of the great Argentine composer of the tango, Astor Piazzolla, featuring wonderful performances by Bandoneon player Juanjo Mosalini and four world premiere recordings. Composer, arranger, and Bandoneon performer Juanjo Mosalini was born in 1972 in Buenos Aires. He has been a recognized master of the Bandoneon for over 30 years.

Lively and soulful songs from Costa Rica, with marimba, flute, saxophone, guitar, keyboard… all underpinned by those familiar rhythms of Latin America.