Jazz / Salsa; Latin jazz
Recorded: Oct 2005-Mar 2006, Musicworks Northwest, Bellevue, WA,
sb Studios & California St. Studios, Seattle WA
With their third release, Sonando continues their unique approach to combining the elements of Afro-Cuban Music with Modern Jazz. Teaming with Bay Area percussionist/producer Michael Spiro, the octet presents an impressive assortment of interpretations of Cuban & Jazz classics by Ignacio Piñero, Arsenio Rodriguez, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver & Abdullah Ibrahim, as well as several originals. Sonando draws Latin music and jazz fans together with their fluidly shifting rhythmic explorations, engaging arrangements and soaring improvisations.
Sonando
Fred Hoadley - piano, tres
Tom Bergersen - congas, chekere, bata
Chris Stromquist - drumset, timbales, bata, chekere
Ben Verdier - bass, baby bass
Barney Brazitis - electric bass, marimbula
Jim Coile - flute, tenor saxophone
Chris Stover - trombone
Jay Thomas - trumpet, soprano saxophone
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Michael Spiro - bata, congas, guiro
Scott Pauker - bata, congas
Matt Dressler - bata, bell, cajon
Steve Smith - bongos
Richard Cole - soprano & baritone saxophones
Ben Thomas - vibes
Clipper Andersen - bass |
