Jazz / Contemporary Jazz; Latin Jazz
Recorded: Jan 30-Feb 1, 1988
Michel Camilo - Piano
Marc Johnson - Bass
Lincoln Goines - Bass
Marcus "Benjy" Johnson - Bass
Joel Rosenblatt - Drums
Dave Weckl - Drums
Mongo Santamaria - Conga
* Christopher Austopchuk - Art Direction
* Ed Rak - Engineer
* George Wein - Executive Producer, Producer
* Jeffrey Potter - Liner Notes
* Julio Marti - , Executive Producer, Peng, Producer
* Troy Halderson - Assistant Engineer
Michel Camilo was one of the most stimulating jazz pianists to emerge in the mid- to late '80s. His powerful two-handed attack (full of impressive technical skills), his knowledge of both jazz and Afro-Cuban music, and his willingness to constantly take chances make each of his solos into an adventure. This Portrait set, his first date as a leader to be made available domestically, features Camilo in a pair of trios with either Marc Johnson or Lincoln Goines on bass and Dave Weckl or Joel Rosenblatt on drums; Mongo Santamaria makes some guest appearances on congas. On the spirited outing, Michel Camilo sticks to originals, with the exception of "Blue Bossa."
---Scott Yanow, allmusic |
