Jazz / Cuban Jazz; Latin Jazz; Afro-Cuban Jazz
Recorded: Jun 2-Jul 1, 1998
The latest release from one of the world's most relentlessly exciting Latin jazz bandleaders; finds Poncho Sanchez turning Afro-Cuban Fantasy into a full-blown, full-color, vibrant sonic reality, as he seamlessly merges jazz harmonies, melodies and improvisation with his always irresistably danceable Afro-Cuban rhythms. It's become a welcome tradition for Poncho to feature a special guest artist on his recordings. And this time the master conguero shares the spotlight with a very special guest indeed - vocal diva. Dianne Reeves, who ignites sparks with her smoldering vocal stylings on three selections. One of Ponchos most fully realized and exciting recordings to date, Afro-Cuban Fantasy is an album that will have you dancing and singing.
Poncho Sanchez - congas, vocals, percussion
David Torres - piano
Ramon Banda - timbales, trap drums
Tony Banda - bass
Jose "Papo" Rodriguez - bongos, percussion
Sal Cracchiolo - trumpet, flugelhorn
Scott Martin - alto, tenor & baritone saxophone, flute
Francisco Torres - trombone
Special Guest:
Dianne Reeves - vocals (Tracks 2, 5 & 11) |
