Cuba, Alex
Caracol Records, 2021, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 27.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Latin
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 89
O’s Notes: Alex Cuba was born Alex Puentes in Cuba before blossoming as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter in Canada. His lyrics are in both Spanish and English and he also plays most instruments on the album. His combination of scatting, vocalese, spoken word and traditional Latin lyrics over a pleasant, festive backdrop makes Mendó a sizzler. Highlights include the cooler “Amor En La Distancia”, “Si Tú Me Quieres”, “Mundo Nuevo” featuring Lila Downs, the brassy “H X H”, and “Corazón Gitano” with flamenco artist, Antonio Carmona.
Publicist: Bad Parade
