Bello, Ali
Zoho, 2025, CD
Instrument: Violin
Issue: 31.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Latin
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 79
O’s Notes: Venezuelan violinist, composer Alí Bello immerses himself into the Cuban charanga tradition on The Charanga Syndicate. Charanga was formed in the 1950s when Haitian immigrants combined Afro-Caribbean beats with Cuban, Spanish rhythms. It was refined as Cubans migrated to New York. That’s where Bello embraced and embellished the artform to arrive at a rich modern interpretation. Among the best selections are “Emiliano” featuring Arturo O’Farrill (keyboards), “Bilongo”, and “Guaripumpé” featuring Jeremy Bosch (vocal) & Eddy Zirvigón (fl).
Publicist: Lisa Reedy Promotions
