Sanabria, Bobby
Jazzheads, 2011, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 17.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Latin
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 
O’s Notes: The late composer and percussionist Tito Puente was one if the greatest contributors to Afro-Cuban Jazz. Manhattan School of Music’s Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra celebrates Tito’s work with this live performance. The conductor and musical director is Bobby Sanabria. The program is vibrant and electrifying as is most of Puente’s music. The solos are rich and plentiful with Paul Stodolka soaring on trumpet the opener “Elegua Changó”, Bobby on vibes and many more. This is an enjoyable set of mambo and cha-cha performed with engaging fire and spirit.
Publicist: jazzheads
