Obiedo, Ray
Windham Hill Jazz, 2024, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 30.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Latin
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 86
O’s Notes: Twist is the latest from veteran Latin guitarist Ray Obiedo. Steel drummers Andy Narell and his brother Jeff, pianist David K. Mathews, bassist Marc van Wageningen, percussionist Karl Perazzo, and drummer David Garibaldi join him for an exciting new release. Long time fans and new listeners will be impressed by the festive Caribbean groove on “Caribe Nuevo”, “Zulaya”, and “Alquezar”. There are shadow vocalists that soften up mid-tempo songs like “The First Thing” and the title track. Chloé Jean is featured on “All Day Music” with surprise guest artists sprinkling magic dust in all the right spots.
Publicist: 4 On The Floor