Comments for Latino Web Cafe http://www.latinowebcafe.com The blog for the informed fan of latin music. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:51:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on …and the Grammy goes to YOU! by Isla http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/02/03/and-the-grammy-goes-to-you/#comment-1563 Isla Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:12:03 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1042#comment-1563 That is an interesting question you raised. I wrote to the management about the question and here is the response they sent me: “Dear Isla, thanks for your interest in Tiempo Libre’s Bach in Havana. The band were thrilled that Paquito D’Rivera was able to participate on their album. He is one of their all-time heroes. He was not otherwise involved in the project, though. All the music was written/arranged by Tiempo Libre’s Music Director Jorge Gomez. If you have a physical copy of the disc, you might want to read the notes which are very interesting with regard to the background and inspirations for each of the pieces. The genesis of the project comes from Jorge’s life in Havana – studying Bach by day (at La Ena) and playing Afro-Cuban music by night”. Pretty cool, no? That is an interesting question you raised. I wrote to the management about the question and here is the response they sent me: “Dear Isla, thanks for your interest in Tiempo Libre’s Bach in Havana. The band were thrilled that Paquito D’Rivera was able to participate on their album. He is one of their all-time heroes. He was not otherwise involved in the project, though. All the music was written/arranged by Tiempo Libre’s Music Director Jorge Gomez. If you have a physical copy of the disc, you might want to read the notes which are very interesting with regard to the background and inspirations for each of the pieces. The genesis of the project comes from Jorge’s life in Havana – studying Bach by day (at La Ena) and playing Afro-Cuban music by night”.

Pretty cool, no?

]]> Comment on …and the Grammy goes to YOU! by Hector Aviles http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/02/03/and-the-grammy-goes-to-you/#comment-1469 Hector Aviles Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:06:30 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1042#comment-1469 Isla - thanks for the comment. Yes, this type of musical experiments, particularly when trying to mix tropical with clasical can go really bad. Tiempo Libre did a wonderful and very creative thing. I have to wonder how much help they got from Paquito D'Rivera, as he as been crossing over to the classical world lately, with Yo-Yo Ma, and with his own quintet, which recieved a Grammy nomination for Best Classical Crossover Album, which by the way won Yo-Yo Ma & Friends in which Paquito participated. I would assume that Paquito may have helped as consultant, but the original music and concept came from the Tiempo Libre guys. Isla - thanks for the comment. Yes, this type of musical experiments, particularly when trying to mix tropical with clasical can go really bad. Tiempo Libre did a wonderful and very creative thing.
I have to wonder how much help they got from Paquito D’Rivera, as he as been crossing over to the classical world lately, with Yo-Yo Ma, and with his own quintet, which recieved a Grammy nomination for Best Classical Crossover Album, which by the way won Yo-Yo Ma & Friends in which Paquito participated.
I would assume that Paquito may have helped as consultant, but the original music and concept came from the Tiempo Libre guys.

]]> Comment on Johnny Pacheco: 50 years making Latin Music History by History Of Jazz Music http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2009/11/18/johnny-pacheco-50-years-making-latin-music-history/#comment-1464 History Of Jazz Music Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:22:47 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=847#comment-1464 ? Seriously? I was searching Google for history of jazz music and found this... will have to think about it. ? Seriously? I was searching Google for history of jazz music and found this… will have to think about it.

]]> Comment on …and the Grammy goes to YOU! by Isla http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/02/03/and-the-grammy-goes-to-you/#comment-1461 Isla Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:28:23 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1042#comment-1461 Hector- I definitely agree with what you say about Tiempo Libre's "Bach in Havana". I came into it having already listened to "Arroz con Mango" and "Lo Que Esperabas" so I had the benefit of knowing in advance just how talented these guys are. Their music is full of energy and life- it's this infectious timba that you can't help but dance to. Still, when I listened to their Afro-Cuban/Bach album I was so surprised! They do such an incredible job of seamlessly moulding two supposedly antithetical styles of music. Who'd have thought it would work? Let's be honest here, it could've gone scarily awry. But you're precisely right- their musical talent is remarkable. Not to mention, who doesn't love Paquito D'Rivera. And for that reason alone, "Bach in Havana" is at the top of my must-haves list (I've already bought a few extra copies as Valentines Day presents. I would highly recommend doing the same!) Hector- I definitely agree with what you say about Tiempo Libre’s “Bach in Havana”. I came into it having already listened to “Arroz con Mango” and “Lo Que Esperabas” so I had the benefit of knowing in advance just how talented these guys are. Their music is full of energy and life- it’s this infectious timba that you can’t help but dance to. Still, when I listened to their Afro-Cuban/Bach album I was so surprised! They do such an incredible job of seamlessly moulding two supposedly antithetical styles of music. Who’d have thought it would work? Let’s be honest here, it could’ve gone scarily awry. But you’re precisely right- their musical talent is remarkable. Not to mention, who doesn’t love Paquito D’Rivera. And for that reason alone, “Bach in Havana” is at the top of my must-haves list (I’ve already bought a few extra copies as Valentines Day presents. I would highly recommend doing the same!)

]]> Comment on The Legend of Roberto Roena - Part 2 by The Legend of Roberto Roena - Part 2 | Latino Web Cafe | Breaking News 24/7 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/01/29/the-legend-of-roberto-roena-part-2/#comment-1419 The Legend of Roberto Roena - Part 2 | Latino Web Cafe | Breaking News 24/7 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:51:03 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1034#comment-1419 [...] I have two sisters, one older, one younger, and me in the middle. … See the rest here:  The Legend of Roberto Roena - Part 2 | Latino Web Cafe Share [...] [...] I have two sisters, one older, one younger, and me in the middle. … See the rest here:  The Legend of Roberto Roena - Part 2 | Latino Web Cafe Share [...]

]]> Comment on The Legend of Roberto Roena: Part 1 by The Legend of Roberto Roena: Part 1 | Latino Web Cafe | Breaking News 24/7 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/01/24/the-legend-of-roberto-roena-part-1/#comment-1386 The Legend of Roberto Roena: Part 1 | Latino Web Cafe | Breaking News 24/7 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:12:52 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1017#comment-1386 [...] prominent bands of the time in Puerto Rico despite the fact he hardly … See the rest here: The Legend of Roberto Roena: Part 1 | Latino Web Cafe Share [...] [...] prominent bands of the time in Puerto Rico despite the fact he hardly … See the rest here: The Legend of Roberto Roena: Part 1 | Latino Web Cafe Share [...]

]]> Comment on Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition by Hector Aviles http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/01/20/fiestas-calle-san-sebastian-is-a-great-puerto-rican-tradition/#comment-1384 Hector Aviles Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:04:39 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1010#comment-1384 Faith, I'm glad you had a good time in Puerto Rico and the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian. It is quite a unique experience. Hector Faith,
I’m glad you had a good time in Puerto Rico and the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian. It is quite a unique experience.

Hector

]]> Comment on Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition by Faith http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/01/20/fiestas-calle-san-sebastian-is-a-great-puerto-rican-tradition/#comment-1327 Faith Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:22:33 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1010#comment-1327 I was searching for some history of the Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastian and came across your blog. It was helpful for me as this was my first time visiting Puerto Rico and it coincided with the festival - I had a great time and I love latin music and I wrote about my experience on my blog http://museg25.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/1st-trip-to-puerto-rico/ I was searching for some history of the Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastian and came across your blog. It was helpful for me as this was my first time visiting Puerto Rico and it coincided with the festival - I had a great time and I love latin music and I wrote about my experience on my blog
http://museg25.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/1st-trip-to-puerto-rico/

]]> Comment on Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition by Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition … | Breaking News 24/7 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/01/20/fiestas-calle-san-sebastian-is-a-great-puerto-rican-tradition/#comment-1315 Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition … | Breaking News 24/7 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:38:28 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=1010#comment-1315 [...] here to read the rest: Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition … Share [...] [...] here to read the rest: Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition … Share [...]

]]> Comment on Small Groups Are The Big Thing: Part 2 by The Latin Jazz Corner » Blog Archive » Latin Jazz This Week http://www.latinowebcafe.com/2010/01/15/small-groups-are-the-big-thing-part-2/#comment-1307 The Latin Jazz Corner » Blog Archive » Latin Jazz This Week Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:41:19 +0000 http://www.latinowebcafe.com/?p=999#comment-1307 [...] Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a wealth of recordings from Latin Jazz groups in every type of instrumental format from big band to combo. Undoubtedly the most popular format these days is the small group, a fact that Hector Aviles focuses upon over at Latino Web Cafe this week. His article “Small Groups Are The Big Thing” discusses the advantages of small group Latin Jazz - good thoughts, worth checking out. Find it HERE. [...] [...] Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a wealth of recordings from Latin Jazz groups in every type of instrumental format from big band to combo. Undoubtedly the most popular format these days is the small group, a fact that Hector Aviles focuses upon over at Latino Web Cafe this week. His article “Small Groups Are The Big Thing” discusses the advantages of small group Latin Jazz - good thoughts, worth checking out. Find it HERE. [...]

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