With their third release, Sonando continues their unique approach to combining the elements of Afro-Cuban Music with Modern Jazz. Teaming with Bay Area percussionist/producer Michael Spiro, the octet presents an impressive assortment of interpretations of Cuban & Jazz classics by Ignacio Pinero, Arsenio Rodriguez, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver & Abdullah Ibrahim, as well as several originals. Sonando draws Latin music and jazz fans together with their fluidly shifting rhythmic explorations, engaging arrangements and soaring improvisations.
Sonando:
Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Tom Bergersen (congas, chekere, bata), Chris Stromquist (drumset, timbales, bata, chekere), Ben Verdier (bass, baby bass), Barney Brazitis (electric bass, marimbula), Jim Coile (flute, tenor saxophone), Chris Stover (trombone), Jay Thomas (trumpet, soprano saxophone)
Special Guest:
Michael Spiro (bata, congas, guiro), Scott Pauker (bata, congas), Matt Dressler (bata, bell, cajon), Steve Smith (bongos), Richard Cole (soprano & baritone saxophones), Ben Thomas (vibes), Clipper Andersen (bass)
Tracklisting:
1. Cancion del Rio part 1 (4:52)
2. Cancion del Rio part 2 (4:19)
3. Donde Estabas Anoche (6:52)
4. Bombella (6:07)
5. Dansette (5:02)
6. The Vonce (5:56)
7. Bruca Manigua (7:42)
8. Wild Flower (4:55)
9. Delilah (5:37)
10. Nutville (7:20)
11. Soima (7:05)
12. Goodbye Poke-e-dile (6:24)
Recorded October 2005 – March 2006.
Released. 2006.
Salsa, Latin Jazz.