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Israel Tanenbaum & the Latinbaum Jazz Ensemble: Impressions
ByIsrael Tanenbaum
pianoTo make certain all would be well, Tanenbaum enlisted several of his old friends (and superior musicians) from Puerto Rico, Venezuela and New York to illuminate his carefree compositions and arrangements. They include bassist

John Benitez
bassFrancis Benitez
percussion
Richie Flores
congas
Roberto Quintero
percussion
Jonathan Powell
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Daniel Neville
marimba
Christos Rafalides
vibraphone
Oriente Lopez
piano
Andrea Brachfeld
fluteThe ensemble opens with the lively guaracha "Strange Destiny," which includes spirited solos by alto Flores and trombonist Edilberto Llevano and a wordless three-man vocal choir. The well-named salsa "Hot Bridge" (it is definitely hot) features maze-like interplay among the horns, Tanenbaum on piano and synth, and a sizzling solo by trombonist
Angel Subero
trombone"Prelude," inspired by Chopin's Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4, leads to the melodious bolero "Steamy Patricia" (dedicated to Tanenbaum's wife) with the leader soloing warmly on piano, and the persuasive finale, the vibrant danzon "Vaya," wherein Tanenbaum and tenor
Felipe Lamoglia
saxophoneTrack Listing
Strange Destiny; Hot Bridge; Prime Flight; Another Life; Mambo Raro; Cuando Te Asomas; Prelude; Steamy Patricia; Vaya.
Personnel
Israel Tanenbaum
pianoAdditional Instrumentation
Jonathan Powell, Orlando “Batanga” Barrera: trumpet, flugelhorn; Julio Flores: alto, soprano sax; Felipe Lamoglia: tenor sax; Oriente Lopez, Andrea Brachfeld: flute; Angel Subero, Willie Alvarez, Xito Lovell, Edilberto Lievano: trombone; Daniel Neville, Christos Rafalides: vibraphone; John Benitez: bass; Tony Escapa, Francis Benitez: drums; Richie Flores: congas, bongos; Roberto Quintero: congas, bongos, guiro; Joel “Pibo” Marquez: congas; Luis Pacheco: bongos, guiro; Jessy “Timbalon” Perez: bongos; Roberto Pineiro Jr.: campana; Wilson Viveros, Tito de Gracia: timbales; Diana Sema, Gustavo Rodriguez, Daniel Silva: background vocals.
Album information
Title: Impressions | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: Zoho Music
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