Latin Expression - Derek Smith

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Derek Smith

Album:	Latin Expression
Price:	$9.99
Added:	March, 2009
Genre:	Jazz

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1. Mambo Inn

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2. Poinciana

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3. Mi Cancion

5:20

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4. Alpinos

4:48

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5. El Cumbanchero

4:44

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6. Partido Alto

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7. Son De La Loma

3:02

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8. Besame Mama

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9. So Danco Samba

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10. Cubano Chant

3:54

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11. Sempre Sim

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12. Here We Go

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San Francisco Bay Area musician Derek Smith pays tribute in his second album to legendary musicians that have developed the infectious rhythms and sounds that have come to define Latin Jazz.
Smith continues the genre's love for innovation in Latin Expression by uniting the melodic brightness of the steel drum with the soulful resonance of the vibraphone. Smith uses the unique instrumentation to capture the musical expression of Latin Jazz masters, such as Ernest Ranglin, Mario Bauza, Ray Bryant, and Mongo Santamaria.
In Latin Expression, Smith also pays a personal tribute to musical legends with the debut of his original song "Mi Cancion." The song's hypnotic sound elegantly marries Dave Brubeck-like melodies and rhythmic nuances influenced by songs like "Mas Que Nada" and other brazilian favorites.
The album achieves additional heights through the contributions of some of the Bay Area's most talented musicians such as pianist Jason Moen, percussionist Colin Douglas, drummer Mike Shannon, pannist Mark Rosenthal, and bassist Aaron Germain.

Latin Music Lovers: a "Must Have!"

by Heather Hutton

This CD is full of bright and infectious music with all kinds of delicious timbres! The sounds of such instruments as the steel drum ("pan"), vibraphone, and drum set are complimentary and are masterfully blended, delivering a total sound that that is musically tasteful, upbeat, and easy on the ears.

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