Dave Valentin - Come Fly With Me [9/26] *

Artist:

Valentin, Dave

UPC:

632375716028

See Also:

Blades, Ruben Woods, Phil Winter, Paul (Sax) Mann, Herbie

Description:

Personnel: Dave Valentin (flute); Dave Valentin; Chris Barretto (tenor saxophone); Luquez Cutris (acoustic bass); Papo Vazquez (trombone); Bill O`Connell (piano); Robby Ameen (drums); Milton Cardona, Richie Flores (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Eddy Marrero.
Liner Note Author: Ramsey Lewis.
Recording information: Knopp Music, River Edge, NJ.
Arrangers: Papo Vazquez; Bill O`Connell .
Dave Valentin has for many years sat on the fusion fence. Incorporating elements of smooth jazz, Latin influences, and modern jazz sensibilities has made him a hard man to peg. Come Fly with Me is a standout among his discography, as one of very few straight down the middle Latin jazz records. Without a funk groove or samba in sight, the play list is predominantly Afro-Cuban, with a little New York thrown in for fun. Fueled by a deadly rhythm section including Robert Ameen on drums, Milton Cardona and the blistering Richie Flores on percussion, young gun Luquez Curtis on bass, and longtime cohort Bill O`Connell on piano, this record has both guts and grace to spare. Trombonist/arranger Papo Vasquez is also featured on a few tracks. The group`s groove is deep, and the solos are inspired. There are occasional moments of "ooh, that didn`t work too well," which is surprising considering the experienced cast of characters involved. That said, Valentin`s innate sense of taste and melody shine through clear as day. He has made quite a few very enjoyable records, and Come Fly with Me may be the most enjoyable yet. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Come Fly with Me
2. Twinkle Toes
3. Enciendido
4. Mind Games
5. If You Could See Me Now
6. Easy Street
7. Tu Pa?uelo
8. House of the Sun
9. Song for My Brothers

Album Information

Release Date:

09/26/2006

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Jazz Instrument

Subgenre:

Latin

Label:

Highnote Records, Inc.

Producer:

Dave Valentin; Dave Valentin

Catalog Number:

HCD 7160

Original Release Year:

2006

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

48 : 31

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