Bio Ritmo

by Bio Ritmo

Overview

This group brings to life what people like Buena Vista Social Club and the late Tito Puente did for decades before, namely offer up groove-riddled Latin rhythms with enough substance to put them over the top. Led by singer and chief songwriter Rei Alvarez, the band's brass section shines on "El Monte," while the Giustino Riccio/Gabo Tomasini percussion duo keeps the song moving forward. Although it's a tad repetitive over the four minutes, they seem to maintain a great deal of verve in the track. A primal "El Cambio" might bring "Sympathy for the Devil" to one's mind, but the number again returns to a tango-esque hip-shaking melody and a lovably fluid sound. "La Hamaca" takes a slightly different route but achieves the same objective, with Alvarez's vocals coming to the forefront of the impressive tune. "Atrevete" is the first breather on the album, as the downtempo beat rarely gets off the ground. The middle portion is intriguing, however, for the interplay among the musicians, finally getting into gear but still unable to salvage the song. The hypnotic flair to the record is perhaps its biggest selling point, although they tread over similar territory each and every time. "Hermano" is another quality track that is accentuated by Tim Lett and Bob Miller on trumpet as well as Tobias Whitaker on trombone. The funky '70s influence during "Para los Romperos" is also another high moment. Only on the lounge-lizard hues of "El Rayito" does the band become a parody of itself. Nonetheless, Bio Ritmo have their pulse on something that works. ~ Jason MacNeil

Product Details

Release Date:	12/08/2023
Label:	Peace & Rhythm
UPC:	0769791983588
Rank:	84370

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bio Ritmo   Primary Artist
Reinaldo Alvarez   Guiro,Vocals
Tim Lett   Trumpet
Jon Sullivan   Bass
Giustino Riccio   Bongos,Timbales,Timbaleiro
Tobias Whitaker   Trombone
Stefan Demetriadis   Trombone (Bass)
Gabriel Tomasini   Congas
Bob Miller   Trumpet
Marlysse Simmons   Piano,Fender Rhodes

Technical Credits

Reinaldo Alvarez   Design,Arranger,Composer,Cover Art
John Golden   Mastering
Brian Paulson   Engineer,Producer,Recording
Bio Ritmo   Composer,Producer
Giustino Riccio   Coro,Arranger,Composer,Percussion Arrangement
Gabriel Tomasini   Percussion Arrangement
Bob Miller   Coros,Horn Arrangements
Marlysse Simmons   Arranger,Composer