Funk Tango

by Paquito D'Rivera

Overview

Despite the title of the CD, this set does not really feature "funk tango." However, it does showcase Paquito d'Rivera's talents in bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian jazz; on an Astor Piazzolla tango during the adventurous "Milonga 10"; exploring a post-bop groove on the title cut; and on his own classical-type Cuban melody (taken as a clarinet-piano duet with Alon Yavnai), "Contradanza." D'Rivera is in typically brilliant and enthusiastic form on both alto and clarinet, trumpeter Diego Urcola makes a very effective debut on valve trombone in addition to taking several heated trumpet solos, three different pianists all get their spots, and the diverse repertoire makes this a continually intriguing program that will keep one guessing. But when has the great Paquito d'Rivera ever recorded an unworthy set? This CD was nominated in 2007 for a Grammy award as Best Latin Jazz Album. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/22/2007
Label:	Sunnyside Communications
UPC:	0016728455121
Rank:	129497

Tracks

1. Pere
2. What About That!
3. Revirado
4. Contradanza
5. Milonga 10
6. Final Waltz
7. Funk Tango
8. Mariela's Dream
9. La Yumba-Caravan
10. Como un Bolero
11. Giant Steps

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Paquito D'Rivera   Primary Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Alto)
Paquito D'Rivera Quintet   Primary Artist
Eddie Simon   Piano
Hector del Curto   Bandoneon
Oscar Stagnaro   Bass
Mark Walker   Drums
Pernell Saturnino   Percussion
Fernando Otero   Piano
Diego Urcola   Trumpet,Trombone (Valve)
Alon Yavnai   Piano

Technical Credits

Paquito D'Rivera   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
John Coltrane   Composer
Oscar Stagnaro   Arranger,Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Mark Walker   Composer
Brenda Feliciano   Producer
Astor Piazzolla   Composer
Tom Swift   Engineer
Alain Mallet   Composer
Fernando Otero   Composer
Diego Urcola   Composer
Osvaldo Pugliese   Composer
Christopher Drukker   Graphic Design