En Espa¿¿ol

by Natalie Cole

Overview

In 1958, Nat King Cole released Cole Espanol, the singer's first of three Spanish-language albums. He went to Mexico, and took his daughter along, to promote the release. Over half a century later, she takes a cue from her father with En Espanol. The album contains Natalie's own versions of songs her father recorded, including "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas" and "Solamente una Vez." Additionally, "Acercate Mas" incorporates Nat's 1958 take a la "Unforgettable" and "Walkin' My Baby Back Home." Despite the likenesses, this isn't a mere throwback to a brief phase in Nat's career. Produced by Rudy Perez -- who also translates the Beatles' "And I Love Her" for a sleepy "Yo Lo Amo" -- much of the material was originally written and recorded well after the early '60s. There are several guests, including Andrea Bocelli on "Besame Mucho," Juan Luis Guerra on an update of his "Bachata Rosa," and pianist Arthur Hanlon on a brisk five-song medley that leads with Tito Puente's "Oye Como Va." Natalie's connection to the source probably isn't much deeper than that of her father; interviews noted her enthusiasm for Mexican food and that she took Spanish classes in high school. The album, nonetheless, is a likable diversion from her norm. What she lacks in fluency is made up with zest. ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	06/25/2013
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602537323951
Rank:	123723

Tracks

1. Frenesi
2. Voy a Apagar la Luz/Contigo Aprendi
3. Ac¿¿rcate M¿¿s
4. Ma¿¿ana de Carnaval
5. B¿¿same Mucho
6. Quiz¿¿s, Quiz¿¿s, Quiz¿¿s
7. Solamente una Vez
8. Oy Como Va: Oye Como Va/La Ultima Noche/Quien Sera/Yo Quiero Contigo Bailar/Guajira
9. Yo Lo Amo [And I Love Him]
10. El D¿¿a Que Me Quieras
11. Bachata Rosa
12. Amapola

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Natalie Cole   Primary Artist
Rudy Perez   Primary Artist,Piano,Director,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Chris Botti   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Featured Artist
Andrea Bocelli   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Arthur Hanlon   Primary Artist,Piano,Featured Artist
Juan Luis Guerra   Primary Artist,Guitar,Choir/Chorus,Featured Artist
Nat King Cole   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Alberto Iznaga   Violin,Viola
Mike Brignola   Sax (Baritone)
Georni Liriano   Violin
Victor Mitrov   Trumpet
Anaris Iznaga   Viola
Casey Cole   Vocals (Background)
Francisco Dimus   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Georgina Betancourt   Cello
Guillermo Mota   Violin
Ed Calle   Sax (Tenor)
Paul Green   Clarinet
Ramon Stagnaro   Guitar (Nylon String)
Rene Toledo   Guitar,Guitar (Nylon String)
Brian Monroney   Guitar
Isidro Bobadilla   Chimes
Gary Keller   Sax (Alto)
Chuck Bergeron   Bass (Upright)
Julio Hernandez   Bass
Janina Rosado   Piano,Choir/Chorus
Beckyrene Perez   Violin
Juan De La Cruz   Bongos,Maracas
Nadine Asin   Flute
Ana Cristina   Vocals (Background)
Orlando Hernandez   Drums
John Kricker   Trombone
Jim Hacker   Trumpet
Clay Perry   Piano
Eduardo Rodriguez   Percussion
Juan Vincente Zambrano   Piano,Keyboards
Abednego DeLos Santos   Bass
Milena Zigkovic   Cello
Priscilla Gomez   Violin
Rosanna Rosario   Violin
Timolin Cole   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Todd Gallopo   Art Direction
Barbara Rose   Management
T.J. River   Design,Art Direction
Evelyn Morgan   A&R
Christine Telleck   Release Coordinator
Antonio Maria   Composer,Composer
Alberto Borras Dominguez   Composer
Luis Demetrio Traconis Molina   Composer
Kyle VandeKerkhoff   Assistant Engineer
Alfredo Pera   Composer
John Reilly   Publicity
Alexander Campos   Assistant Engineer
Daniela Socorro   A&R
Alfredo Oliva   Contractor
Luiz Bonfa   Composer
Jay Landers   A&R
John Lennon   Composer
Jose "Chepito" Areas   Composer
Juan Luis Guerra   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Jorge Vivo   Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Osvaldo Farres   Composer
Gary Lindsay   Arranger
Brian Monroney   Arranger
Tito Puente   Composer
Alberto Dominguez   Composer
David Brown   Composer
Bruce Weeden   Mixing,Engineer
Agustin Lara   Composer
Tony Renis   Producer
Pablo Beltran Ruiz   Composer
Consuelo Velazquez   Composer
Janina Rosado   Synthesizer Programming
Vlado Meller   Mastering
Jose Rico Reyes   Composer
David Lopez   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Jack Guy   Photography
Saisha Beecham   Make-Up
Bill Ross   String Arrangements
Alfredo Le Pera   Composer
Jochem van der Saag   Programming,Sound Design
Janet Zeitoun   Hair Stylist
Joseph M. Lacalle   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
Bobby Collazo   Composer
Rico Reyes   Composer
Carlos Gardel   Composer
Humberto Gatica   Producer
Juan Vincente Zambrano   Arranger
Rudy Perez   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Vocal Producer,Rhythm Arrangements
David Foster   Arranger,Producer
Armando Manzanero   Composer
Andres Bermudez   Engineer
Imani Cohen   Assistant
Louis Verdad   Clothing/Wardrobe
Maureen O'Conner   Publicity
Robert Cavali   Clothing/Wardrobe
Shari Hyun   Design
Tami Orloff   Stylist