(Afro-Cuban Jazz, World Fusion, Cuban Traditions) [CD] Afro-Cuban All Stars - A Toda Cuba Le Gusta - 1997, FLAC (tracks), lossless

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Review by Daniel Gioffre -
A lively, spontaneous record that manages to sound both relaxed and forceful at the same time, A Toda Cuba Le Gusta shows off the talents of many of Cuba's elder statesmen of Afro-Cuban jazz. Over gently pulsating conga grooves and low-register ostinatos, such luminaries as pianist Ruben Gonzalez and singer Manuel "Puntillita" Licea float dramatic melodies, as their solo contributions are answered by brass section chords as thick and sweet as cane syrup. Although it is Ruben Gonzalez' presence on this album that gets the most attention, his tendency towards relentless chromaticism becomes tiresome early on, especially when it is contrasted with the exquisite phrasing and tremulous beauty of singers such as Licea, Raul Planas, and Ibrahum Ferrer. As would be expected, the trumpets blare with traditional Cuban bravado, evoking gentle romance and fiery passion with equal ease. Even the resident gringo, Ry Cooder, gets in some choice licks on "Alto Songo." The relative lack of dynamic movement in most of these songs may lead to them blending together in the ear of the listener, but the inherent tunefulness of each track, not to mention the sheer drive that this band is capable of summoning, cancels that complaint out nicely. An important collaboration and a promising debut.

Luis Alemañy Trumpet
Carlos Alvarez Trombone
Miguel Angá Congas
Luis Barzaga Choir/Chorus
Richard Egües Flute, Guest Artist
Ibrahim Ferrer Vocals
Carlos González Bongos
Juan de Marcos González Choir/Chorus, Leader
Rubén González Piano
Pío Leyva Vocals
Manuel "Puntillita" Licea Vocals
Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez Bass
Manuel "El Guajiro" Mirabal Trumpet
Demetrio Muniz Trombone
Raúl Planas Vocals
Carlos Puisseaux Guiro
Daniel Ramos Trumpet
José Antonio "Maceo" Rodríguez Vocals
Julienne Oviedo Sánchez Timbales
Barbarito Torres Laoud
Alberto Valdés Choir/Chorus, Maracas
Félix Valoy Vocals
Javier Zalba Flute, Sax (Baritone)
with guest artist
Ry Cooder Slide Guitar
Recorded at Egrem Studios, Havana, March 1996.
Mixed at Livingston Studios, London, 1997.
Mastered by Dave Bernez at The Townhouse and by Duncan Cowell at Sound Mastering.