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L.A. Carpool -
LA-LOCO
L.A.
Carpool's Fourth CD - LA-LOCO, an Eclectic Mix of Latin Rhythms. Our
friend Jack Gold sent us a copy of this CD and much to our surprise
our good friend Fay Roberts is doing some solo work on a few of the
cuts. Now to get down to the music, check this cut out, give us your
opinion, this number
is called "Black Moon"; just hit the "LAUNCH PLAYER" button
to launch the player (it's the first cut). For those of you who have
yet to check out this group listen to this song and let us know what you think.
Send your responses to
Jazz@enbreve.com
Willie’s Steak
House
The rumor mill had it that
Willie's Steak House had undergone yet another transformation, so we
sent a team to do the initial reconnaissance and determine the extent
of truth. Well here’s what we found….
Yes willies has been sold (old
news), and currently under new management and yes has the facilities
have been update; they underwent restorations and upgrades to keep up
with the times. The place according to the new owners is better than
before and is now frequented by more than just the Wednesday Latin
Jazz crowd as there are more activities (dancing Friday nights) and is
becoming a family eatery.
In observing the atmosphere we can
say it’s a nicer look, still has the old charm with an updated stage
area. Friends of Willies, the not for profit activity that is
renowned for its fund raising and contributions to the community,
still is present and as always the folks are great.
We are unable to write a review
about the quality of the ambiance as it was pretty desolate on the day
we visited, but we did make promise to come back and do another
review.
If you have visited or still
frequent Willies Steak House send us your comments as it would give us
some insights on your perceptions of the changes. Send your views and
comments to:
john@enbreve.com
Latinos Unidos of
Hudson Valley
2nd Annual Gala Honoring
Latin Americans for their
Positive Impact on American
Society
The music was hot and
the message was loud and clear... Latinos Unidos is here to stay! Once
in a great while we run into organizations that really make a
difference in the community, such is the case of Latinos Unidos of
Hudson Valley, Inc. a Non For Profit organization in the Hudson Valley
region of New York State. The Keynote speaker for the event was the
Hon. Dora Irizarry, U.S. Federal District Judge, Eastern District of
New York. This well attended event signified the level of support
bestowed upon this organization; although one has to wonder why in a
county (Orange County, NY) where there is a large Hispanic population,
many of the area's Hospitals and Newspapers were not in attendance. In
any event, you know it, when you get Latinos, great music, a fantastic
Mistress of Ceremonies and a wonderful keynote speaker that is a
recipe for a great time. For more on this story, click [here].
NEFF IRIZARRY &
NEPENTHE
 Puerto
Rican guitarist Neff Irizarry (b.1973), whose daring, fresh and
exploring take on Contemporary Jazz with a strong Latin tinge has been
hailed by such names as Steve Khan, Jimmy Haslip (The Yellowjackets)
and Paquito DRivera. Neff’s distinctive fusion of Coltrane-influence
hard bop and pianistic montunos can be heard on his debut CD Nepenthe
(produced by Haslip). The opening track Despedidas is even included in
the first-ever European Real Book, a collection of the best European
jazz compositions by Sher Music, fresh from the press in January 2006.
Hailing from the Boston jazz scene and Berklee College
of Music (his alma mater), Neff has collaborated and performed with
renowned artists in a wide range of styles, such as Eddie Henderson,
Randy Brecker, Azymuth, Giovanni Hidalgo, Marc Quiñones, Bobby Allende,
Jeff Lorber, Robin Jones, Snowboy, Evan Price (of Turtle Island
Quartet), Antonio Sanchez (of Pat Metheny Group), Leslie Lopez (New
Cool Collective and Bombacó), Singer/songwriter Douglas Pashley, Mr
Gone, Afroelements, Deniss Pashkevich and Riga Groove Electric and
Irish Singer/songwriter Stefan Hanvey to name a few.
To hear some of this artists tracks, click
here.
Grupo Latin Vibes Latest CD
We've had the CD
for a while now and we can say that there is something in it for
everyone, from Swinging guajiras, mambos, rhumbas,
bombas, to a really good bolerito. These
guys are consistent performers and its never been so evident as in
this, their 3rd CD titled
AMANECER.
So turn down the lights,
break out a nice bottle of wine, and groove to the sounds of Grupo
Latin Vibes. This CD is a must get!! Go to their website for
information on how to purchase it
www.grupolatinvibe.com
New Artists Release
Carlos Jimenez @ Enbreve Latin Jazz
 "El
Flautista" that is the title of
Carlos Jimenez's latest CD, and once again, this talented flutist, band
leader, composer arranger and producer delivers a quality CD. From
the first number to the the last, every track is a testament to the
quality of this collaborative work. New Arrival, a song
written by the late Hilton Ruiz and arranged by the ensemble as a homage
to Hilton. What can we say? Carlos you did it once again, great work!!!.
Accompanying Carlos on this CD are David Braham - Piano, Guillermo
Jimenez - Timbales, Greg August - Bass, Chembo Corniel - Congas,
Percussion. Featured Performers on this CD
include: Bobby Porcelli - Alto Sax, Flute and David Braham Trumpet.
Jessie Marquez @ Enbreve Latin Jazz!!
 "Sana
Locura" that is the title of
Jessie Marquez's CD, we thought we'd treat our readers to this
artist and her blend of Cuban rhythms. This singer/songwriter, performer
was kind enough to give us permission to introduce her to our audience.
There are several interviews that have been conducted and available on
the net; our intent is to highlight the artist and give you a sampling
of the vastness of our cultural influences. Check out her music, let us
know what you think. Send your comments/reviews and opinions to
john@enbreve.com. In order to listen to this sampling you will need
real player; the sampling is
here.
Troke @ Enbreve, A
Refreshing New Sound!
 Every
once in a while we run into unique artist that although not in our
genre, we feel they deserve some exposure; this is the case with this
young new artist. We encountered this artist while screening
some new music and found this tune to be worthy of mention.
Give this tune a listen its called "Falsa Mujer" (feat. Fatal
Trauma). We recently revisited this artists music and found
another tune worthy of sharing with you; its hot off the press and
titled "
Dulce Traicion" let us know what you think. For a bio click on ...[more]
What is new,
exciting, has that swing and hails from from Holland?
It's Panchito, a
new Latin Jazz band out of Rotterdam, Holland.
 We
at Enbreve are always searching for new talent and therefore maintain
an open call for new CD releases to review; the cats at Panchito
submitted their latest CD release "resurrection" and after listening
to various cuts, we chose to give it to our in-house pro and let him
have a go at it; as usual the review was short and sweet.
What he reported
back was that the work was really Fusion with a Latin swing, and
within the genre at the fringe. The music he said had swing, and
although he found the timing not as tight as he would have like to
have seen it; there's room to grow. The three cuts evaluated (3 =
Templo iSiS; 8 = resurreccion, and 10 = Hasta Siempre) were rated on a
tri-axis; Latin, Jazz Solos and Arrangements (10 in any category is
superb). Here are the overall ratings given:
| Latin |
Jazz Solos |
Arrangements |
| 7 |
8 |
9 |
We then put some
of the cuts on our player and requested that our listeners listen and
provide us with feedback; as we suspected for the
large part, the cuts we allowed users to preview, were right on the
money and the replies were solidly in favor of the performance.
The cuts previewed from Panchito's CD entitled "Resurreccion" were favored by
over 80% of our users; "I really enjoyed the music, right on the
money" emailed user Jose from Santa Barbara, CA. You too can
enjoy these cuts by selecting "Launch
Player" on the left column of this page.
On the Road @ Enbreve
Playa, Sol y Gasolina...... Can
you say Party!!!
We went on the
road with Enbreve to the Island of
Puerto Rico, Borinquen
in search of the scene and guess what? Thanks to our Puerto Rico
correspondent Edrick Caraballo, we found it. Raggeaton on the high
seas; right off the shores of Puerto Rico's Palomino Island, a small
fleet of motor yachts complete with our very own DJ (Mixing it
up on the boat) and you got it baby... Party!!! Thanks to Pochy, Leo and all the new
Enbreve friends for putting on this bash; a great Raggeaton party. Enbreve
travels abroad seeking both new talent and great events, if you are
having an event that promises to be a memorable one let us know; we
just may surprise you with a visit from our crew and coverage on the
next issue. To submit your event, send us an email to:
events@enbreve.com
Enbreve Latin Jazz @ Guanica, Puerto Rico!!
This time we turned our attention to
the Copamarina Resort in Guanica Puerto Rico, one of the Islands best
kept little secrets. And while getting in a little rest and relaxation, we
were much surprised at the quality of service provided at this facility,
it was an excellent location as our base camp. Soon other team members
started arriving and in typical Enbreve tradition, the partying began
and moved on to La Parguera where we met up with some old friends and
recanted the exploits of previous years journeys . In all fairness to to
our dedicated team we did manage to lay the foundation for what promises
to be the best trip yet. Every year we gather midsummer to spend one
week on an island off the coast of Puerto Rico for what we believe is
the utmost in camping and partying; it gets progressively better [more].
What is the difference between Salsa and Latin Jazz?
 We
asked Jazz Legend Steve Khan (Guitarist) if he would write an article on
the difference between Salsa and Latin Jazz, and much to our surprise...
voila zee article! If you've never heard the name before (WHERE
HAVE YOU BEEN??), for the Jazz neophyte (Steve is rated amongst the top
Jazz guitarists in the world), take a look at his
Bio. To Steve, we say
thanks! we really appreciate your taking time away from your busy day to
lend your insights on this. The unedited article can be found [here..].
 For
the past issues we have worked diligently to fulfill our mission,
that is to highlight the music, the places, and
the people that shape those moments that we as Hispanics (Latino’s if
you are into the cache thing) cherish and thrive upon. For your
continued support, we give thanks as it has yielded growth; our
e-magazine is viewed internationally with requests made for additional,
more diversified content (8000 Visitors a Month). We additionally want to thank the many Artists
and Friends of Enbreve that continue to support our efforts. We are
grateful and indebted to all of you for making our growth possible.
We are in need of writers, if you are an aspiring writer, we'd like to
take to you; drop us a line. Remember that Enbreve Magazine is a Not For
Profit endeavor, as such we welcome any contributions and sponsorships
from socially minded organizations that have a symbiotic mission. [more..].
 JazzFacts!! The Who, What, Where and When of Latin Jazz.
Events that helped shape the music you know today, and some of the players that
made it possible [more..]
PHOTO GALLERY:
PUERTO RICO |
WILLIE'S |
TITO
PUENTE'S
 Neff
Irizarry & Nepenthe, a brief biography, reviews, and sound bytes. This
Latin Jazz CD recorded at Millbrook
Studios in Helsinki Finland, definitely is a must listen.. Check it out.
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