Juan Pablo Torres

One of the most unusual albums ever cut by the legendary Latin jazz trombonist Juan Pablo Torres – and one of the grooviest, too – a special set that was recorded in Milan in the mid 80s, with backings by a sweet group who do a great job of blending Latin rhythms, clubby grooves, and just the right touch of jazz!

Juan's on trombone in the lead – working with the Algo Nuevo group, which features the mighty Gonzalez Rubalcaba on piano, Fender Rhodes, and other keyboards – plus trumpet work from Adalberto Lore, who balances out Torres' sound in a really great way! There's both a mix of electric and acoustic percussion on the set, and the groove is more 80s club than 70s disco – and also comes across with the style of some of the more unusual hybrids that you'd be likely to find on the Areito label during Juan's generation in Cuba.

PERSONNEL:

• Angelo Arienti - (guitars, synthesizer)
• Antonio Perez (Tony) - (bass)
• Rolando Valdez - (congas)
• Filiberto Sanchez - (drums, synthesizer)
• Jesus Gonzalez (Rubalcaba) - (piano, synthesizer)
• Adalberto Lore - (trumpet)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Cubadisco
• A2. Alone
• A3. Hay Hay
• A4. Bermuda Triangle

• SIDE B
• B1. Love Never Dies
• B2. Que Melcocha
• B3. Oblivion
• B4. Ay Caramba Que Son
• B5. Rialto