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Released: Jan 1, 2009

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NEW CD samples - Latin Expression
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Partido Alto
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La Comparsa
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Sempre Sim
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Tumbao Pa’ Mi Timbal
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Genre: Jazz / Latin / Reggae
Location San Francisco/Berkeley, California, US
Profile Views: 15429
Last Login: 4/21/2013
Member Since 1/13/2006
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRlcmVrc21pdGhtdXNpYy5jb20=
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
San Francisco Bay Area musician Derek Smith pays tribute in his second album to legendary musicians that have developed the infectious rhythms and sounds that have come to define Latin Jazz. Smith continues the genre's love for innovation in Latin Expression by uniting the melodic brightness of the steel drum with the soulful resonance of the vibraphone. Smith uses the unique instrumentation to capture the musical expression of Latin jazz masters, such as Ernest Ranglin, Mario Bauza, Ray Bryant, and Mongo Santamaria. In Latin Expression, Smith also pays a personal tribute to musical legends with the debut of his original song "Mi Cancion." The song's hypnotic sound elegantly marries Dave Brubeck-like melodies and rhythmic nuances influenced by songs like "Mas Que Nada" and other brazilian favorites. The album achieves additional heights through the contributions of some of the Bay Area's most talented musicians such as pianist Jason Moen, percussionist Colin Douglas, drummer Mike Shannon, pannist Mark Rosenthal, and bassist Aaron Germain
Members
Derek Smith, vibes, steel drum, and percussion Aaron Germain, upright and electric bass Mike Shannon, drumset Jason Moen, piano Colin Douglas, congas and drumset
Influences
Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Bob Marley, Lord Kitchner, Andy Narell, Fela Kuti, Bobby Hutcherson, Mario Bauza, Airto Moreira, Erngest Ranglin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Bryant, Jovino Santos Neto, Ray Holman.
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