3rd Step [Single]

Arturo Stable | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 2004)
• Original Release Date: August 15, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single
• Label: Origen Records
• ASIN: B0002U2TWU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562,584 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Percussionist Arturo Stable has crafted a very fine Latin jazz record that has plenty of drum intelligence. Listen to his elegant handling of the all-conga "Congas Libres." This boy has game. Originally from Cuba, and now residing in the U.S., Mr. Stable composed most of the material on 3rd Step, including the sophisticated and funky "Danzón Del Abuelo," a wonderful nearly 8 minute track laced with Tim Mayer's flute work and Carlos Del Pino's playful bass lines. A very good debut. Highly recommended." - --Descarga.com, Bruce Polin, 28-Jul-04

Product Description

Talented Percussionist, Composer and Arranger Arturo Stable, put together a Latin Jazz Quartet whose original grooves raise the temperature using a Fresh and contemporary approach. His music celebrates the dynamisms of the Latin Jazz experience, a passionate synthesis of Cuban folklore and American Jazz. The recordings are extremely honest pieces of music and will grasp your interest, not only because of the great solos, but also because of the Compositions themselves, which are all written by Arturo.

This Album is a living example of how a group of extraordinary musicians can encompass different worlds trough an eclectic musical journey. Rhythms from Africa, Cuba and America transform Jazz into fire and passion.

This CD has definitely its own personality and it’s a symbol of the New Cuban force in Latin Jazz.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What an extraordinary album!, July 14, 2005

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Fernanda (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3rd Step (Audio CD)

This album is great from start to finish. Great ensemble and extraordinary compositions. Listen to Arturo's amazing chops on congas. Outstanding talent from this Cuban percussionist.

This one is a must have for Latin jazz lovers.

My favorite one; "Danzon del Abuelo"

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one AMAZING Freshman Album!!!, July 31, 2005

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Laz Pujol "My Halo is a bit crooked" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3rd Step (Audio CD)

I saw this guy in concert in New York two weeks ago, and he is amazing!!! I have no idea where this guy came from, but New York needs more Jazz musicians like this. Not only is he a gifted percussionist, but he successfully balances and intertwines the harmonic and rhythmic relationships in his music. So many Latin Jazz artists are execsivelly rhythmically driven, but Stable doesn't mind taking a step back to let the harmonies take the lead. He uses what I later found out to be a FLamenco "Cajon" which is a simple wooden box where rhyuthms are tapped out of with the hand. That was a nice touch to jazz.

I overheard an audience member at the concert say that he just mixed a track on one of Stable's upcoming second album featuring saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera. I don't know when it is coming out, but I can;t wait. By the way, he is not just a great percussionist and a terrific Latin Jazz artist, but he is also a GREAT composer, and this album shows not only that but his skills as a gifted Producer as well. Buy this record, if you don't like it, I will buy it from you!!!