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Arturo Sandoval And The Latin Train

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I have seen Arturo a few times and always enjoy him immensely, but I would have to say this CD is a bit too smooth in production and mixing. The songs are quite good though and I like the singing. Maybe he'll listen to Buena Vista Social club and take a hint that it doesn't have to be mixed and smoothed out so much as it takes away from the spontaneity and interaction between the players. He is a tremendous piano player as well, like REAL good... go figure.

De todas las producciones de Sandoval esta es mi preferida.Todas las canciones han sido perfectamente interpretadas e inclusive prefiero las versiones que Sandoval interpreta en este disco que las propias canciones originales.La cancion MarteBelona es mi preferida entre todas las canciones,tiene mucho sentimiento cubano.Pienso que de aqui a unos anos este disco se convertira en un clasico,asi como lo es hoy KIND OF BLUE. Arturo tu eres el "Miles Davis" del jazz latino. Muchas gracias por esta excelente musica.Felicidades.

This was the 1st album I got introduced to him since hearing him play w/ the GRP All-Star Big Band, Maynard Ferguson, Dizzy Gillespie among others. Moments later I got introduced to him in general just to hear do his own thing on this CD which I may pick up ASAP. There's not much I gotta say about he sure is one of all-time labelmates in the trumpet genre, period. I luv the variation to the trumpet 'cuz that's my God. I'd wanted to meet him badly 'cuz he's does gotta a lotta skills, I mean a WHOLE lot. Make him put out more until the day he's retired. God bless your heart Arturo you're still the man.

And P.S.: He was a pioneer to his mentor and idol, the late Dizzy Gillespie (R.I.P.). If u see the movie "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story" w/ Andy Garcia as Arturo and Charles S. Dutton as Dizzy, you know is more like a semi-autobiographical scene to his life and times in the music area.

I purchased this CD for my 17 year old daughter who plays in the high school jazz band, and when I heard this CD, I immediately loaded it on my ipod. It is fabulous!!

It took me ovet 10 years to find out who played this music and I'm glad I never gave up. Arturo can play the trumpet and make you feel like you are right there with him.

I play guitar and latin percussion, but I enjoy other instruments, this guy is in my humble opinion the best trumpet player out there. I have a few favorites: Maynard Ferguson, Luis Gasca, Miles, Bill Chase, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Victor Paz my old schoolmate Tommy Villarini, and Jesus Alemañy. But Arturo is tops. I just wish he would do more Latin stuff which is what I like best. Jesus Alemañy is probably my favorite in terms of style but all around Arturo is the man. This a great cd with a great lineup.

If you want to hear an incredibly talented, high note squealing artist, buy this album. I love this CD, it will change your whole lattitude