Guapapasea (Dig)

Gecko Turner | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 4, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Quango
• ASIN: B000C6NNVK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,931 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Subterranean Homesick Blues (Tristezas del Blues Nostalgio y ...)

2. ¿Sabes Quién Te Quiere?

3. Limón en La Cabeza

4. Te Estás Equivocando

5. How Come You Do Me Like You Do Me? (Big Band Romeo)

6. Rainbow Country

7. Monka Mongas

8. Did Ya Black Up Today?

9. Dime Que Te Quéa

10. Niña del Guadiana

11. Dizzie

12. 45,000$ (Guapa Pasea)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There's lots of flashy fun and eclectic elegance to be found on Guapapasea!, the first major stateside release from Gecko Turner. The Spanish performer and producer fronted a series of bands in his native country, and he brings that experience to this charming solo disc. Most likely to make noise are kitschy covers of tunes from Bob Dylan (a slinky Spanish version of "Subterranean Homesick Blues") and Bob Marley (a hip-swaying "Rainbow Country'), but Guapapasea! is much more than a tasteful novelty assortment. Turner incorporates bossa nova, jazz, funk grooves and electronic elements into his folk-centered fusion. The disc also features support from an impressive array of musicians, including Brazilian percussionist Ruben Dantas, saxophonist Javier Vercher and trumpet player Irapoam Freire. It's all tastefully done, but Turner saves the wow for the disc's final tracks. "Dizzie" is a luxurious homage to be-bop legend Dizzy Gillespie and features the rich vocals of Gene Garcia, lead singer of Inlavables. Album closer "45.000$ (Guapa Pasea)" is slyly joyous, its Afro-Cuban groove wrapped around a commentary on African immigrants who end up working as European prostitutes. --Joey Guerra

Product Description

Gecko Turner; Irapoam Freire (trumpet); Ruben Dantas, Rodney Dassiff. Lovemonk. 2005. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I had to..., June 16, 2006

By 

C. Santi "Santz" (Miami) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Guapapasea (Dig) (Audio CD)

I usually don't write reviews but it was shame to see that this CD only had 1 review. It freakin' rocks! It's a nice mix of brazilian music, afro-cuban music, guitar, jazz... I don't know what else but it's very mellow and funky. I can play this CD from the first song to the last one with no problem. I don't really understand most of what he says but i think it adds to the music because the language and voice itself is an instrument.

It sounds like what you would get if you injected Jack Johnson with brazilian culture and sprinkled it with afro-cuban rythyms, shake up a little more, add more funk, and voila! Gecko Turner. I think he is a very talented individual, the music is awesome and great to chill to. I guarantee it will put you in a good mood. I'll definately look out for more of his stuff in the future. Listening to it puts you some place far, far away. One of my favorites...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the funnest albums of the year, June 2, 2006

By 

Nicholas Gorini (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Guapapasea (Dig) (Audio CD)

I took a chance in purchasing this album - I'd only heard one track on NPR a few weeks ago. It had a great, understated head-bopping groove that stayed with me. I like world music when it isn't over-produced or over-synthesized, and the track I heard (Limon En La Cabeza) had just the right feel.

I just got done listening to the whole album, and I was really impressed - score! Every track has that same understated groove. It has a popular, hip sound, but doesn't go over the top or veer into Ricky Martin territory.

Gecko Turner has a great voice and delivery, and each song seamlessly incorporates 70's funk guitars, reggae beats, bebop horns, toe-tapping percussion and an overall attitude that gets your body movin'.

If you're looking for some fun music that won't rot your teeth but keeps your booty shakin', and keeps you engaged with its inventive sound, do yourself a favor and get this album!

5.0 out of 5 stars The coolest dude in Spain, December 27, 2007

By 

D. E. Collins (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Guapapasea (Dig) (Audio CD)

I first heard Gecko Turner on the Ritmo Latino podcast. I bought the album and could not stop listening. He combines the jazz, blues, various latin rhythms, and his own brand of coolness. He looks a bit like a young Donovan, and you can detect the influence of Donovan's psychedelic period in some songs. This is the best album I have heard in years. Buy it!