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The world's top Latin jazz ensemble comes roaring back with this exciting new release, which finds them going back to their roots with excellent new treatments of jazz and Latin jazz classics, such as Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island," Freddie Hubbard's "Crisis" and a medley of classics from Willie Bobo. Also features a pair of brand new originals written especially for this album.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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It was just luck I tuned into our local jazz station while they were playing the knockout tune and finding out it was Poncho's rendition of Herby Hancock's Cantaloupe Island. Lucky in the surprise in learning that conguero Poncho Sanchez just had a new release.
Hearing the rest of Psychedelic Blues, I've got to say it IS already one of my best. Amongst Poncho's many excellent albums, this one ranks up there with Latin Soul as a favorite.
You won't get as much of the vocals we're grown to love on his recent albums. Gotta love his guest vocalists doing R & B flavored tracks lately.
But in this album we do get treated to Poncho's own spunky and energetic vocals on Willie Bobo Medley and Con Sabor Latino. The rest is just Latin Jazz at its very very best. With arrangements by trombonist Fransisco Torres and pianist David Torres, every tune is a thing of beauty. There's great trumpet by Ron Blake and saxophonist Javier Vergara throughout, particularly on Grand Central. Piano is not so prominent but really nice in Silver's Serenade. I sure like the trombone soloing in Delifonse. Guest musician Arturo Sandoval treats us with his amazing trumpet in Freddy Hubbard's Crisis. All throughout you get that unforgettable interplay of percussion with Joey De Léon on bongos, George Ortiz on timbales and of course bandleader Poncho on congas.
Most notable to me however is the jazz guitar work of guest musician Andrew Synowiec and his bluesy-jazzy riffs in Cantaloupe Island and the "Fried Neckbones" segment of Willie Bobo Medley. You know, one doesn't hear jazz guitar often in Latin Jazz genre. But with these refreshing arrangements his sound fits quite well and perhaps we ought to hear it more often.
Bravo to Poncho for another great album!!
Hearing the rest of Psychedelic Blues, I've got to say it IS already one of my best. Amongst Poncho's many excellent albums, this one ranks up there with Latin Soul as a favorite.
You won't get as much of the vocals we're grown to love on his recent albums. Gotta love his guest vocalists doing R & B flavored tracks lately.
But in this album we do get treated to Poncho's own spunky and energetic vocals on Willie Bobo Medley and Con Sabor Latino. The rest is just Latin Jazz at its very very best. With arrangements by trombonist Fransisco Torres and pianist David Torres, every tune is a thing of beauty. There's great trumpet by Ron Blake and saxophonist Javier Vergara throughout, particularly on Grand Central. Piano is not so prominent but really nice in Silver's Serenade. I sure like the trombone soloing in Delifonse. Guest musician Arturo Sandoval treats us with his amazing trumpet in Freddy Hubbard's Crisis. All throughout you get that unforgettable interplay of percussion with Joey De Léon on bongos, George Ortiz on timbales and of course bandleader Poncho on congas.
Most notable to me however is the jazz guitar work of guest musician Andrew Synowiec and his bluesy-jazzy riffs in Cantaloupe Island and the "Fried Neckbones" segment of Willie Bobo Medley. You know, one doesn't hear jazz guitar often in Latin Jazz genre. But with these refreshing arrangements his sound fits quite well and perhaps we ought to hear it more often.
Bravo to Poncho for another great album!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The album title immediately grabbed me, being such an explorer during that era, but I am also a fan of Latin music and have other recordings by Sanchez. I am pleased to now have this outstanding, Grammy-nominated recording in my collection. The infectious rhythms, the strong arrangements, the sonorous brass, and the selections of tunes, including some great jazz classics, make this a major opus. Sonny Henry's psychedelia here really isn't but the entire album is mind-blowing. A delightful sound that shakes my body, a feast of drums, this album should appeal to every Latin jazz fan and dancer. Dig it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Melvin Perez
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Poncho has consistently carried the banner of Cal Tjader, evolving into a nice compact sound, despite the change of personnel. His pianist/arranger, David Torres,is his secret weapon; much as was Charlie Otwell in his early years. Of course, we all know that Clare"Clavo"Fischer was instrumental in keeping Poncho on the Tjader track from the outset. This is fresh and terrific latin-jazz.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
warped
love poncho but three of these albums came warped and one wouldn't fit on the spindle so i had to use a knife to enlarge the hole. Read more
Published 2 months ago by rick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great music CD
Poncho Sanchez has been in the music business for some time now and has produced a great album Jazz tracks on this project with his signature Conga drums...
Published 4 months ago by John Montes de Oca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music to fly
Ponche Sanchez is a really great musician, and this album is one of the best. The rythms and musicians sounds great for a romantic or friends moments. Read more
Published on May 2, 2011 by josema
5.0 out of 5 stars
latin musicana
for latin jazz music lovers this is a ear full treat. A good system will
reveal the the better recording qualities enjoyment at higher levels.
reveal the the better recording qualities enjoyment at higher levels.
Published on January 8, 2011 by Job T. Ittoop
5.0 out of 5 stars
Psychedelic Blues Drove Me to Salsa Lessons
I was listening to KJAZZ in Los Angeles and heard Cal Tjader's Soul Sauce. I logged onto Amazon and started listening to different versions. Read more
Published on November 12, 2010 by Movie Collector
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pancho You Are The Best
Pancho Sanchez is still one of the best conga drummers that lives! First heard him play with Cal Tjader.
Published on December 25, 2009 by I. Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poncho does it again
This is a beautiful journey through some vintage classic Latin Jazz remakes by Poncho and his jazz ensemble, another outa sight cd, this group never disapoints, his omage to the... Read more
Published on November 25, 2009 by Johnny Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars
LatinJazzSoul
Excellent CD by Poncho. If you are having a stressful day put this on for instant relaxation.
Not a flashy Conga player but he produces great tone from his drums. Read more
Not a flashy Conga player but he produces great tone from his drums. Read more
Published on November 20, 2009 by Jose M. Arroyo
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