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5.0 out of 5 stars Rumba with Marlon Simon, August 29, 2000

Thomas Pena (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rumba a la Patato (Audio CD)

RUMBA A LA PATATO is an exceptional first effort by Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits. Marlon Simon is following in the footsteps of great (Latin) Jazz bands like Jerry Gonzalez's Fort Apache Band and Ray Barretto's New World Spirit. The project is dedicated to the legendary Patato Valdes.

"Marlon Simon feels that the flow of creativity stems from the suffering pain, and violence we are inundated with on a daily basis. It is up to the artists to consolidate all of these negative happenings and convert them into positive ones." So states Peter La Barabara in the liner notes. Marlon Simon's music definitely has a spiritual feeling that is undeniable.

Marlon and crew serve up a variety of rhythms: Rumba, Songo, Mozambique, Calypso and even a little Merengue!

My favorite tracks thus far are RUMBA A LA PATATO, SONGO PA MONK and HUMBLE AND INNOCENT. The compositions are complex, rhythmic and full of masterful improvisations by the band members. Marlon Simon maintains a low profile on percussion but makes his presence felt throughout.

This is an impressive first effort. I look forward to hearing more from MARLON SIMON AND THE NAGUAL SPIRITS in the near future.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Killer, June 23, 2000

"wphipps" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rumba a la Patato (Audio CD)

Killer latin jazz...spiritual music...never meant to be bought or sold, just experienced. wphipps@eticomm.net

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