Siboney [Import]

Slim Gaillard, Slim & Slam | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 24, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Indigo UK
• ASIN: B000002XUB
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,335 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cocinero

2. Siboney

3. Voodoo

4. Midnight Congas

5. Havana

6. La Comparsa

7. Lecumi

8. 10,000 Congas

9. Memories Of Maria

10. Carnival

11. Nanjigo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unique genius sometimes seems odd, December 10, 2008

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D. Moore (NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siboney (Audio CD)

I'm not from Cuba, so maybe I missed something. This CD by Mr G seems very inconsistent. Some of the tunes groove along, but others just sound awkward and don't go anywhere. Three of the eleven numbers are entirely instrumental. I appreciate lots of "out there" kinds of music, from Sun Ra and Archie Shepp and selected works of Herbie Hancock, but some of Mr G's rants/scat/vout/jazz vocals just fall short of greatness for me. Fortuneately, he has left most of the "vouting" behind.
I did enjoy listening to him reminisce about people and times of old, but I don't think I would have purchased this item just for that.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Siboney" Is A Slim Gaillard Masterpiece!, March 11, 2003

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A. Dyer (New Orleans) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siboney (Audio CD)

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"Siboney" is a truly wonderful album by Slim Gaillard. This is musical genius that is unique and just can't be compared. I had a great time getting to know this album. It grows on you quickly!

** Havana! - Lecumi - Midnight Congas - La Comparsa - Nanjingo - Cocinero. **

There are some genuine classics here.

This album belongs in every music lover's catalog. It has a Cuban flair but also has a sweeping dramatic movie soundtrack feel to it at times. Fantastic instrumentals and great vocals by Mr. Gaillard.

"I want to go to Havana!" And you will too! - Alan Dyer