Son Mundano

Nelson Gonzalez | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 10, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00005AV7Y
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,157 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Son Mundano

2. No Tienes porque llorar

3. Alma mia

4. Yo quisiera parar de fumar

5. Alma con alma

6. Hablemos cara a cara

7. Vengan pollos

8. Dale amor

9. Elisa

10. Somos del mismo barro

11. Los feos

12. Serenata en tambores

Editorial Reviews

the Andy Garcia video "Cachao: como su ritmo no hay dos," 1993

"Nelson Gonzalez is truly the world ambassador for the cuban Tres guitar." Israel Lopez "Cachao"

Product Description

Son Mundano means world music. From the cover: "We are all of the same clay, same earth, and one heart." This is a collection of world music exploring the expressive capabilities of Nelson Gonzalez and his Cuban Tres guitar, featuring the soulful singing of Danny Rivera. The songs range from light hearted to heavily rhythmical to deeply intimate. Best described as Latin Jazz, this album vibrates from Nelson’s own heart, while paying respect to the musical-spiritual friendship of Cuba and Puerto Rico.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, March 16, 2001

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Kim Banks (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Son Mundano (Audio CD)

I love this CD, because it has everything: Fast, slow, vocal, instrumental, and it all sounds great. I found Nelson's website through a search, and was impressed with everything he's done, and it sent me to Amazon.com, so I got the CD. I listen to it every day. I hope he puts another one out, soon. He's such an amazing musician. I like how he features the sound of the Tres, and includes it in so many different styles. He's great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great CD!, March 14, 2001

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Suzanne Greene "jazzjunkysue" (Hartsdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Son Mundano (Audio CD)

I've been a big fan of Nelson's since I noticed him on Marc Anthony's HBO special. He a fabulous Tres player! But, I never knew he had his own Cd out. So, I got it and I love it. He's got his own style, and you can really hear his personality come through these songs. It always puts me in a good mood. Danny Rivera's "Alma Mia" is really great, but my favorite song is "Alma con Alma"(soul to soul) with just the Tres and no singer at all. This album is really great. It's got the true cuban rhythms, but with a jazzier sound. Really warm and sunny.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 30, 2010

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J. Axtell "music hobby" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Son Mundano (Audio CD)

Some classic New York latin jazz sounds here. Standouts include "Somos del mismo barro" and "Serenata en tambores," the latter being Shubert's serenade. "No Tienes porque llorar" appears but a better version can be found on Cachao's "Ahora Si" CD (done in changui style there).