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Thru My Eyes

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I first saw Michel Camilo performing in 2000 in Jerusalem. I was not really sure what to expect since I did not know anything about this musician before the concert, besides that he is playing a "latino jazz", and I am not a big fan of latino music (I am a big fan of piano jazz though). Well, what I found out is that Camilo never plays strait latino, but incorporates the trend into solid gold jazz crafting. No question - latino flavor is there, but it makes his music even more exciting. I went looking for his CD the next day after the concert, and I picked the "Thru My Eyes". That CD officially made me Michel Camilo's fan. Since then I bought every single CD the pianist released and was never disappointed. Thru My Eyes does not include any original material on it (as suggested in the title) - but the selection is great, and Michel's convincing manner of playing really makes you feel like he actually wrote all the tunes. The sound quality is excellent, and bass-drums support is phenomenal. This CD is like a shot of espresso - dense and robust. Highly recommended.

Michel Camilo has got the afro-cuban thing down baby. This CD is one that you can play all the way though. The personnel is in the pocket all night long. If you dig latin grooves, you need to get this CD.

I highly recommend this album to those latin jazz lovers out there! Buy this one for sure! Michel includes some familiar favorites that don't just get your foot tapping... before you know it - you'll be dancing around the room!

this guy is a true latin jazzman!!! i just got this cd today and i love it. the mix is very good, the players are great and the songs are a good mix as well. buy this one, you will like it.

One of the greatests latinamerican jazz pianist playing classic tunes with his unique master touch. Highly recomended for latin jazz lovers.

This CD disappointed me because I expected much more out of Michel Camilo, especially after reading the inlay to the CD case. The overall sound of the trios that he plays in are remarkably sparse, and unlike some of his other work, lack those sparks of brilliance that lead me to buy other albums by him. I think you're better buying albums where he joins other artists, playing in a group. He shines out better there. Don't believe the inlay card.