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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An incredibly sexy and romantic blend of music!
Don't listen to the review by the "fan of Irakere from the very beginning" - This album is a treasure; it is perhaps the greatest arrangement and performance of these classic boleros ever put together. These songs are given fresh, soulful and very moving presentations. The agony and the ecstacy of romance, the pain of unrequited love, comes through in every note and...
Published on January 8, 2003 by J. B. Rodriguez
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great band without good singers
I have followed Irakere since its very beginning, and I have always been impressed by the great quality of their musicians. Regardless of how good their recordings may have been, there is no comparison with listening to them live. However, my opinion is that their weakness has only been the lack of good vocalists. In this record, this is quite identifiable. While the...
Published on January 22, 2001
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An incredibly sexy and romantic blend of music!, January 8, 2003
This review is from: Unforgettable Boleros (Audio CD)
Don't listen to the review by the "fan of Irakere from the very beginning" - This album is a treasure; it is perhaps the greatest arrangement and performance of these classic boleros ever put together. These songs are given fresh, soulful and very moving presentations. The agony and the ecstacy of romance, the pain of unrequited love, comes through in every note and phrase. Chucho and the band perfectly accompany the vocalists, knowing both when to take the forefront, and when to hold back. This is an album to play on that special night when you are close to the one you love. Do not miss this album!! You will not be disappointed.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where have I been?, July 13, 2006
This review is from: Unforgettable Boleros (Audio CD)
I just recently "discovered" Chucho Valdes -- I was a professional jazz piano player for nine years (1955-1964) and am still playing, but, for some reason, I never heard or heard of Chucho. This guy is brilliant -- move over Art Tatum -- that level of playing. But, what I enjoy most is the rhythm. His rhythm section is right there ... first class; and some nice tenor work and excellent vocals. Great piece of work.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great band without good singers, January 22, 2001
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This review is from: Unforgettable Boleros (Audio CD)
I have followed Irakere since its very beginning, and I have always been impressed by the great quality of their musicians. Regardless of how good their recordings may have been, there is no comparison with listening to them live. However, my opinion is that their weakness has only been the lack of good vocalists. In this record, this is quite identifiable. While the female singer is OK, listening to the male singers is quite a challenge. Because of the nature of boleros, Irakere cannot show off here their great talent as musicians.
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