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2011 GRAMMY NOMINEE: BEST TROPICAL LATIN ALBUM
Viva la Tradicón, the newest album from the Grammy winning 13-piece collective Spanish Harlem Orchestra is a 12-track collection that takes up where its three predecessors left off - stirring the pot of mid-20th century influences and keeping the salsa simmering for current and future generations. Now in its tenth year, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the most formidable and authentic Latin jazz combos of today. Yet for all of its appeal with contemporary audiences, the group's success is actually rooted in the past. A lively and energetic affair, Viva la Tradición draws on inspiration from the music's history and enduring traditions. The collection is comprised largely of original compositions and arrangements of classic salsa tunes by bandleader/founder Oscar Hernandez. Hernández is one of the most respected musicians in Latin & Latin Jazz music.His track record & discography are extensive. On the new CD he enlists the support of veteran composer and arranger Gil Lopez on three of Lopez's compositions ("Son De Corazon," "Nuestra Cancion," and "Regalo De Dios".
Viva la Tradicón opens with the exciting "La Salsa Dura," a song bursting with punching horn lines and spirited vocals that "really captures what we're about," says Hernandez. Amid the series of salsa tracks, one of Gil Lopez's arrangements, "Nuestra Cancion," acts as an unlikely addition to the high-powered energy of the set. The collective included this ballad as a point to their listeners, in order to communicate, "you need to listen to this, because this how it was done back in those days. It was just beautiful music."
The orchestra finishes with two songs: Hernandez's "Rumba Urbana," a percussive and complex tune that shimmers with tight trumpet lines and syncopated rhythms around improvised solos, and "El Negro Tiene Tumbao," a tune that draws on the bold and artistic delivery by featured guest vocalist Isaac Delgado. Front to back, Viva la Tradición is very much a nod to the countless artists - well known and obscure - who helped usher salsa music into the cultural mainstream several decades ago. "Preserving that legacy and introducing it to new audiences in a new century," says Hernandez, "is more important than being the musical flavor of the month."
Viva la Tradicón, the newest album from the Grammy winning 13-piece collective Spanish Harlem Orchestra is a 12-track collection that takes up where its three predecessors left off - stirring the pot of mid-20th century influences and keeping the salsa simmering for current and future generations. Now in its tenth year, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the most formidable and authentic Latin jazz combos of today. Yet for all of its appeal with contemporary audiences, the group's success is actually rooted in the past. A lively and energetic affair, Viva la Tradición draws on inspiration from the music's history and enduring traditions. The collection is comprised largely of original compositions and arrangements of classic salsa tunes by bandleader/founder Oscar Hernandez. Hernández is one of the most respected musicians in Latin & Latin Jazz music.His track record & discography are extensive. On the new CD he enlists the support of veteran composer and arranger Gil Lopez on three of Lopez's compositions ("Son De Corazon," "Nuestra Cancion," and "Regalo De Dios".
Viva la Tradicón opens with the exciting "La Salsa Dura," a song bursting with punching horn lines and spirited vocals that "really captures what we're about," says Hernandez. Amid the series of salsa tracks, one of Gil Lopez's arrangements, "Nuestra Cancion," acts as an unlikely addition to the high-powered energy of the set. The collective included this ballad as a point to their listeners, in order to communicate, "you need to listen to this, because this how it was done back in those days. It was just beautiful music."
The orchestra finishes with two songs: Hernandez's "Rumba Urbana," a percussive and complex tune that shimmers with tight trumpet lines and syncopated rhythms around improvised solos, and "El Negro Tiene Tumbao," a tune that draws on the bold and artistic delivery by featured guest vocalist Isaac Delgado. Front to back, Viva la Tradición is very much a nod to the countless artists - well known and obscure - who helped usher salsa music into the cultural mainstream several decades ago. "Preserving that legacy and introducing it to new audiences in a new century," says Hernandez, "is more important than being the musical flavor of the month."
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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not the greatest from The Spanish Harlem Orchestra. I expected alot more on this recording doesnt even have the real Salsa Dura, Salsa NY sound on it. Really surprised as this band is awesome and their previous albums were too but this one is just ok.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By NYCSteeler
Format:Audio CD
I don't know what happened to this band - they had some really great strong stuff and this release seems like they ran out of gas or ideas - leftovers from other recording sessions. The only really good track here is La Fiesta Empezo, and if you're into up-tempo Latin-jazz, then Rumba Urbana fits the bill. Other than that, there's really nothing else I can recommend. You're better off buying 1 or 2 songs rather than the whole album.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Big Alan
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Very Disappointed, They Sounds Like An Up and Coming Orchestra !!!! Very Flat And The Songs Are Pointless, This Wont Win A Grammy
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I'm satisfied with buying products from this store, recommend and hope to make future purchases of the same, because they are very acceptable and excellent what they sell.
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I have been listening to this group since they began recording and playing in different venues. They are a great band. Have a selected stars of the salsa scene. Highly recommend it. " Que Viva la Tradicion"!!
By PVP
Format:Audio CD
Ai entendu ce groupe hier soir au Festival des Nuits du Sud à Vence - France
Du pur, du vrai, du chaud ! ! !
D'excellents musiciens la jouent latinos à fond.
Quelle ambiance.
Du pur, du vrai, du chaud ! ! !
D'excellents musiciens la jouent latinos à fond.
Quelle ambiance.
By richard33909
Format:Audio CD
This may not be their best, but it's MUCH better than most of the stuff out there.
It just won a GRAMMY! Or you may say it's about time. The previous CD's should have earned one MUCH earlier. We need to maintain this tradition or we'll all be LOST!
GREAT STUFF! Que Viva la Salsa!
It just won a GRAMMY! Or you may say it's about time. The previous CD's should have earned one MUCH earlier. We need to maintain this tradition or we'll all be LOST!
GREAT STUFF! Que Viva la Salsa!
By Melvin Perez
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This outfit is solid through and through. They are the equivalent of the Fania Allstars, but with a tighter sound. This latest recording is simply the continuation of the the slamming arrangements and performances by a bunch of crack musicians. A must get CD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Dancing Old School Salsa
"Que Viva La Tradicion" is just that, a good traditional Salsa production that looks backwards to the good old times of the 70's, when NYC was the world's mecca of the musical... Read more
Published on November 13, 2010 by Latinmusic5
5.0 out of 5 stars
SALSA'S COMMING BACK STRONGER THAN EVER
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the hottest orchestras out there. If you are a Salsa afficcionado you will love this CD. Read more
Published on October 26, 2010 by DAVE
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