Francisco Aguabella - H2O (1999) {Cubop CBCD024}

Francisco Aguabella - H2O (1999) {Cubop CBCD024}

One of the greatest new albums from this legendary conga player! Although Francisco Aquabella is probably best known to Dusty Groove customers for his 70's funk classic "Hitting Hard", or his work with the group Malo – in recent years, he's emerged as quite an important player on the Latin jazz scene, and is starting to return to the recording scene in a strong way. This album slightly predates Aguabella's current efforts for Cubop, but it's a similar session, with an excellent Latin jazz groove, and a moody mellow feel that shows Aquabella's heritage as a west coast Latin player. Charles Owens is in the band on reeds, and most of the tracks are instrumentals, with only occasional vocal choruses. The Latin Jazz component of the album is very very strong – and this is a totally satisfying session throughout!

Musicians
Bata, Congas, Leader, Percussion, Vocals Francisco Aguabella
Piano Joe Rotondi, Jr.
Bass Jonathan Pintoff
Trumpet Luis Gonzalez
Saxophone Charles Owens
Trombone Dan Weinstein
Timbales, Vocals Nengue Hernandez
Bongos David Romero
Drums Ed Smith
Arrangements Julio Raul
Arrangements Eduardo Borra
Arrangements Eduardo Reyes
Vocals Orlando Lopez (Mazacote)

Track LIsting
01 Short Story 03:30
02 Quien Eres Tu 05:12
03 Wood Place 04:24
04 Nena 04:57
05 Cavalie 03:18
06 Son To Any Kid 04:55
07 Intensity 04:02
08 Vencido 04:31
09 Caito 04:46
10 Danzonete 04:56