Felix Guerrero - Serenata CubanaThe 1940's was a fertile period for Cuban music. Inspired by recent advances in American jazz, several influential conjuntos appeared, such as Conjunto Casino, Sonora Matancera, Conjunto Matamoros and Conjunto Azul led by Chano Pozo, dominating the airwaves and Havana's vibrant club scene with a densely rhythmic and more sophisticated melodic approach. With all these bands needing arrangements, a great Cuban school of arrangers emerged and Felix

As heavy an album as the Pittsburgh six-piece has ever produced

cellist Edgar Moreau

The music featured on this release is a real discovery

The individual moves into the center and asks questions about his identity and origin

But as all bassoonists would agree

Live in Concert at Dingwalls in London

but revisiting his Latin roots inspired him to record songs in his native tongue

melody and compositional breadth is what helps them get their point across

SPM's third solo album

Louis Andriessen

this recording is also a celebration of Anima Eterna Brugge's maestro

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