Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

1 hour 14 mins

Ensemble

Juan Amalbert's Latin Jazz Quintet

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Latin Jazz

Label

Prestige

Page Count

15

Performer

Juan Amalbert, 1934-, Willie Coleman, Jose Ricci, Bill Ellington, fl. 1960, Phil Newsom, fl. 1965, Bobby Capers, Artie Jenkins, 1936-2009

Date Recorded

1961-05-23

Release Date

1993

Review

The Latin Jazz Quintet was among the more interesting, if short-lived, groups on the early '60s scene. The band made intriguing, exciting dates with both Eric Dolphy and Pharoah Sanders when each was in his sax infancy. The 15 selections on this CD reissue combine selections from two Latin Jazz Quintet dates done between recording dates with Dolphy. It favorably shows the band's range: covers of soul/jazz works like Gene Ammons' "Red Top," and such jazz standards as "Round Midnight" and "Milestones," surging Afro-Latin pieces like "Mambo Bobbie," and light pop material, such as "Blue Moon." Conga player Juan Amalbert was the band leader, with alto saxophonist Bobby Capers his most notable second solo voice. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Latin Jazz, Jazz Latino

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Jazz Latino