Back From Havana, by Jack Costanzo

Back From Havana

by Jack Costanzo

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1.	Descarga.com 04:30	buy track
2.	La La La 04:52	buy track
3.	En La Noche 04:17	buy track
4.	Jive Samba 05:11	buy track
5.	Mantaquilla 05:04	buy track
6.	Milestones 05:32	buy track
7.	Quimbara 06:27	buy track
8.	Nana Sere 04:04	buy track
9.	Airegin 06:11	buy track
10.	Montiki 04:02	buy track
11.	Te Quiero Te Quiero 04:15	buy track
12.	Trompeta Y Bongo 04:41	buy track
13.	Jack's Back 03:20	buy track
14.	Work Song 04:01	buy track
15.	Going Home 01:29	buy track

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Jack Costanzo is one of the most important pioneers in popularizing Afro-Cuban jazz, playing bongos with Stan Kenton in 1947 on many influential recordings and being a member of the highly visible Nat King Cole Trio from 1949-53. Costanzo, who also doubles on conga, recorded some of his own sessions in the 1950s, guested on many dates, worked in the studios, and eventually settled in San Diego. For his first recording as a leader in many years, Costanzo shows that his playing is still very much in its prime and that his enthusiasm has never declined. Many of the 15 performances on this disc are quite exuberant, with wild horn riffing, crowded ensembles, and stirring rhythms. While the opening number is called "Descarga.com," most of the other selections also sound very much like a spirited descarga (jam session) with the momentum never slowing down. Among the key soloists are trumpeters Gilbert Castellanos and Bill Caballero, Steve Feierabend on tenor, baritonist Bob Campbell, pianist Lynn Wilard and trombonist Bob Johnston, along with Costanzo himself. There is not a slow moment to be heard throughout this exciting set, which also includes short vocals, a coro, and producer Bobby Matos' occasional contributions to the percussion section. Get this one. -All Music

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released February 6, 2001

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Ubiquity Records sub-label specialized in latin-jazz. The CuBop catalog includes releases by home-grown West Coast talents and living legends from the world of Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz music.

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