With the completion of this fabulous Afro-Cuban / jazz project, Mongo Santamaria once again takes his place among the Mambo Kings. Consistent with tradition, Mongo has surrounded himself with a tight working band of some of the most talented young musicians on the scene today, highlighted by noted veteran flutists, Hubert Laws and Dave Valentine. Using material and instrumentation in a typical Latin context. Mongo and friends combine these beautifully arranged comparsas, gua guanco, son montuno and 6 / 8 rhythms adding tasteful jazz elements and brilliant solo work that turns typical to spectacular.
Selections: Dark Before The Dawn, Caribbean Sunrise, Mambo Mongo, Los Ninos Del Mundo, Cali, Are They Only Dreams, Cuco Y Olga, Azteca, La Mogolla.
Selections: Dark Before The Dawn, Caribbean Sunrise, Mambo Mongo, Los Ninos Del Mundo, Cali, Are They Only Dreams, Cuco Y Olga, Azteca, La Mogolla.
