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Lazaro Valdes - De tal palo... tal Valdes
2004

Cuban Music Series. Jazz fusion.

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Leader and pianist Lazaro Valdes Moises Rodriguez was born on February 6, 1965. He comes from a family of musicians, such as his father Lazaro Valdes, director of Son Jazz, nephew of Oscar Valdes (*), director of the modern jazz group Diakara, grandson of Oscar Valdes, an also famous Cuban percussionist, and nephew of Vicentico Valdes, a prominent Cuban soloist. He began his professional career at 16 and proceeded to tour extensively with Pachito Alonso as a keyboardist and percussionist. With this group he visited Chile, Venezuela, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and France.In February 1995 he decided to establish Bamboleo, with the aim of entering into various genres such as salsa, folkloric afro-cuban music, Latin jazz, boleros and ballads. That same year the group receives the nomination for 'Revelation Orchestra' in the annual program 'My Salsa' as well as great acceptance in the island's top music clubs and festivals. Bamboleo, which is the group that brought together all of Lazarito's musical wants and ideas, quickly rose in popularity both nationally and internationally, highlighted by their extensive touring schedule in the U.S.A., Japan, China, Panama, and throughout Europe. Their third record, "Ya no hace falta" has become one of the most popular Cuban music albums of the all time.
-- timba.com

(*) Much better known as lead singer and founder of Irakere.

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Editor's Pick:
Explosive powerhose and highly percussive Latin jazz led by young vituoso pianist Lazaro Valdes of the Cuban Valdes dynasty. This one, Latin jazz fans, is a monster roller coaster that should not be missed. On "Carcases a Bobby," one of the best tracks, bassist Osmany Diaz Gil and drummer Rodney Barreto have redefined their instruments.
Highly recommended. (BP 09/09/03)

What a cool record. Valdes, the pianist, leader and arranger for Bamboleo, has put out a Cuban fusion record, overlaid with smooth jazz that has moments of raw power. It's as if Valdes decided he liked the early electric music of Miles Davis and decided to order it a bit, and make it Cuban. And when he solos, he mashes the harmony, getting into bitter chromaticism, and the rhythms start flying, and what was smooth jazz all of a sudden gets serious. It's intense, and sometimes maudlin, but at it's best it's new (some tracks have two bassists), and you can't help wondering what Valdes would record if he had a decent career and didn't have to try and make money. This isn't for purists looking for an old Cuba; it's modern, influenced by the good and bad of American music. But the level of the musicianship is shocking (the musicians include Bamboleo's fantastic bassist and percussionist), and Valdes, who comes from a family of musicians that includes Alfredito, Marcelino and Vicentico, can be proud of what he's done.
Highly recommended. (Peter Watrous, 2003-09-23)
-- descarga.com

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Personnel --
Lazaro Valdes, piano & keyboards
Osmany Diaz Gil, bass
Rafael Paseiro, bass
Rodney Barreto, drums
Duniesky Barreto, congas
Ray Olivera, trumpet
Mairel Rojas, trumpet
Carlos Valdes, tenor sax
Abel Fernandez Arana, alto sax

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The album title "De tal palo... tal Valdes" is a reference to the Cuban saying "De tal palo, tal astilla", literally "like stick, like splinter", meaning "like father, like son", since Valdes comes from a family of musicians.

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Track List
01- Cumbanchero
02- De paso por Berlin
03- Carcases a Bobby
04- Balada para Yanet
05- De mi campo a tu country (Zapateo por derecho)
06- Piano para papa
07- Aluya
08- Mambo influenciado
09- De tal palo ... tal  Valdes

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