The Pedrito Martinez Group
The Pedrito Martinez Group
Motema Music | 2013 | Genre: Jazz, Latin, World Fusion | 70:33 min
An incredible discharge from the stand-out Afro-Cuban band drove by percussion wizard Pedrito Martinez. Created by Steve Gadd, the gatherings eponymous presentation Motéma discharge showcases their novel combination of timba and jazz, including living legends Wynton Marsalis and John Scofield. The gathering, generally lauded for their outstanding live exhibitions, has effectively played at major universal celebrations (Bonnaroo, Monterey Jazz, Montreux Jazz) and is on the road to success to real fame.
Awesome collection. The quality, unpredictability and sheer measure of sound that leaves these four individuals is truly stunning. Each is so great at what they do- -and afterward they take it significantly further. The visitor craftsmen add considerably more flavor to the soup. Also, Ariacne Trujillo's vocals alone are justified regardless of the cost of the circle.
Tracklist
1. Conciencia (06:04)
2. Lengua de Obbara (feat. Wynton Marsalis) (06:28)
3. Travelling Riverside Blues (feat. John Scofield) (05:51)
4. La Luna (feat. Steve Gadd) (05:52)
5. Memorias (07:50)
6. La Habana (06:16)
7. I'll Be There (feat. Gary Schreiner) (05:55)
8. Música (05:35)
9. Después de Todo (07:45)
10. Los Santos (feat. Steve Gadd & Marc Quiñones) (06:16)
11. Que Palo (06:41)
Review
The Pedrito Martinez Group is the real thing. They had the club JUMPING! It made me feel like a teenager!" --Quincy Jones, May 28, 2013
... his musicality is just staggering, --Derek Trucks quoted in Larry Rohter s feature in The NY Times Oct 8, 2013
"Writing a new chapter in Cuban music history" --NPR All Things Considered
... his musicality is just staggering, --Derek Trucks quoted in Larry Rohter s feature in The NY Times Oct 8, 2013
"Writing a new chapter in Cuban music history" --NPR All Things Considered