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- Date Released: May 15, 2007
- Genre: International
- Style: Latin, Salsa
- Label: Six Degrees Travel Series / IODA
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Spanish Harlem Orchestra's third release isn't appreciably different from their first two, but that's not a criticism: as before, the 13-piece collective delivers a nonstop volley of pure neo-retro salsa dura that couldn't possibly be improved upon. Led by pianist Oscar Hernández, SHO takes its cues from the heyday of Tito Puente, Machito, and the other revered Latino bandleaders of the mid- to late 20th century. The coordinated horn blasts snap in and out with regularity, the percussion is ceaselessly dizzying, the nuanced solos impressive, and the vocalists all engaging. Most of the tunes here are originals, and the arrangements, by Hernández, vocalists Willie Tórres, Ray de la Paz, and others, are polished to perfection. Paul Simon is the big-name guest star this time out, taking a lead vocal on the album closer, his own "Late in the Evening," repaying a favor to Hernández, who worked with Simon on the latter's ill-fated Broadway musical The Capeman. It's actually the weakest track on an album that otherwise has none, if only because it feels out of context. But not to worry: this is Latin dance music the likes of which is rarely heard anymore, and that in itself is worthy of celebration. This CD was nominated for a Grammy award in 2007 for Best Tropical Latin Album.
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| 01. |  |
SHO Intro
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3:54 |
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| 02. | |
Llego La Orquesta
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6:06 |
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| 03. | |
En El Tiempo Del Palladium
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5:44 |
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| 04. | |
Se Formó la Rumba
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5:34 |
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| 05. | |
Sacala Bailar
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6:15 |
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| 06. | |
Ahora Si
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5:30 |
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| 07. | |
Que Bonito
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5:25 |
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| 08. | |
Salsa Pa'l Bailador
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4:40 |
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| 09. | |
Mujer Divina
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5:34 |
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| 10. | |
Soy Candela
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5:21 |
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| 11. | |
Plena Con Sabor
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4:41 |
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| 12. | |
Danzon For My Father
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6:11 |
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| 13. | |
Late In The Evening
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4:12 |
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13 Total Tracks, 69:07 Total Length
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Credits
- Rubén Blades - Author // Rubén Blades - Author // Paul Simon - Vocals // Paul Simon - Author // Sonny Bravo - Arranger // Jose Febles - Arranger // Angel Fernandez - Arranger // Mitch Frohman - Flute // Mitch Frohman - Sax (Baritone) // Oscar Hernandez - Piano // Oscar Hernandez - Arranger // Oscar Hernandez - Leader // Oscar Hernandez - Producer // Oscar Hernandez - Mixing // Oscar Hernandez - Musical Direction // Dave Kowalski - Engineer // Dave Kowalski - Mixing // Gilbert Lopez - Arranger // Dan Reagan - Trombone // Willie Torres - Maracas // Willie Torres - Vocals // Willie Torres - Guiro // Jimmy Bosch - Trombone // George Delgado - Conga // Hector Colon - Trumpet // John Walsh - Trumpet // Luisito Quintero - Timbales // Pete Nater - Trumpet // Kenny Baldwin - Dancer // Marcos Bermudez - Vocals // Bob Duskis - Executive Producer // Jerry Lacay - Photography // Joe Amato - Executive Producer // Pat Berry - Executive Producer // Mikki Allen Willis - Photography // Gene Amato - Executive Producer
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